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Michigan State University Research Associate-Fixed Term in East Lansing, Michigan
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Research Associate-Fixed Term
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Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College:College Of Natural Science
Department:Mathematics 10032574
Sub Area:FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary:Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Research/Scientific, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union
Position Summary
The Department of Mathematics at Michigan State University invites applications for Mathematical Biology Research Associates with astarting date of August 16, 2023.However, earlier starting dates are possible. These are one-year, benefits-eligible positions that are potentially renewable on an annual basis contingent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funding. Candidates will be mainly evaluated on their potential in research.
Research in one or multiple areas including 1) AI-based drug design and discovery, 2) Bioinformatics/protein engineering/single cell RNA seq analysis, 3) Machine learning/deep learning, and 4) Computational topology/geometry/graph
Mathematical instruction
Potential mentoring graduate students in support of research activities
Potential research funding applications to NSF, NIH, and other funding agencies.
Research Associates will be affiliated with Professor Guowei Wei, who will direct their research activities. The research associates will engage in our active instructional mentoring program if their appointment includes an instructional component.
Minimum Requirements:Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or equivalent area before the starting date.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate -Mathematics or equivalent area, such as computational chemistry/biology/biophysics and computer science.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or equivalent area before the starting date.
Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or equivalent area, such as computational chemistry/biology/biophysics and computer science. Applications are considered from any of the focus areas 1) AI-based drug design and discovery, 2) Bioinformatics/protein engineering/single-cell RNA sequence analysis, 3) Machine learning/deep learning, 4) Computational topology/geometry/graph.
Desired Qualifications
Candidates are required to have a Ph.D. in Mathematics or equivalent area, such as computational chemistry/biology/biophysics and computer science. Applications are considered from any of the focus areas 1) AI-based drug design and discovery, 2) Bioinformatics/protein engineering/single-cell RNA sequence analysis, 3) Machine learning/deep learning, 4) Computational topology/geometry/graph.
Required Application Materials
Applicants must submit their application materials to the Mathematical Biology Research Associate job posting on Mathjobs.orgat https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/20327to be considered. A complete application includes a vita, research statement the indicates their experience in any of the four focus area, and at least 3 letters of recommendation, one of which must address their teaching experience.
Together-we-will Statement
The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at:https://msu.edu/together-we-will/
Special Instructions
All applicants must apply and submit required materials towww.mathjobs.org.
Please see visit our job posting on Mathjobs.org at https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/20327
Review of applications will begin on October 5, 2022and continue until positions are filled. A background check is required for employment.
Review of Applications Begins On
10/05/2022
Remote Work Statement
MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.
Website
HTTPS://MATH.MSU.EDU/
Department Statement
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer and is committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce and inclusive culture that encourages all people to reach their full potential. The University actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities. MSU is committed to providing a work environment that supports employees' work and personal life.
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
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