The Department of Psychology at Michigan State University is seeking an outstanding
scientist for a tenure system appointment in behavioral and statistical genetics at the
rank of assistant professor effective August 16, 2017. We seek a scientist with an
interdisciplinary line of scholarship and expertise in computational/statistical genetics
as it applies to studies of humans. We have a particular interest in scientists with
training in twin methods and analyses as well as computational genomics. Candidates should
exhibit a strong potential to secure extramural funding and be highly productive scholars
and effective teachers for our undergraduate and graduate programs. Candidates must
complete an online application at
https://jobs.msu.edu/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3…
(posting #4191). Applications should include a CV, statements of research and teaching
interests, and three representative reprints. Please also arrange for three letters of
recommendation to be emailed to Cathy Garavaglia at:
garava10@msu.edu<mailto:garava10@msu.edu> (Attn: Behavioral Genetics Search).
Consideration of applications will begin November 1st, 2016, and continue until the
position is filled. Persons with disabilities have the right to request and receive
reasonable accommodation.
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer and is committed to achieving
excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications
and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities.
Michigan State University is located in East Lansing, MI, with easy access to the state
capital, Lake Michigan, and great school districts. MSU is also pro-active in exploring
opportunities for employment for dual career couples, both inside and outside the
University. Information about MSU's dual career support can be found at
http://miwin.msu.edu/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A…VFbdlje_zfgJNuzhM7k&e=>.
S. Alexandra Burt, PhD
Professor of Psychology
Associate Director of Clinical Training
Co-Director of the Michigan State University Twin Registry
Psychology Building
316 Physics - Room 107D
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
48824
(517) 432-5602