Employment and Faculty Position:

Assistant Professor:

An accomplished scientist using biochemical, cellular, immunological, and/or molecular biology approaches to investigate human and animal infectious diseases and/or host response to infectious agents is sought for a tenure-track position (90% research, 10% instruction) in the Department of Veterinary Molecular Biology (VMB) at Montana State University.  We are seeking an individual to complement or expand existing expertise in the study of viral, protozoan, fungal, prion, and bacterial pathogens, as well as host responses against these pathogens.  This position is funded by a competitive institutional salary (9 months), technician support, and a generous start-up package.  The Department is housed in a state-of-the-art facility with core laboratories for flow cytometry, cell biology,  and molecular sciences, as well as pathogen containment facilities for small (BSL-3) and large animal research (ABSL-2).  A doctoral degree in a biomolecular discipline and postdoctoral experience are required.  The potential to establish or evidence of a competitive, independent research program is required.  A completed application will include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, selected reprints, a summary statement concerning research plans and grant proposals, and three letters of reference to be sent to: Chair, Search Committee, Veterinary Molecular Biology, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT  59717-3610.  Screening will begin August 3 and will continue until a suitable applicant is hired.  For a full job description and additional information about our department visit our web page:  http://vmb.montana.edu. ADA/EO/AA/Veterans Preference.

Please note that the most current listing of employment opportunities for the Department of Veterinary Molecular Biology is found at http://www.montana.edu/level2/jobs.html.

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