4th Ecological Genomics Symposium
 November 3 - 5, 2006 in Kansas City
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Assistant Professor
Kansas State University
Ecological Genomics

The Division of Biology at Kansas State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in the 2006/2007 academic year. We seek an individual who will establish a strong, extramurally funded research program in ecological genomics. We prefer a candidate with expertise in microbial ecological genomics. However, outstanding applicants engaged in ecological genomic studies of plants or animals are encouraged to apply.  This individual will be an integral part of our research initiative in Ecological Genomics (http://www.ksu.edu/ecogen), and will contribute to graduate and undergraduate instruction in the Division.  A Ph.D. or equivalent and post-doctoral training are required. The position will include a competitive salary and start-up package.

Kansas State University is a leader in the emerging field of Ecological Genomics. Our group seeks to understand genetic mechanisms underlying responses of organisms to their natural environment by combining functional genomic and ecological approaches. Organismal responses include modifications of biochemical, physiological, morphological, or behavioral traits of adaptive significance. “Genomic approaches” refers to any genome-enabled approach, whether aimed at discovering the ecological functions of single candidate genes or multiple genes. The KSU Ecological Genomics program involves 21 faculty from 7 diverse departments. The program added a new faculty member in 2003.  In just two years, the Ecological Genomics program has already gained national and international visibility: holding national symposia, workshops and seminars. The program has generated over $3M in extramural research support and has recently received institutional funding to develop as a center of excellence.

The successful candidate is expected to provide vision and expertise in the establishment of an international “Ecological Genomics Institute” at Kansas State University.  Much of our success to date is due to the willingness of researchers from traditionally disparate fields to collaborate.  We expect the successful candidate to further synergize such collaboration.

The Division of Biology (http://www.ksu.edu/biology) is a large, diverse unit of 64 faculty members with a strong record of research productivity and funding in both ecology and molecular, cellular and developmental biology. Kansas State University (http://www.ksu.edu) is located in the city of Manhattan (http://www.ci.manhattan.ks.us), a pleasant community of about 50,000 individuals in the Flint Hills of northeast Kansas, 2 hours from Kansas City.  The Konza Prairie Biological Station (http://www.konza.ksu.edu) is an NSF-funded long-term ecological research program and serves as a platform for many of our ecological genomic studies.

Applicants should submit a comprehensive curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, representative publications, and have three letters of reference sent to: Chair; Ecological Genomics Search Committee; Division of Biology; Kansas State University; 232 Ackert Hall; Manhattan, KS 66506-4901.  Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2005 and will continue until the position is filled.  

KSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and encourages diversity among its employees.

4th Annual Symposium

November 3 - 5, 2006

in Kansas City

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