ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN BACTERIAL PATHOGENESIS 

Michigan State University, Department of Food Science And Human Nutrition, National  Food Safety and Toxicology Center 

Position: The Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition (FSHN) in partnership with the National Food Safety and Toxicology Center (NFSTC), Michigan State University (N4SU), is seeking applicants to fill a full-time Assistant Professor (tenure-track) faculty position in Bacterial Pathogenesis. 

Position Description and Responsibilities: Applicants are sought to establish an internationally recognized research program on bacterial toxins or other virulence factors of interest in food safety. The research should emphasize the use of modem molecular approaches to elucidate the mechanisms of bacterial foodborne disease. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in collaborative research programs in FSHN and the NFSTC, and to participate in the teaching and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students as well as post-doctoral fellows. 

Professional Environment: The academic appointment is in the Department of FSHN (http://www.msu.edu/unit/ fshn/) located in the GM Trout Food Science and Human Nutrition Building. The successful candidate will have laboratory space in FSHN and in the NFSTC (http://foodsafe.msu.edu/home.html) which is a research unit of several basic and applied sciences departments on campus including Food Science and Human Nutrition, Microbiology, Pharmacology/Toxicology, and Epidemiology. FSHN and NFSTC are state-of-the-art buildings in close proximity which house faculty offices, well-equipped laboratories, and accommodation for laboratory animals. A stimulating research environment emphasizing the application of basic and applied research methodologies to food safety research is provided by an internationally recognized group of faculty with expertise in toxicology, cancer, bacterial/fungal/parasitic disease, genetics, immunology, pathology, and pharmacology. Active searches are also underway to hire additional faculty in the areas of Food Allergy, Microbial Pathogenesis, and Microbial Evolution. Collaborations among faculty in the Colleges of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Natural Science, Human Medicine, and Veterinary Medicine are encouraged. FACS analysis, imaging, DNA and protein sequence analysis, and molecular structure facilities are available. 

Qualifications: Doctoral Degree in Microbiology, Food Science, or related discipline. Post- doctoral experience is highly desirable. 

Application Procedure and Deadline: The application deadline is Feb. 15, 2000 or until a suitable candidate is identified. A letter of application, summary of research interests, a curriculum vitae, several representative reprints and three letters of reference should be sent to Dr. John Linz, Chair, Search Committee, 234B GM Trout Food Science and Human Nutrition Building, Michigan State University, East Lansing MI, 48824. Questions can be directed to John Linz via phone (517-353-9624), FAX (517-353-8963), or e-mail jlinz@msu.edu). 

Michigan State University is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minority candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.