Professor and Director for the Seed Science Center

Position Title: Professor and Director for the Seed Science Center Appointment Type: Faculty Job Description: Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa seeks a Professor and Director for the Seed Science Center. Nominations and applications are sought for a visionary leader with demonstrated capacity to lead the Center in its mission to improve the production, quality, marketing, utilization, and regulatory environment of seed through research, testing, education, outreach, and global programs. The Seed Science Center is a globally recognized hub of excellence in seed testing, research, education, systems, and international programs. It is a leader in developing science to inform policy to benefit the world seed trade. The Center is home to the Seed Lab, one of the largest public testing laboratories in the U.S. that has provided accurate and professional seed testing services to growers and the seed industry for more than 130 years. It receives an average of 31,000 seed samples of crops, flowers, vegetables, and tree species each year that are tested for health, purity, germination, and traits. The Center is designated as the Administrative Unit for the National Seed Health Service by USDA APHIS. Staff and faculty affiliated with the Center conduct cutting-edge research in seed pathology, physiology, and conditioning. The Center supports the online Seed Technology and Business graduate program, which is unique in combining seed science and technology with business management courses in a rigorous, integrated curriculum. In addition, the Center provides training for seed industry professionals, researchers, students and policymakers from across the globe through workshops offered online or onsite. The Center has a strong global presence and provides expertise on seed laws, regulations, and policies that facilitate the movement and trade of seeds. The Director will report to the Dean of the College of Agriculture Life Sciences, with an academic home in one of the departments in the college. The responsibilities of the position include overall management of the personnel, funding and fiscal resources, and operations of the Center. The Director will be expected to advance the Center’s programs in diagnostic technology and testing development, research and outreach endeavors by building interdisciplinary collaborations, teaching and training capacities. Engagement with a variety of stakeholders in the public and private sector, and with regulatory agencies will be required. The Director will be expected to provide visionary leadership and define strategic goals that will secure the continued success of the Center. Required Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in a field related to seed science or plant sciences Scholarly activities that qualify for the rank of Professor with tenure in one of the academic departments in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Demonstrated experience in the academics, science, business and/or technology associated with the Center Preferred Qualifications: To show demonstrated evidence for and leadership in: - research productivity as evidenced in publications, extramural grants and professional presentations - budget/fiscal management of an academic unit or substantial program; - personnel management, including recruitment, advancement and retention of staff; - advancing research enterprises and collaborations; - advancing outreach and service programs; - working with external stakeholders, including public and private sector organizations. Position details: Initial Director appointment is for five years with formal review during year four. This appointment serves at the pleasure of the Dean, in an at-will position. The position will be filled as a 9-month appointment with summer salary while serving as Director. This position has expected percentages of 80% administration and 20% in a combination of teaching, research, outreach and service. The positon has representational duties and requires occasional overnight and international travel. Proposed start date July 1, 2025 (negotiable). Additional Information: University information Iowa State University (iastate.edu), and Employment Opportunities | Iowa State University (iastate.edu) Region information About the State of Iowa | Iowa.gov Resources for Iowans, Make Your Move to Iowa | This Is Iowa and About Ames | City of Ames, IA Proposed Start Date: July 1, 2025 Number of Months Employed Per Year: 09 Month Work Period Time Type: Full time Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1. Cover letter/statement that describes experience and forward-looking outlook related to the indicated responsibilities and qualifications 2. Full Curriculum Vitae 3. Contact information for five professional references (at least one from outside the applicants’ current organization). References will not be contacted without permission from the applicant. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled with review of applications beginning on January 19, 2025. For questions about the position please contact the search committee chair Dr. Steven Harris ([email protected]; 515-294-2149). If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program Original Posting Date: October 25, 2024 Posting Close Date: Job Requisition Number: R15803 By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities. Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community. Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, 515 294-7612, email [email protected]. If you have questions about the application process please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email [email protected] or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942. General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.

