Position Summary
The Waters laboratory seeks to hire a Research-Assistant Professor to study gene regulation and cell signaling in Vibrio cholerae. The preferred candidate will have at least 4 years of postdoctoral experience with expertise in bacterial genetics, cell signaling, mass spectrometry, TN-Seq, preferably in the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. The candidate should have an active publication record with multiple first-author papers in high quality microbiology journals. The position will contribute to research projects in the Waters laboratory centered on studying phage defense, gene regulation, or cell signaling.
The position will start in September of 2024, with a salary to be determined based on experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should have a Ph.D., D.V.M., or M.D., or equivalent advanced degree(s).
Required Application Materials
Please submit:
(1) CV
(2) Cover letter stating your interest in the position
(3) List of three references. The search committee will not contact references without first notifying the candidate.
(4) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) statement. Submit a description of your past experiences and contributions to inclusive excellence including a brief description of your ideas for future initiatives that you would like to implement to support MSUCOM’s commitment to inclusive excellence. (https://com.msu.edu/about-us/diversity-inclusion-safety/initiatives).
