What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant Professor (Bioinformatics Plant Pathology) position at North Dakota State University?
Position Description :
The Department of Plant Pathology at North Dakota State University (NDSU) invites applicants for a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor (Research) position. The successful applicant will support various projects and activities involving generating, handling, storing, and analyzing genomics data generated from plant-microbe studies. The successful applicant will also actively participate as a PI and Co-PI (with other faculty members) to develop an independent externally-funded research program on plant-microbe interactions, host / pathogen genomics, virology or related areas of interest.
Responsibilities
The key responsibilities will include :
- Develop a collaborative and independent research program by developing joint research projects with the principal investigators in the department.
- Support the advancement of applied and fundamental research in the department and at NDSU.
- Build and manage data analysis pipelines to analyze bioinformatics data generated from plant and pathogen studies.
- Facilitating researchers in the department by providing services, tools, and facilities for data analysis.
Minimum Qualifications and skills :
Desired Qualification :
Required Materials : Cover Letter and CV
For questions please reach out to Dr Upinder Gill at upinder.gill@ndsu.edu
Screening will begin 12 / 31 / 24
NDSU OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS!
Full time employees are eligible for the following benefits :
Option of a PPO / Basic Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account
Employer Contributions range from 7.5% - 12.26% based on position
About Us :
North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.
NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.
NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.
No Smoking Notice :
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
EO / AA Statement :
North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression / identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.
Diversity Statement :
NDSU strives to be a community of belonging, recognizing unique differences as strengths of our university. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that supports a community in which diverse populations and perspectives will know and learn from one another. NDSU values candidates who are committed to our core values of respect, inclusivity, community, creativity, excellence, impact, innovation, integrity, resilience, responsiveness, and transformation. Successful candidates will be committed to and help advance our strategic goal to create and maintain an open and respectful environment to promote inclusivity and diversity as a cornerstone of education, research, and outreach.
Veteran's Preference Notice :
This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.
Reasonable Accommodation Information
North Dakota State University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu .
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