Open Rank - Assistant, Associate or Full Professor

The University of Georgia (UGA) announces an opening for a tenure track faculty member at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level in the Complex Carbohydrate Research Center (CCRC; https://ccrc.uga.edu) in the areas of plant and/or microbial glycoscience. We seek outstanding, innovative scientists who are addressing fundamental biological problems and whose research complements or expands existing strengths of the Center. Among these strengths, the CCRC is home to internationally-renowned, federally-funded centers and resources, including the DOE Center for Plant and Microbial Complex Carbohydrates, an NSF-funded Materials Innovation Platform (GlycoMIP), the NSF-funded BioFoundry: Glycoscience Resources, Education, and Training (BioF:GREAT), and the NIH-funded R24 National Glycoscience Resource and T32 Training Grant in Glycoscience. The CCRC is also a major hub for the NSF-funded Network for Advanced NMR (NAN) and the DOE Center for Bioenergy Innovation (CBI).Successful candidates will be expected to build or maintain a vibrant, extramurally funded research program that integrates with and leverages the highly collaborative research environment at the CCRC and UGA and its state-of-the-art facilities and infrastructure for analytic biochemistry (including NMR and mass spectrometry), as well as computational, structural, and functional biology.Successful candidates will have access to a robust graduate student training program (partially supported by an NIH training grant), highly motivated undergraduate trainees, and the opportunity to participate in education at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. An attractive start-up package with highly competitive employment conditions will be offered.

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Faculty Positions in Microbiology at Penn State

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Penn State invites applications for multiple tenure-track assistant professor appointments in the broad area of microbiology, including bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, and virology. The successful applicants will join a highly collaborative environment with access to cutting edge research infrastructure including genomic, microscopy, metabolomic, animal, and biosafety level 3 facilities. They will further have the opportunity to be part of numerous centers of excellence within the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences (https://www.huck.psu.edu/institutes-and-centers). Applicants should have a Ph.D., a record of creative research accomplishments, a research plan clearly articulating future contributions to the field, a strong desire to achieve teaching excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive community in the practice and teaching of science. The positions feature outstanding research space and competitive start-up packages. Applications must be submitted electronically and should include: One-page cover letter that includes: overview of the goals/vision of your research program in the context of our department and institution a summary of experiences and qualifications that position you to achieve your goals curriculum vitae detailed statement of research accomplishments and future plans (maximum of 3 pages) statement of teaching philosophy and interests that includes experiences in teaching, pedagogy, and mentoring (1 page) diversity statement (1 page) that describes your past, present and future planned contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion that will advance our institutional diversity, equity and inclusion goals (http://equity.psu.edu/diversity-statement) We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. Three letters from professional references should be sent to [email protected]. Review of completed applications will begin October 1, 2024, and continue until the positions are filled. Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is a community with a strong commitment to fostering diversity, equality and inclusive excellence in all areas. To review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters and policies, please go to https://www.police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports, which will also explain how to request a paper copy of the Annual Security Report. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Affirmative Action Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines University Park, PA There’s a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world’s universities. Across 24 campuses, our 100,000 students and 40,000 faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroom – it’s the positive impact made on communities across the world. Our ideals stem from our origins as Pennsylvania’s sole land-grant institution, which allow us to continue to bring positive impact to humanity through our teaching, research, and engagement mission. And across the world is a community of Penn Staters – more than half a million strong – driven by that same spirit to serve our local and global communities. At Penn State, passion is met with collaboration in an environment that is rooted in shared pride for the accomplishments of our fellow students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Penn Staters cheer each other on to build a culture committed to service and engagement. Our University values represent our core ethical aspirations for all our daily activities and actions as students, faculty, staff, and volunteers at Penn State. Our values are as follows; Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Discovery, Excellence, and Community. We Are Penn State. One Community. Impacting Many.

Neuroscience

Research groups and graduate programsNeuroscience research at SISSA includes cognitive neuroscience, computational and theoretical neuroscience, systems neuroscience, molecular and cellular research as well as genomics and genetics. The Neuroscience department is organized around three graduate programs. Each research group/lab is affiliated to one or more graduate programs. PhD programs are distinct but have significant overlap in scope, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of our research.More information on the programs can be found on their respective webpages:Cognitive NeuroscienceNeurobiologyFunctional and Structural GenomicsThe department is currently looking to hire new faculty in any of the programs!  See our call for expressions of interest for more details.Shared facilitiesThe department hosts a number of shared facilities, These include cell culture rooms, viral vector facilities, confocal microscopes, molecular and biochemical facilities, a mechatronics workshop, and human cognition labs with EEG, TMS, and eye tracking systems. More details on our internal experimental facilities can be found at Lab Facilities (Instruments booking - Tech Support).  Access to MRI scanning is guaranteed through agreements with national and international scanning facilities. Computing resources are provided internally thanks to the Ulisse HPC platform and externally through agreements with CINECA.TeachingDetails on the teaching offer can be found on the individual programs' pages, linked above. To facilitate cross-program collaboration and to encourage students to explore a broad range of subjects, we also maintain a shared list of syllabi for all courses offered, and a joint course calendar, shown below. All students are encouraged to subscribe to the calendar by clicking the "+" button on the bottom right corner of the panel.Courses CalendarLegend:● Cognitive Neuroscience● Neurobiology● Functional and Structural Genomics● Technical staffPeople and contactsBelow are the names of those who hold the key institutional roles within the department. Detailed contact information for any of them can be found on the sissa phonebook.Area Coordinator: Davide ZoccolanDeputy Area Coordinator: Paul HeppenstallPhD Course CoordinatorsMathew Diamond (Cognitive Neuroscience)Paul Heppenstall (Neurobiology)Remo Sanges (Functional and Structural Genomics)Student RepresentativesFrancesca Iris Bellotti (Cognitive Neuroscience)Francesco Diversi (Neurobiology)Anna Burato (Functional and Structural Genomics)Technicians Representative: Federica FerreroScientific secretariat: see here

