Assistant Professor

Position Function:

We invite applications for the position of Assistant Professor specializing in metabolomics research at the College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University. This exciting opportunity offers the chance to join our dynamic faculty and contribute to cutting-edge biomedical and veterinary science through innovative metabolomics research.

Salary Grade: UC

For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Area of Specialization:

Metabolomics

Anticipated Appointment Date:

January 02, 2025

Tenure Track Status:

Tenure Track

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and talented individual with expertise in metabolomics, capable of implementing instrument workflows for metabolomic and lipidomic analyses. This would include a working knowledge of performing mass spectrometry and computational analyses. This position effort assignment will tentatively be 80% research, 10% teaching, and 10% service.

Key responsibilities include:

Research: Conduct innovative and independent research in metabolomics, with a focus on veterinary or medical sciences. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a nationally recognized research program to understand animal and/or pathogen metabolic processes, with potential applications in animal or human health, toxicology, disease diagnosis, and treatment.

Apply for research grants and other funding opportunities to support research activities. The candidate must secure research funding from various sources, including government agencies, private foundations, and industry partners.

Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present them at national and international conferences. The candidate must maintain an active publication record and contribute to the scientific community.

Teaching: The candidate will engage in teaching responsibilities in both professional and graduate programs, developing and delivering course material in related fields. Additionally, the candidate will be expected to mentor graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, guiding them in their academic and research projects.

Service, collaboration, and engagement: The candidate will engage in departmental, college, and university service activities and collaborate with other faculty members and researchers within and outside the institution. Participation in interdisciplinary research projects is encouraged. The candidate should also engage in outreach activities to promote the understanding of metabolomics in veterinary or biomedical science to the broader community.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Pharm/Tox, Veterinary Medical Sciences, or a closely related field. A DVM or equivalent is desirable but not required.

ABDs or degree pending considered (all but DISS):

No

Preferred Qualifications:

• Postdoctoral experience in metabolomics or a related area.

• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and secure research funding.

• Strong and impactful publication record.

• Experience in teaching and mentoring.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Instructions for Applying:

Applicants must apply online at We encourage qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. To be considered, please upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a 3-page research and a one-page teaching interests, and contact information for three references. Please direct your questions regarding this position to Dr. Attila Karsi at "karsi " using a subject line "Metabolomics Position"

Applications close September 30, 2024.

Restricted Clause:

Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

MSU is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, gender identity, status as a U.S. veteran, and/or any other status protected by applicable law. We always welcome nominations and applications from women, members of any minority group, and others who share our passion for building a diverse community that reflects the diversity in our student population.

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