Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Center for Fundamental and Applied Microbiomics

The School of Life Sciences (SOLS) at Arizona State University (ASU) invites applications for a full-time, open‐rank, tenured or tenure‐track, benefits-eligible faculty position in the area of microbiome research in collaboration with the Center for Fundamental and Applied Microbiomics (CFAM) in the Biodesign Institute. Rank and tenure status will be commensurate with experience. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2023. We invite you to learn more about ASU, SOLS and CFAM by visiting https://newamericanuniversity.asu.edu/, https://sols.asu.edu, and https://biodesign.asu.edu/fundamental-and-applied-microbiomics/.

We seek to expand a strong, diverse group of scientists in CFAM focused on understanding the functional and structural basis of microbiomes and their relevance across environmental, host-associated, human-made or experimental systems through synergistic and collaborative work. The successful candidate typically will apply innovative technologies and approaches that can help attain an integrated understanding of microbiomes, regardless of organismal or disciplinary background, so as to establish principles for the behavior and emergent roles of microbial communities.

ASU, The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the School of Life Sciences value our cultural and intellectual diversity, and continually strive to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. We thus welcome and encourage applications from people who identify as belonging to groups traditionally underrepresented in science.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an innovative, independent, extramurally funded research program, and to contribute to university teaching and curriculum development with excellence. The successful candidate will mentor students and postdoctoral fellows, interact with interdisciplinary faculty across ASU, and provide service to the school, college, and university. A competitive start‐up package will be provided.

Minimum qualifications:
• All prospective candidates must hold a doctoral degree by the time of appointment in a field relevant to microbiome research
• Have a track record of novel research, and relevant post-doctorate experience
• Show potential to develop an innovative and sustainable research program focused on microbiomics
• Have experience or commitment to advance a diverse student and research community.
• Candidates for Associate or Full Professor rank must have a track record of significant extramural research funding.

Desired qualifications:
• A record of publication in peer-reviewed, highly regarded journals commensurate with career level
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and/or mentoring commensurate with career level
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary environment

Please click here http://apply.interfolio.com/114737 to submit the required application materials, which shall include: (1) a cover letter that identifies the rank for which consideration is sought and includes contact information (minimally email addresses) for three references who may be contacted at a later stage, (2) a comprehensive curriculum vitae that includes a complete publication record, (3) three representative publications, (4) a statement of research vision and plans, (5) a statement of teaching philosophy/experience, and (6) a statement addressing how your past and/or potential contributions to diversity and inclusion will advance ASU’s commitment to inclusive excellence. Statements should each be 3 pages maximally. Applications must be sent electronically.

Application deadline is November 15, 2022. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is closed.

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