Job Description
As part of an initiative in Systems Biology, the Department of Plant Biology at Michigan State University seeks to fill two faculty positions in Proteomics and in Computational or Theoretical Biology. We are seeking individuals who will address fundamental biological questions in plants and/or in related model systems. Applications from individuals who develop methods to generate and integrate complex or heterogeneous data from metabolomic, proteomic, and genomic studies or build models of metabolic or regulatory networks are especially encouraged. The successful candidates will be expected to develop vigorous independent research programs that are supported by extramural funding. We are particularly interested in recruiting colleagues who will participate in collaborative interdisciplinary research. Each successful candidate may have a joint appointment with another suitable department and will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching in their areas of expertise.

Job Requirements
These faculty positions are tenure track, academic year appointments at the Assistant Professor level. An appointment at the Associate Professor level will be considered for exceptional candidates. Applicants must have a PhD and postdoctoral research experience is highly desirable. Applications should include a curriculum vita, a summary of research accomplishments and future research objectives, a brief description of teaching philosophy/goals and three letters of reference. Application materials should be sent electronically to PLBSYS@msu.edu. Information about the Department of Plant Biology can be found at http://www.plantbiology.msu.edu. The review of applications will begin October 1, 2006 and will continue until suitable candidates are identified. Questions regarding these positions may be sent to Robert Last.