Three #faculty positions in basic plant science #Pardue #University

 

 August 22, 2016

 

Dear Colleague,

 

We want to bring to your attention an exciting opportunity and significant investment being made in basic plant science research at Purdue University. This initiative will build on Purdue’s existing strength in plant biology with the addition of ten new faculty. We are currently in the process of searching for outstanding candidates to fill the final three of those positions.

 

We envision that the majority of candidates will be considered for positions in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology and the Department of Biochemistry but positions are also available in the Department of Agronomy, the Department of Entomology, the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, and the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture for individuals conducting basic plant science research but with an interest in application of their research in more applied contexts.

 

We invite you to forward the attached job advertisement to qualified individuals you think may be interested. We will begin reviewing applications on September 1, but applications are welcome past that date.

 

Thank you and best regards,

 

Clint Chapple for the Members of the Search Committee

 

Nick Carpita

Natalia Dudareva

Damon Lisch

 

 

THREE ASSISTANT PROFESSOR TENURE-TRACK POSITIONS

The College of Agriculture at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, invites applications from outstanding

basic scientists for three academic year tenure-track assistant professor positions as part of a college-wide cluster

hire in fundamental plant biology. Candidates addressing important fundamental questions in plant biology are

encouraged to apply. We are interested in individuals working on molecular, organismal or ecosystem levels, and in

model systems, crops, or natural systems. This hiring initiative is part of the Plant Sciences Research and Education

Pipeline, through which are being developed high-throughput controlled environment imaging and field-scale

phenotyping, and a plant commercialization incubator.

We envision that the majority of candidates will be considered for positions in the Department of Botany and

Plant Pathology and the Department of Biochemistry. Positions are also available in the Department of

Agronomy, the Department of Entomology, the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, and the

Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture for individuals conducting basic plant science research

but with an interest in application of their research in more applied contexts.

Each successful candidate will be expected to develop an internationally recognized research program, interact with

diverse faculty, staff and students across campus, and contribute to the further development of plant science as an area of excellence on the Purdue University campus. Each such candidate will also teach graduate and/or

undergraduate courses, and function as an active member of the departmental and university faculty.

Purdue University is a large and vibrant life science community. Our faculty spans disciplines that include biological

sciences, physical and computational sciences, agriculture and engineering. Faculty also participate in

interdisciplinary graduate programs with focus areas in plant biology, cancer biology, neuroscience, biophysics,

gene regulation and bioinformatics. Core facilities for genomics, bioinformatics, microscopy, metabolomics, NMR,

X-ray crystallography and cryo-electron microscopy, flow cytometry and proteomics are available. Substantial

resources for field-based research are also available near campus and throughout the state.

Purdue University’s College of Agriculture is one of the world’s leading colleges of agricultural, food, life, and

natural-resource sciences and is ranked number 8 globally in the 2016 QS World University Rankings. The College

is deeply committed to the three land-grant missions (teaching, research, and extension), to international activities

and perspectives that span all missions, and to supporting a diverse and inclusive environment. Purdue is an

ADVANCE institution – www.purdue.edu/dp/advance. The College has 11 academic departments and includes 325

faculty, 2,700 undergraduate students, and 677 graduate students. The College’s strategic plan can be accessed at

https://www2.ag.purdue.edu/Pages/strategicplan.aspx .

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in biological, computational, or physical sciences, preferably with at least two years

of post-doctoral experience or its equivalent, a strong publication record, the potential to develop a vigorous,

extramurally funded research program, and a commitment to both hypothesis-driven research and teaching

excellence. Applications should be submitted electronically to molecularag@purdue.edu and should include in a

single pdf file a cover letter, curriculum vitae, two page summary of research interests, a one-page teaching

statement, and the names and contact information for three references. Applicants may learn more about the

departments involved in this search at https://ag.purdue.edu/plantsciences/center-for-molecular-agriculture-2/ and

indicate in their application up to two departments of greatest interest. Screening of applications will begin August

31, 2016, and will continue until the positions are filled. A background check is required for employment in these

positions.

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with

disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.