New Mexico State University

Human Resources - Professional Postings

Department: Biology
Position Title: Postdoctoral Research Scientist (req # 2009005978)
Date Position Advertised: June 29, 2009
Salary: 35,000 Targeted
Special Conditions: All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent on the university’s verification of credentials, individual’s eligibility for employment in the United States and other information required by federal law, state law, and NMSU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a criminal history check.

Qualifications: Ph.D. in Biology/Molecular Biology, Bacterial genetics emphasis recommended
Examples of Duties: - Supervise, direct, delegate, and evaluate work of assigned staff
- Perform molecular biology and bacterial genetics, mutatgenesis, gap repair experiments, Microscopy-TEM and SEM, Data entry and analysis
- Grant and manuscript preparation, Management of databases protocols, research for new protocols, Research and develop new methods for studying various areas, Travel as part of collaborations with other laboratories to conduct experiments related to grant goals
- Perform related duties as required
Benefits Offered: Group medical and hospital insurance, group life insurance, long-term disablity insurance, state educational retirement, workers' compensation, sick leave, annual leave and unemployment compensation. Opportunity for educational advancement.
Reply to/Deadline for Applications: Submit a formal letter of interest, current resume, a copy of unofficial transcripts of terminal degree, proof or letter of professional certification(s), and three professional references with names, titles, addresses and daytime phone numbers to:

Michele K. Nishiguchi, Ph.D.
Professor
Biology Department, MSC 3AF
New Mexico State University
PO Box 30001
Las Cruces, NM 88003
e-mail- nish@nmsu.edu
Phone- (575) 646-3721
Fax- (575) 646-5665

Review of applications begins August 15, 2009 open until filled. Incomplete application packets will not be considered.

NMSU IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

Offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility for employment in the United States.


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