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New Mexico State University
Human Resources |
| Department: | Biology |
| Position Title/Posting #: | Postdoctoral Research Scientist - Requisition #2009011521 |
| Date Position Advertised: | October 20, 2009 |
| Salary: | $35,000 target |
| Conditions: | The position is available for 2 years, (renewable for up to 1 additional year)
Offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility for employment in the United States. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent on the University’s verification of credentials 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/Evolutionary Biology recommended.
Experience with genome analysis, bioinformatic tools, and 454 sequence technology is desirable. |
| Examples of Duties: | Supervise, direct, delegate, and evaluate work of assigned staff
Perform experimental evolution assays on Vibrio bacteria. Data entry and analysis on large sequence database using bioinformatic tools. Grant and manuscript preparation, Management of databases protocols, research for new protocols, Research and develop new methods for studying experimentally evolved bacterial strains, 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 disability 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, daytime phone numbers and email addresses 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 November 3, 2009 and 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.