Working title:

Assistant Professor, Food Pathogens and Toxins Cluster

Official title:

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR(C40NN)

Degree and area of specialization:

Ph.D. or equivalent in life sciences is required.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

Knowledge of genomics, proteomics and/or metabolomics of foodborne microbial pathogens.

Principal duties:

The University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks a highly qualified candidate in genomics, proteomics and/or metabolomics of foodborne microbial pathogens for a tenure-track faculty position (Assistant Professor level) within its Food Pathogens and Toxins Cluster (see http://www.clusters.wisc.edu/). The position provides a 9-month appointment with competitive startup package including state-of-the art laboratory facilities located within the new Microbial Sciences Building. Areas of emphasis may include pathogenesis and virulence, biochemical and genetic regulation of toxin syntheses, and systematic/ecological interactions between microbial foodborne pathogens and their environment, especially food matrices. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an innovative research program that reflects the tradition of research excellence at the University of Wisconsin-Madison; obtain extramural research funding; advise graduate students and mentor postgraduate research personnel; teach undergraduate and graduate courses and develop new courses in his/her area of expertise; participate in the UW-Madison Food Research Institute (FRI) program; participate in faculty governance activities of his/her home department, college, and/or university; have primary and/or joint faculty appointments as appropriate in departments participating in food-safety related fields. Perform university and community service as appropriate.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION

Application must be received by: JULY 01, 2007

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants must include a CV, a statement describing research interests and accomplishments as related to the specific description indicated above, and three letters of reference. Send application materials to: Dr. Amy Wong, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Food Microbiology and Toxicology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1925 Willow Drive, Madison, WI 53706. Applications received by July 1, 2007 will be assured full consideration; review of applications will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.

Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #55641 to