Faculty positions - Plant Bioengineering
University of Kentucky, College of Agriculture
Faculty Positions in Plant Bioengineering The University of Kentucky, in its new strategic plan, has identified Plant Bioengineering for improved production of medicinals, food, fiber and chemicals as a priority area for the future (see http://www.uky.edu/Futures). As part of the initiative in Plant Bioengineering, the Department of Agronomy (http://www.uky.edu/Agriculture/Agronomy/Department/) seeks to fill three new faculty positions at the assistant, associate, or full professor level. These new faculty will join a multidisciplinary research community in the College of Agriculture that is internationally recognized in plant biotechnology, plant natural products, and basic plant research. The three new faculty will be housed in a well-equipped research center that specializes in the development of practical applications of new discoveries in plant science (see http://www.uky.edu/KTRDC/). It is expected that this proximity will contribute to a synergy amongst the new faculty by sharing of mutually-useful technologies and expertise. Biomedical plant genomics The successful applicant will conduct innovative research at the convergence of plant biochemistry, functional genomics, and medicine, focusing on the discovery and production of plant-derived metabolites with potential medicinal or veterinary use. Prior experience may be with plant or biomedical systems. However, the new appointee will be expected to establish a truly cross-disciplinary program through collaborations with other researchers. Assistance will be provided in arranging such collaborations and consideration will be given to appointment with adjunct status in an appropriate medical research department. Plant regulatory biology The new appointee will establish a research program to study molecular networks in plants, with interests in individual components and/or more global issues pertinent to a particular network. Research areas appropriate to this position could include (but are not limited to) cytoskeletal dynamics and function, signal transduction and genetic regulatory networks, metabolic regulation, or regulatory aspects of plant developmental biology. Crop genomics This position will ideally suit an individual who is interested in applying genomics and/or bioinformatics tools to plant improvement through the understanding of biologically and economically important traits. Examples of research foci include molecular breeding, evolutionary approaches to understanding diversity in plant natural products, and genome mining using bioinformatics and/or quantitative genetic approaches. Qualifications and expectations Applicants should have a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced education in a relevant plant, biological, or biomedical science. Postdoctoral experience is highly desirable. It is important that applicants demonstrate prior research experience that is suited for the desired position, and a potential to establish an independent, externally-funded research program that addresses one or more of the topics described above. Applicants for appointment at the associate or full professor ranks should demonstrate a record of accomplishment appropriate for these ranks. As each appointment has a distribution of effort of approximately 85% research and 15% teaching, the new faculty will be expected to participate in all aspects of undergraduate and graduate student education. To apply, please write or e-mail Dr. Michael Barrett (Chair), Agronomy Department, Plant Science Building, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546-0312 (e-mail: ; telephone: 859-257-5020 extension 80709), providing a cover letter, a resume, a 1-2 page statement of research interests relating to one or more of the above position descriptions, and a brief summary of teaching interests. In addition, please arrange to have at least three letters of recommendation sent to Dr. Barrett. (Names of individuals from whom letters have been requested should be included in the application packet). Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2003 and continue until the positions are filled. Applications should be complete by October 1, 2003 to assure full consideration. The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity employer. Applications will be accepted without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, disability or national origin. Applications and inquiries from women and minorities are particularly encouraged. The address of the College of Agriculture EEO Coordinator is Room S-101 Agricultural Science Center North, Lexington, KY 40546. |
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