POSITION: Assistant/Associate Professor, Wheat Genomics, 12-month tenure-eligible position, 90% research, 10% teaching

LOCATION: Department of Plant Pathology, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506-5502

DATE AVAILABLE: 1 July, 2006

RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop a strong wheat genomics research program. Take a leadership role in analysis of the wheat genome and in relating this information to wheat plant biology, productivity, and value-added traits. The successful applicant will be a key player leveraging wheat genomics research for crop improvement in collaborative projects. The successful applicant will teach at least one graduate-level course in plant genomics, provide graduate student training, secure extramural funding, and publish research results. The successful candidate must be able to work in multi-cultural settings and create an environment that fosters diversity and collegiality.

RESOURCES: The KSU Department of Plant Pathology includes faculty with strong research programs in the genetics of host-plant resistance and plant-microbe interactions. It houses facilities for gene expression analysis, structural genomics and plant transformation as well as the internationally renowned Wheat Genetic and Genomic Resources Center. The Department also is home to a USDA- ARS Plant Science Unit devoted to wheat genetics, genomics, physiology, and pest/pathogen molecular biology. Wheat breeding, physiology, and grain end-use research are carried out in the neighboring Agronomy and Grain Science Departments.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Required (Assistant Professor): Ph.D. in plant genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry or a related field. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated experience in plant molecular biology or structural/ functional genomics. Preferred: Post-doctoral experience in plant genomics or molecular biology. Teaching experience at the college level; demonstrated experience in publishing and obtaining extramural funding and experience leading or working as part of an interdisciplinary research team.

Required (Associate Professor): Same qualifications as for Assistant Professor with additional experience of four or more years at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank, or equivalent experience in government, industry or international institutions.

THE UNIVERSITY: Kansas State University is located in Manhattan in the scenic Flint Hills, 125 miles west of Kansas City and 50 miles west of Topeka. Kansas State University is the nation's first land- grant institution and has a current enrollment of 22,000 students.

HOW TO APPLY: Applications must include
1) a statement describing professional goals, research interests, and teaching interests/ philosophy, and indicating whether applying for the Assistant or Associate position;
2) a detailed curriculum vitae;
3) reprints of up to five relevant publications; and
4) three letters of reference to:

Dr. Bikram S. Gill
Chair, Wheat Genomics Search Committee
Department of Plant Pathology
4024 Throckmorton Plant Sciences Center
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 667506-5502

Electronic applications will not be accepted.

Review of applications will begin 31 May, 2006. Please refer to 'Wheat Genomics' position in all correspondence. For further information about the position, please contact Dr. Bikram S. Gill, Search Committee Chair, at bsgill@ksu.edu.

Kansas State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and actively seeks diversity among its employees. Paid for by Kansas State University. Pp63.