Assistant Professor of Microbiology

About the role

The Department of Microbiology & Cell Biology at Montana State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor tenure-track faculty position in the field of microbiology. Relevant areas of expertise include microbial pathogenesis, host responses to infectious agents, parasitology, mycology, immunology, developmental biology, genetics, and microbial evolution. The faculty’s research should employ interdisciplinary approaches, such as biochemical, cellular, immunological, bioengineering, molecular biology, and/or other novel methodologies. The faculty will integrate their research programs with both undergraduate and graduate instruction. We are particularly interested in individuals whose work complements and strengthens the research interests of MSU faculty and addresses agriculturally relevant questions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing and obtaining extramural research funding for a nationally competitive, independent research program that will significantly contribute to their field of expertise.
• Participating in teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.
• Providing services as applicable to the department, college, university, and scientific community.

Required Qualifications

• A Ph.D., M.D., or D.V.M. in microbiology or a related discipline, along with postdoctoral experience consistent with teaching and research expectations in microbiology or cell biology, is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• A currently funded research program.
• Demonstrated potential or ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
• Research with potential for cross-departmental collaborations.
• Experience teaching.
• Research relevant to agriculture.

Position Special Requirements/Additional Information

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements but as a general job description. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Physical Demands

To succeed in this job, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty with or without reasonable accommodation.

The Program

The Department The Department of Microbiology & Cell Biology combines expertise in environmental microbiology, host-microbe interactions, innate and acquired immunity, cell and developmental biology, zoonotic and emerging infectious diseases, and biofilm microbiology. The department is housed in Cooley Labs, Leon Johnson Hall, Molecular Biosciences Building and the Health Sciences Building. Faculty in the department collaborate with researchers in the Center for Biofilm Engineering and the Thermal Biology Institute, which offer unique research opportunities in Environmental Microbiology, Medical Microbiology, and Industrial Microbiology.

The Department

Montana State University has both small and large animal ABSL-2 and ABSL-3 facilities. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty with resources and mentoring. The department is home to an NIH Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, to support junior faculty