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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences in the College of Agricultural Sciences and the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences of The Pennsylvania State University is seeking applications for a tenure-track, faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank in Pharmacology. The position specifically focuses on expertise in microbiology, toxicology, and metabolism/metabolomics, with research interests encompassing the study of the microbiome, cancer biology, toxicology, and/or the impact of drugs or environmental chemicals on disease development. Candidates with expertise in transcriptional regulation and cellular signaling associated with gastrointestinal health, and environmental sensors are also highly desirable. The faculty member will be expected to develop a strong, high profile independent research program supported by extramural funding to generate novel discoveries relevant to pharmacology and the microbiome. As a new faculty member, the candidate will play an integral role within the trans-institutional Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and the Penn State Microbiome Center of Excellence, and will benefit from collaborations with internationally-recognized faculty within the Center for Molecular Toxicology and Carcinogenesis, the Center for Immunology and Infectious Diseases, and graduate programs in Pathobiology, Molecular and Cellular Integrative Life Sciences, Physiology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Molecular Biology, and Nutritional Sciences. This position has 75% research and 25% teaching responsibility, including an undergraduate Pharmacology course in the department and graduate course in the area of their research expertise. The salary and start-up package are competitive and commensurate with background and experience.

Qualifications:

Applicants with a PhD in pharmacology, biochemistry, cancer biology, physiology, microbiology, or other relevant disciplines are encouraged to apply. Employment at the postdoctoral level with publications in gastrointestinal health and/or cancer biology are preferred. The successful candidate must have completed all degree requirements by the appointment date. Utilization of modern approaches including metagenomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, or metabolomics, as well as comparative approaches across species are encouraged. Successful candidates must possess excellent research, teaching, and grant writing skills. Communication, creative leadership, congeniality, and the ability to work cooperatively among a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, industry, and agency groups are required.

Community:

The Pennsylvania State University is a Land-Grant university located in central Pennsylvania. State College and the surrounding communities are home to approximately 100,000 people, including over 45,000 students. The area is known for its highly ranked livability, access to nature spanning beautiful mountains, streams, and parks, and superb sports and recreational opportunities. State College has an excellent school system and offers a multitude of cultural events.

Application:

Please upload a letter of application, including cover letter stating your interest and qualifications, a summary of current and future research activities, a current curriculum vitae, academic transcripts, statement of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, statement of teaching philosophy, a brief statement of professional career interests and goals, and the names with contact information of at least three professional references. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Andrew Patterson (adp117@psu.edu), Chair of the Search Committee. Review of applications will begin September 1, 2023, and continue until a suitable candidate is identified.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. Consistent with Penn State policies, the faculty member is expected to be a good citizen in the Department and to serve on Departmental, College and University committees as appropriate. She or he will comply with all relevant policies and maintain high ethical standards.

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