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Michigan State University's departments of Animal Science and Food Science and Human Nutrition are jointly seeking a tenure track faculty position with research and teaching emphasis in lipid metabolism.
Selected candidate is expected to establish and maintain an independent, extramurally funded, basic research program and contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching programs. The research program would focus on discovery of basic mechanisms controlling lipid metabolism, obesity, or differential synthesis of fatty acids and their roles in animal and human health. Specific research may include genetic, molecular, and/or cellular factors governing lipid biology. Opportunities exist for interdisciplinary research/collaboration with faculty across campus.
Rank and Salary: Assistant Professor; salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Qualifications: A Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience with a research focus in lipid biology. The candidate must have experience with state of the art molecular and cellular approaches and research using animal models. A commitment to excellence in teaching is required. Research with livestock species or relevant animal models, a strong publication record and evidence of collaboration are preferred. Potential for procuring extramural funding is required.
Applications: Application materials will be accepted until December 1, 2008; late submissions will be considered if a suitable candidate pool is not identified by the deadline. Please submit a cover letter, detailed statement of research and teaching vision including interests and plans for procurement of extramural funding, a detailed curriculum vitae, and arrange for 3 letters of reference to be sent to: Michael W. Orth, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair, c/o Kathy Tatro, Department of Animal Science, Michigan State University, 1290 Anthony Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824-1225, 517-355-8417. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications by e-mail to tatro@msu.edu.
MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and person with disabilities. Michigan State University is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.
Level: Assistant or Associate Professor
Responsibilities: 60% research, 20% teaching 20% extension/outreach
Appointment: AN (annual year); 75% KBS, 25 % ANS
Michigan State University's Kellogg Biological Station (KBS) and Department of Animal Science (ANS) are seeking a jointly appointed, assistant or associate professor in the area of pasture-based dairy production systems and the interactions with ecosystem and landscape processes. The position is based at KBS with tenure in the Department of Animal Science. KBS is establishing a new pasture-based dairy system with support from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and this position is affiliated with this system. The strengths of KBS and ANS in ecology; sustainable agriculture; dairy nutrition and management; and animal health, reproduction, and welfare, present an outstanding opportunity to lead the development of interdisciplinary research and educational programs on pasture-based dairy systems. KBS also hosts an NSF-LTER project on the ecology of row-cropping systems and the DOE funded Great Lakes BioEnergy Research Center, which provide additional possibilities for research collaborations.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. and a demonstrated record of excellence in research in one or more of the following areas: dairy science, animal health and welfare, nutrient and water management, forage utilization, behavioral ecology, biological diversity and ecosystem services from pasture production systems. A systems approach is desirable. Postdoctoral experience is preferred. The successful candidate is expected to establish a strong, extramurally funded research program with support for graduate students, to facilitate collaborative research at the new dairy facility on issues relating to the ecology of pasture-based dairy systems, to co-teach a course in their area of interest on the main campus, to contribute to educational and outreach programs at KBS and with the MSU Dairy Area of Expertise team, and to participate in graduate and undergraduate specializations in sustainable agriculture and food systems at MSU. Additional opportunities include overseeing a small grants research program for work at the KBS dairy facility.
Questions and applications should be sent to Pasture@kbs.msu.edu and addressed to the Chair, Grazing Ecologist Search Committee, W.K. Kellogg Biological Station, Michigan State University. Applications should include a curriculum vita, statements of research and teaching interests (including current and long-term goals), and names and contact information for three references, sent electronically as a single pdf. Signed letters of reference will be solicited from finalists. Review of applications will begin on 2 September 2008 and will continue until an appropriate candidate is found.
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer; women and minorities are particularly welcome to apply.
Position: Assistant Professor, 12-month, tenure-track position in the Department of Animal Science.
Responsibilities: The Department of Animal Science at Michigan State University (MSU) is seeking a dynamic individual who is expected to establish and maintain a strong beef integrated research and extension program. Programmatic emphasis may be in environmental management, nutrition, genetics, reproduction, health, behavior and welfare, product quality, integrated beef systems or complement other strengths in the Department. The individual will be expected to contribute to the MSU Beef Team, which utilizes multidisciplinary approaches for teaching, research, and extension. Success will depend on developing an extramurally funded research and extension program that provides leadership for Michigan's beef industry. The opportunity exists to contribute to leadership and direction of MSU's four beef research and teaching cattle units.
