Assistant Professor-Tenure System

Position Summary

The Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering (IQ) and the College of Natural Sciences (CNS) at Michigan State University are accepting applications for a tenure-track faculty position broadly in the biomedical sciences (including structural biology, synthetic biology, developmental biology, stem cell biology, systems biology, cancer biology, neuroengineering, chemical biology, imaging, big data, statistics, machine learning, and computational methods applied to biology, regenerative medicine, and bioengineering). The successful candidate will be affiliated with one or more departments such as Microbiology Genetics and Immunology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Physiology, Chemistry, Computational Mathematics Science and Engineering, or Statistics & Probability, based on their interests, expertise, and achievements.

The ideal candidate must have a PhD in an area relevant to the biomedical sciences, have a strong portfolio of cutting-edge research, exhibit good teaching and communication skills, demonstrate the potential to attract federal research support, and exhibit a strong commitment to academic equity and excellence.

The Institute is dedicated to basic and applied research at the intersection of engineering, human medicine, and natural science. It is called IQ for its dedication to the development of intelligent solutions to the most pressing biomedical quandaries facing scientists and clinicians. IQ is comprised of interactive faculty and staff advancing interdisciplinary research and educational programs built on a foundation of varied biomedical and engineering disciplines at the frontiers of science. The IQ faculty have deep and wide multidisciplinary expertise bridging many areas of biomedical science that support the educational mission of the University. This expertise exists within a culture and institute structure that fosters openness and collaboration to drive convergence in science. This design creates opportunities for making discoveries and developing technologies that dramatically impact clinical care and fundamentally change our understanding of the basic biology of health and disease. The Institute merges world-class research with state-of-the-art biology/chemistry/imaging facilities (https://iq.msu.edu/).

MSU enjoys a park-like campus with outlying research facilities and natural areas. The campus is adjacent to the city of East Lansing and Michigan’s capital city of Lansing. The Lansing metropolitan area has a diverse population of approximately 470,000.  Local communities have excellent school systems and place a high value on education. Michigan State University is pro-active in exploring opportunities for employment for dual-career couples, both inside and outside the University. Information about MSU’s dual-career support can be found at http://miwin.msu.edu/.  Information about WorkLife at MSU and the College can be found at https://worklife.msu.edu/.

MSU is committed to providing a work environment that supports employees' work and personal life, and offers employment assistance to the spouse or partner of candidates for faculty and academic staff positions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate

Minimum Requirements

• PhD in Biomedical Science or a closely related field 
• Track record of significant contributions to interdisciplinary biomedical research
• Potential/ability to establish a sustainable and internationally recognized research program  
• Potential/ability to attract external funding from federal funding agencies
• Evidence of effective teaching and mentoring of both undergraduate and graduate students 
• Interest in/evidence of institutional and professional service  
• Dedication to the university’s mission in diversity, equity, and inclusion through their research, teaching, and service 

Desired Qualifications

• Additional research experience beyond the PhD, through a post-doctoral, or industry appointment 
• Contributions to curriculum development 
• Ability to collaborate with other scientists at the departmental, college and institutional level.

Required Application Materials

• Cover letter summarizing qualifications
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae
• Vision statement for research (~2-3 pages)
• Vision statement for teaching (~1 page)
  • Please address your record and approach to promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in your research and teaching statements.
• Names and contact information for at least three professional references

Special Instructions

Interested individuals should submit an application for this position at http://careers.msu.edu and refer to posting #943668. The position will remain open until filled. Review of applications will preferably begin on May 15th, 2024.  Late submissions will be considered if suitable candidates are not identified by the deadline.

For more information, please visit https://iq.msu.edu/

Review of Applications Begins On

05/15/2024

Summary of Health Risks

Exposure to human blood, serum, tissue and other body fluids;

and materials covered under Universal Precautions

Work with animals or unfixed animal tissue. 

Website

www.iq.msu.edu

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.