Assistant Professor of Plant Systems Modeling, School of Integrative
Biology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
We seek an outstanding early career scientist with a background in mathematical modeling of plant biological systems for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level in the Department of Plant Biology. Exceptional candidates at the associate or full professor level may be considered. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in plant sciences or related field and experience in mathematical modeling of biological systems. The ideal candidate would be a plant scientist with background in design of mechanistic models for forecasting plant productivity and research interest in plants as biofuel feedstocks. The successful candidate would be expected to be an integral part of the Energy Biosciences Institute and would receive funding to develop ~50% of their research effort within the Institute’s mission with a focus on the development of new models and approaches to forecast productivity of lignocellulosic feedstocks globally. The candidate must also develop an externally funded research program to model plant systems, which could range from the molecular to the ecosystem level.
The successful candidate would become part of a dynamic and well-established biology and agriculture faculty, as well as a broadly based genomics community. The position involves both graduate and undergraduate instruction including participation in the development of new bioenergy curriculum. The proposed starting date is August 16, 2008. Salary is commensurate with qualification. Minorities, women, and other designated groups are encouraged to apply.
To ensure full consideration, applicants should submit a CV, a statement of research and teaching interests, and the names and contact information of three references no later than January 11, 2008. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. Please send application materials, including email address, to the Plant Systems Modeling Search Committee, School of Integrative Biology, University of Illinois, 286 Morrill Hall, 505 South Goodwin Ave., Urbana, IL 61801 (phone: 217/ 333-3044; fax: 217/ 244-1224; email:
sib@life.uiuc.edu).
The University of Illinois is an Affirmative
Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
