Kansas State University

Ecological Genomics Institute

Supported by Targeted Excellence at Kansas State University

Visiting Scholar Program in Ecological Genomics:
Sabbatical Opportunities at
Kansas State University

Ecological Genomics: Genes in Ecology and Ecology in Genes

The Ecological Genomics Visiting Scholar Program provides sabbatical opportunities at Kansas State University for permanent faculty researchers interested in Ecological Genomics. Our multi-disciplinary Institute seeks to understand responses of organisms to their natural environment by combining functional genomic and ecological approaches.  Applicants should contact the PI of a potential host laboratory at Kansas State University (http://www.k-state.edu/ecogen/resgroup.html) to explore space availability and overlap in research interests. The start-date and duration of appointments are flexible. Visiting scholars will have access to excellent university resources including Konza Prairie Biological Station LTER site (http://climate.konza.ksu.edu/), Division of Biology infrastructure, and gene analysis facilities such as the KSU Gene Expression Facility (http://www.k-state.edu/gene-exp/).

Visiting Scholars will receive a generous stipend and a substantial monetary supplement to support research endeavors. Recipients are expected to present a research seminar of their work.  Application instructions and information about the Ecological Genomics Program at Kansas State University can be found at:  http://www.k-state.edu/ecogen/.  Review of applications will begin July 1, 2006, and will continue quarterly until program resources are committed. The Visiting Scholar Program is sponsored by a Kansas State University Targeted Excellence Award in Ecological Genomics.

Eligibility:  Requires permanent faculty position in an academic institution.  Applicants from national and international laboratories are also encouraged to apply.  Please note that this opportunity is not intended for post doctoral studies.
 

THE APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Full applications consist of a description of proposed research^*, general outline of budget, C.V., and a letter of support from the host PI at KSU. A cover letter also should be included indicating a proposed start date. Applications should be e-mailed as a PDF to dmerrill@ksu.edu or mailed to:

Ecological Genomics Visiting Scholar Program
Kansas State University
Division of Biology
231 Ackert Hall
Manhattan KS  66506-4901

 ^*Descriptions of proposed research are not to exceed 5 numbered pages, single-spaced, 11 point font or larger (not more than 16 characters/inch) with one inch margins. Proposals must be fully referenced (references are not included in the five page limit). Sections of the proposal should include Specific Aims, Background and Significance, Preliminary data (if any), and Research Plan. An abstract of 200 words or less should appear on page one.

For more information on these opportunities, email us at ecogen@ksu.edu or call (785) 532-3482.

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