Salary: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Animal Science or related discipline. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated accomplishments in beef research and extension. Additionally, experience in grant writing, ability to collaborate, a record of peer reviewed publications and experience in beef cattle production are preferred.
Application: Applications will be accepted until September 1, 2008; late submissions will be considered if a suitable candidate pool is not identified by the deadline. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application outlining career goals, plans for extramural funding, curriculum vitae, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to: Dr. Dennis Banks, Search Committee Chair, c/o Kathy Tatro, Department of Animal Science, Michigan State University 1290 Anthony Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824-1225, 517-355-8417. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications by e-mail to tatro@msu.edu.
MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. Michigan State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
Position: Tenure track faculty position with research and extension responsibilities in dairy nutrition management.
Responsibilities: Selected candidate is expected to establish and maintain a strong integrated research and extension program in dairy nutrition management as related to environment, health, and welfare. The research program is to be applied, extramurally-funded, with both independent and collaborative efforts. Collaborations with the established core of dairy scientists and extension educators in the Department of Animal Science and MSU Extension Dairy Team are expected. Opportunities exist for interdisciplinary research/collaboration with faculty in the Departments of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Food and Resource Economics, and Food Science and Human Nutrition as well as other departments across campus.
Rank and Salary: Assistant Professor; salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Qualifications: A Ph.D. with emphasis in dairy science, nutrition, management or related fields with demonstrated excellence in research is required. Interest in contemporary and leading edge management approaches in dairy production, and commitment to excellence in extension education are essential. Success in this position will depend on conducting translational research and demonstrative projects that have direct application to the dairy industry. Excellent communication skills are necessary. Ability to work with people, interest in systems approaches to solving problems, and use of a variety of educational delivery methods are required. Postdoctoral research experience, evidence of collaboration, and grant writing experience are preferred.
Applications: Application materials will be accepted until August 1, 2008; late submissions will be considered if a suitable candidate pool is not identified by the deadline. Please submit a cover letter, detailed statement of research and extension vision including interests and plans for procurement of extramural funding, a detailed curriculum vitae, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to: David K. Beede, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair, c/o Kathy Tatro, Department of Animal Science, Michigan State University, 1290 Anthony Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824-1225, 517-355-8417. Applicants are encouraged strongly to submit applications by e-mail to tatro@msu.edu.
MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. Michigan State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
Position: Tenure track faculty position with research and teaching emphasis on molecular nutrition across species.
Responsibilities: Selected candidate is expected to establish and maintain an independent, extramurally funded, basic research program in molecular nutrition with emphasis across animal species and contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching programs. Research foci is expected to be investigation of key regulatory pathways that govern intake, digestion, absorption, and (or) partitioning of nutrients across animal species using state of the art molecular and cellular approaches. Collaboration with the established core of nutritionists in the Department of Animal Science is expected. Opportunities exist for interdisciplinary research/collaboration with faculty in the Departments of Food Science and Human Nutrition and Large Animal Clinical Sciences as well as other departments across campus. The selected candidate will develop and teach an advanced undergraduate course in the area of comparative animal biology and contribute to graduate teaching.
Rank and Salary: Assistant Professor; salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Qualifications: A Ph.D. with emphasis in nutrition and metabolism. Experience in state of the art molecular and cellular approaches, interest in comparative nutrition, and a commitment to excellence in teaching is required. Postdoctoral experience, research experience with multiple species, evidence of collaboration, and evidence of potential for procuring extramural funding are preferred.
Applications: Application materials will be accepted until August 15, 2008; late submissions will be considered if a suitable candidate pool is not identified by the deadline. Please submit a cover letter, detailed statement of research and teaching vision including interests and plans for procurement of extramural funding, a detailed curriculum vitae, and arrange for 3 letters of reference to be sent to: Michael S. Allen, Ph.D., Search Committee Chair, c/o Kathy Tatro, Department of Animal Science, Michigan State University, 1290 Anthony Hall, East Lansing, MI 48824-1225, 517-355-8417. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications by e-mail to tatro@msu.edu.
MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and person with disabilities. Michigan State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
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