About This Role:
The Division of Biology at Kansas State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Integrative Molecular, Cell or Developmental Biology. We seek an individual who uses creative and interdisciplinary approaches to address fundamental questions that span multiple levels of biological organization. Potential research focus areas include, but are not limited to, evolutionary developmental biology, molecular or cellular biology, and molecular genetics. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a competitive, independent, extramurally funded research program and participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching. This is a nine-month tenure-track position with a target start date of Fall 2025. A competitive startup package will be provided.
Why Join Us:
The Division of Biology is a large and diverse unit with an excellent record of research productivity and funding. There are strong opportunities for collaboration within the Division, with other life science units at KSU, and with USDA labs close to the campus. Kansas State University (www.ksu.edu) is a Carnegie Classification Research 1 land-grant university located in the city of Manhattan (www.ci.manhattan.ks.us). Manhattan, a pleasant 55,000-person college town in the scenic Flint Hills of north central Kansas, provides a high quality of life, with strong art programs, sports and recreational facilities, and parks. Livability listed Manhattan as the 2nd Best Place to live in the US in 2018 and 2nd Best College Town in 2019. 2025 Princeton review ranks Kansas State University as 2nd best in “best quality of life”, “happiest students”, and “town-gown relations” categories. High rankings across the board include a #1 ranking for “friendliest students”.
Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.k-state.edu/hcs/benefits
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
Minimum Qualifications:
Other Requirements:
How to Apply:
Please submit the following documents:
Inquires about the position should be directed to: Dr. Sue Brown, Chair; Integrative MCDB Search Committee; sjbrown@ksu.edu.
Screening of Applications Begins:
November 15th, 2024 and continues until position is filled.
Anticipated Hiring Salary Range:
$78,000 - $80,000
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