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Faculty Positions in Cryo-EM Structural Biology at Penn State

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday. If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants. JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Penn State invites applications for a tenure/tenure-track Associate or Full Professor-level appointment with expertise in the broad area of single particle cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) and/or cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET) to establish a vibrant and externally funded structural biology research program. The successful applicants will join the highly collaborative Center for Structural Biology and be a part of the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences. This appointment is located at University Park, Pennsylvania, USA. Competitive applicants will have a Ph.D., a record of creative research accomplishments, an innovative future research plan, an ability to achieve teaching excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and a commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive community in the practice and teaching of science. The position features outstanding research space and competitive start-up package, and will have priority access to the Huck Cryo-EM Facility at Penn State housing 300kV Titan Krios and 200kV Talos Arctica microscopes. Candidates for Associate Professor should possess a terminal degree or its equivalent in organized research or professional practice; must have demonstrated ability as a teacher or research worker; and must also provide evidence of an established reputation in scholarly, artistic, or professional achievement. Candidates for Professor should possess the same qualifications as the associate professor, but must also provide evidence of a substantial record of advanced research and/or creative work, and of leadership in their field of specialization. This rank should be reserved for persons of proven stature in teaching and/or research. Applications must be submitted electronically and should include: Cover letter (maximum of 2 pages) that includes: Overview of the goals/vision of your research program in the context of our department and institution Your most significant scientific accomplishments A summary of experiences and qualifications that position you to achieve your goals Curriculum vitae Detailed statement of research accomplishments and future plans (maximum of 4 pages) Statement of teaching philosophy and interests (1 page) Diversity statement (1 page) that describes your past, present and future planned contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion that will advance our institutional diversity, equity and inclusion goals (http://equity.psu.edu/diversity-statement) System limitations allow for a total of 5 documents (5mb per document) as part of your application. Please combine materials to meet the 5-document limit. Three (or more) letters from professional references should be sent to [email protected]. Review of completed applications will begin November 15, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is a community with a strong commitment to fostering diversity, equality and inclusive excellence in all areas. We strongly encourage members from underrepresented groups to apply. CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. EEO IS THE LAW Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473. Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Affirmative Action Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines University Park, PA There’s a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world’s universities. Across 24 campuses, our 100,000 students and 40,000 faculty and staff know the real measure of success goes beyond the classroom – it’s the positive impact made on communities across the world. Our ideals stem from our origins as Pennsylvania’s sole land-grant institution, which allow us to continue to bring positive impact to humanity through our teaching, research, and engagement mission. And across the world is a community of Penn Staters – more than half a million strong – driven by that same spirit to serve our local and global communities. At Penn State, passion is met with collaboration in an environment that is rooted in shared pride for the accomplishments of our fellow students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Penn Staters cheer each other on to build a culture committed to service and engagement. Our University values represent our core ethical aspirations for all our daily activities and actions as students, faculty, staff, and volunteers at Penn State. Our values are as follows; Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Discovery, Excellence, and Community. We Are Penn State. One Community. Impacting Many.

Loper Professor of Geology

Loper Professorship – Department of Geological Sciences, The University of AlabamaThe Department of Geological Sciences at The University of Alabama (UA) invites applications for the endowed Loper Professorship. The position will be filled at the rank of Full or Associate Professor beginning August 16, 2023. We seek a colleague who will complement/enhance our existing research strengths, which include geochemistry, geophysics, hydrogeology, paleoclimate, paleontology, petrology, planetary science, sedimentology, stratigraphy, structural geology, tectonics, and volcanology. While applications from all areas of the geosciences are welcomed, highly productive researchers with expertise in critical minerals, hydroclimate modeling, geomicrobiology/biogeochemistry, or ‘big data’ geoscience applications are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be expected to bring a vigorous, externally funded research program with national/international visibility to UA and to offer graduate courses within their discipline.