East Lansing, MI: 2 (junior and senior) Faculty Positions in Human Genetics (genetic epidemiology), Michigan State University

Job ID: 2758518
Job Duration: Indefinite
Position Title: Faculty
Min Education: Doctorate Degree
Posted: October 30, 2007
Job Function: Genetics
Job Type: Full-Time

Contact Person: Jeannine Lee
Email Address: genetics@msu.edu
Phone: 517 353 9845
Fax: 517 355 0112

Two Faculty Positions in Human Genetics

Two faculty positions in human genetics are available at Michigan State University (MSU) as part of a campus-wide initiative to increase human genetics research on campus. Individuals are sought for one junior level (assistant professor) and one senior level position.

Research will address fundamental questions of human genetics. At least one position is intended for a candidate having research experience in statistical genetics/genetic epidemiology with an emphasis on complex diseases. In addition, a laboratory-based human geneticist is sought.

MSU offers a highly collegial, interdisciplinary environment with many collaborative opportunities through two MSU community-based medical schools (MD and DO) associated with large health care systems in six cities, four genetics diagnostic labs (DNA, cytogenetics, prenatal screening, HLA), a genetic counseling center, strong epidemiology, cell & molecular biology and neuroscience programs, an interdepartmental graduate program in genetics, and strength in research in a wide array of basic sciences. Michigan State provides excellent research core facilities in genomics, proteomics, and microscopy.

Each successful candidate may choose to be affiliated academically with one or more departments, including Microbiology & Molecular Genetics, Pediatrics & Human Development, Epidemiology, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Pathobiology & Diagnostic Investigation, Physiology, Psychology, Pharmacology & Toxicology and Statistics and Probability.

These are academic-year, tenure-track, research-oriented positions, with moderate teaching responsibility. A doctoral degree (PhD, MD, DVM, or DO) and research experience are required. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of research goals, copies of pertinent reprints and contact information (address, e-mail, and phone) for three referees to the following address. Digital submissions in pdf format to genetics@msu.edu are encouraged. Review of applications will begin in November, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled.

Human Genetics Search Committee
Genetics Program
Biomedical & Physical Sciences Building, Rm 2240
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824

Michigan State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply
Persons with disabilities have the right to request and
receive reasonable accommodation