| Position ID: | OSU-Micro-OESIM [#25748] |
| Position Title: | Ohio Emintent Scholar in Industrial Microbiology |
| Position Type: | Tenured/Tenure-track faculty |
| Position Location: | Columbus, Ohio 43210, United States [map] |
| Subject Area: | Microbiology |
| Appl Deadline: | (posted 2023/09/18, listed until 2024/03/18) |
| Position Description: |
Ohio Eminent Scholar in Industrial Microbiology Department of Microbiology College of Arts and Sciences
Position Overview The Department
of Microbiology invites applications for the position of Ohio Eminent Scholar in
Industrial Microbiology. This is an endowed, tenure-track position at the
Associate or Full Professor level. The Ohio Eminent Scholars (OES) Program,
created by the Ohio General Assembly and administered by the Ohio Board of
Regents, aims to enhance the national eminence of selected outstanding academic
programs at Ohio universities by attracting nationally recognized scholars. For
this position, applications are sought from those with a distinguished track
record in industrial microbiology, interpreted broadly to include excellence in
applying molecular biology, chemistry, biochemistry, chemical biology,
physiology, or multi-omics approaches to study industrially relevant microbes,
biotechnology, antibiotics and microbial natural products, renewable biofuels
and bioproducts, and/or climate change mitigation.
Education and Experience Requirements
How to Apply Apply to the Careers at Ohio State website at https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Ohio-Eminent-Scholar-in-Industrial-Microbiology_R89250-1
. A competitive application consists of the following required elements: a
cover letter, curriculum vitae, separate research and teaching statements, and three
letters of reference. Review of applications will begin on November, 1 2023 and
will continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to Igor Jouline at jouline.1@osu.edu.
You will be presented with the opportunity to
attach up to FIVE documents in the Application Documents section. Please
include the following:
You will be asked for names and contact
information for three reference letters at a later date. The College With more than 80
majors and 100 minors, the College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart
of the university. The Arts and Sciences provides extraordinary opportunities
to collaborate across disciplines, blending creativity and analysis to truly be
at the forefront of thought. The breadth and depth of knowledge in the college
gives students and researchers the critical thinking and adaptability essential
for a lifetime of success.
Department Information Comprised of 23 faculty
members, the Department
of Microbiology is fully committed to advancing knowledge
through research, educating students from all backgrounds, and serving
communities and organizations at all levels. Our unit values basic science and
has long-standing
strengths in molecular biology and microbial physiology and growing strengths
in microbial ecology and microbiome science. Many of our faculty have ties to
multi-disciplinary organizations on campus, including the Center for RNA Biology, the Center for Microbiome
Science, the Infectious Disease Institute, and the Department of Microbial Infection and
Immunity.
The University Ohio State is
a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of
America’s leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes’
list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees
receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision
insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or
alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
The Ohio State
University’s Shared
Values include
Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and
Compassion, and Integrity and Respect. Our university community welcomes
differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and
upholds freedom of expression.
Ohio State is
a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform
themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and
specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that
serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.
The Ohio State
University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting,
supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of
this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and
prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual
careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or
employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as
well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding
community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and
consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective
faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University.
In addition to being responsive to
dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our
community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio
State is an NSF
ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western
Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).
Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio
State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse
metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide
range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities,
excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service,
transportation, and technology industries. Additional
information about the Columbus area is available here. In addition
to its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four
regional campuses including Ohio State
Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in
addition to Ohio State ATI in Wooster.
All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color,
disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic
information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy,
race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Final candidates are subject to
successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be
required during the post offer process. |
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