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The Department of Biology at The University of Mississippi invites
applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in
disease biology. Areas of research interest could include, but are
not limited to, 1. evolution and ecology of infectious disease, 2.
molecular/genetic mechanisms of disease or 3. developmental biology
of disease. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and a
strong publication record. The successful candidate will be expected
to establish an active, externally funded research program and to
teach courses in their area of expertise. Candidates whose work is
field or laboratory based, spans multiple disciplines, merges
experimental and theoretical approaches, and/or complements or
expands the department’s strengths, are strongly encouraged to
apply. <br>
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The Department of Biology consists of 36 faculty members
and 48 M.S. and Ph.D. graduate students and has one of
the largest undergraduate majors (930 students) at the
University. Our research interests span levels of
biological organization from the gene to the ecosystem,
and include plants, animals, protists, fungi, and
bacteria as subjects of study. Additional information
about the department is available online at <a
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href="http://biology.olemiss.edu" target="_blank">biology.olemiss.edu</a>.
The University of Mississippi, recognized by the
Chronicle of Education as a 2015 great college to work
for, is located in Oxford, Mississippi, a vibrant
community known for its small-town Southern charm and
outstanding educational and cultural opportunities.<br>
To apply, visit our Online Employment Service at <a
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target="_blank">jobs.olemiss.edu</a>. Applications
should include: (1) cover letter outlining your interest
and suitability for the position, (2) curriculum vitae,
(3) 1-2 page statement of research interests, (4) 1-2
page statement of teaching experience and interests,
including a list of potential graduate and undergraduate
courses, and (5) names and contact information for three
references. Review of applications will begin November
15, and continue until the position is filled or an
adequate applicant pool is established. The anticipated
starting date is August 16, 2016. Questions about the
position may be addressed to Search Committee Chair,
Biology of Disease, (<a moz-do-not-send="true"
href="mailto:bygrp@olemiss.edu" target="_blank">bygrp@olemiss.edu</a>),
<a moz-do-not-send="true" href="tel:%28662-915-7479"
value="+16629157479" target="_blank">(662-915-7479</a>).
Committed to being one of America’s great public
universities, The University of Mississippi is an <span>
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