Microbiology and Molecular Genetics Michigan State University
2215 Biomedical Physical Sciences East Lansing, MI 48824-4320
Undergrad and Grad Info:
517-884-5287
Chair: 517-884-5292
Fax: 517-353-8957
Monday, November 9
Genetics: The Molecular Machinery of Chloroplast Division. Dr. Kathy Osteryoung, Michigan State University. 12:30 pm, 1425 Biomedical Physical Sciences.
Entomology/Microbiology & Molecular Genetics: Influence of the microbiome on pathogen transmission: Lessons Learned from tsetse Flies. Serap Aksoy, Yale University. 4:00 p.m., 1425 Biomedical Physical Sciences.
Physics & Astronomy: Atomic-and molecular-scale device: Beyond DC electronic transport. Doug Natelson, Rice University. 4:10 p.m., 1400 Biomedical Physical Sciences.
Plant Research Lab: Silverswords and Lobeliads: Restoring Hawaii's Marvels of Evolution. Dr. Robert Robichaux, University of Arizona. 4:10 p.m., 101 Biochemistry.
Tuesday, November 10
Statistics & Probability: Colloquium: Functional
Mixture Regression. Fang Yao, University of Toronto.
10:20 a.m., A405 Wells Hall.
Microbiology and Molecular Genetics: Viruses and Dorals. Forest Rohwer, San Diego State University. 4:10 p.m., 1415 Biomedical Physical Sciences.
Wednesday, November 11
Pharmacology & Toxicology: Proton Powered Transmission.
Asim Beg, University
of Michigan. 12:00 p.m.,
B448-449 Life Sciences.
Chemistry: The Evolution of Biomolecular Function. Floyd Romesberg, Scripps - California. 3:00 p.m., 136 Chemistry.
Ecology, Evolutionary Biology and Behavior: Predicting Diversity in Animal Communication: Insights from Mechanistic Studies in Frogs and Fishes. Molly Cummings, Section of Integrative Biology, University of Texas, Austin. 3:30 p.m., 247 Plant Biology.
Thursday, November 12
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology: Seeing the
Light: Color Vision and Photomorphogenesis in Photosynthetic Organisms. Dr.
Beronda Montgomery, Michigan
State University.
11:30 a.m., 101 Biochemistry.
Neuroscience: Post-training dephosphorylation of eEF-2 promotes protein synthesis for memory consolidation. Dr. Yaping Tang, Louisiana State University. 12:30 p.m., 1425 Biomedical Physical Sciences.
Chemistry: Boron Containing Heterocycles. Warren E. Piers, University of Calgary, Alberta. 4:00 p.m., 136 Chemistry.
Horticulture: Building a genome wide association platform in maize using next generation technology. Dr. Joseph Clarke Syngenta. 4:10 p.m., A149 Plant & Soil Sciences.
Physics & Astronomy: Towards material imaging at the space-time limit. Chong-Yu Ruan, Michigan State University. 4:10 p.m., 1415 Biomedical & Physical Sciences.
Friday, November 13
Science at the Edge: Structural Insights to Post-Translation Modification by SUMO, a Ubiquitin-like Protein. Christopher D. Lima, Structural Biology, Sloan-Kettering Institute. 11:30 a.m., 1400 Biomedical Physical Sciences.
Chemistry: Digital Microfluidics for Discrete Sample Handling. Paul Vogel, Michigan State University. 12:40 p.m., 136 Chemistry.
Faculty Positions…
The Division of Biology at Kansas State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning in the 2010/2011 academic year. We seek an outstanding individual who will establish a vigorous, extramurally funded research program within the area of pathogen-host interactions, specifically involving the study of viruses or eukaryotic parasites that infect humans and/or animals. Please note that candidates working exclusively with prokaryotic organisms should apply to a separate position that is currently being advertised in the Division of Biology. Our areas of interest are broad and include molecular or genomic research on animal or human pathogens and pathogen-host or pathogen-vector interactions, including immunity or the evolution of such associations. The successful candidate will complement existing strengths in infectious disease research on campus, and will also contribute to graduate and undergraduate instruction in the Division of Biology. A Ph.D. or equivalent and post-doctoral training are required. The position includes a competitive salary and start-up package. The Division of Biology features a diverse, collegial, and interactive faculty who collectively bring in over $10 million per year in extramural research funding, and includes a research and graduate training program in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, as well as research initiatives in Functional Genomics, Ecological Genomics, and Arthropod Genomics, among others. K-State is a major research university with excellent research facilities, including the newly constructed Biosecurity Research Institute, a state-of-the-art BSL3 building located on the main campus. K-State is situated in Manhattan, a pleasant college town of roughly 50,000 people in the rolling Flint Hills region of northeast Kansas.
Application Instructions (please read carefully):
Applications must include the following items formatted as a single
PDF document:
1) Comprehensive curriculum vitae
2) Statement of research interests
3) Statement of teaching philosophy and interests
4) Up to three representative publications may be included at the end of the
PDF document (optional).
In addition:
Three letters of reference must be sent directly by their authors (electronic
versions preferred)
The entire application (with the exception of the reference letters) should be submitted by email as a single PDF document to . In the subject line of the email, please enter the following: Last Name, First Name, faculty search. Reference letters should be sent directly by their authors to .
Please note that multiple files or files in other formats, such as Microsoft Word, will not be accepted and will be returned to the applicant for conversion to a single PDF document.
Questions about the position can be directed to:
Dr. Rollie Clem
Chair, Faculty Search Committee
Tel: 785-532-3172
Review of applications will begin November 16, 2009 and continue until the
position is filled. KSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer, and actively seeks diversity among its employees. Criminal background
checks are required for all employees.
The Division of Biology of Kansas
State University invites applications for a tenure track Assistant
Professor position beginning in the 2010-2011 academic year. We seek an
individual who will establish a strong, extramurally funded research program in
the general area of bacterial pathogenesis microbiology or host-bacterial
interactions. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate
instruction in microbiology, as well as, graduate instruction in areas of
interest. A Ph.D. or equivalent and postdoctoral training are
required. The position will include a competitive salary and start-up
package. The Division of Biology
is a large, diverse unit with a strong record of research productivity and
funding with investigators in molecular and cellular areas of microbiology,
virology, immunology, genetics, plant and animal development, and ecological research.
Applications should include the following:
1) Comprehensive curriculum vitae
2) Statement of research interests
3) Statement of teaching philosophy and interests
4) Three letters of reference (must be sent directly by their authors)
5) Up to three representative publications may be included (optional)
The entire application (with the exception of the reference letters) must be submitted by email as a single PDF document to . In the subject line of the email, please enter the following: Bacterial pathogenesis, Last Name, First Name. Reference letters should be sent directly by their author to .
Questions about the position can be directed to:
Dr. Stephen K. Chapes
Chair, Bacterial pathogenesis Search Committee
Division of Biology, Kansas
State University
Tel: 785-532-6795
Review of complete applications will begin on November 16, 2009, and
continue until the position is filled. A criminal background check is
required for all new employees. KSU is an equal opportunity employer and
actively seeks diversity among its employees and encourages applications from
women and minorities.
Upcoming Dates…
November 13: All currently enrolled students who have not enrolled for Spring 2010 by 8 p.m. are subject to a $50 late enrollment fee.
November 26: Thanksgiving Day, University Closed
November 27: Thanksgiving Day Holiday, University Closed
December 11: Fall classes end
December 18: Final date to submit graduate thesis/dissertation to the graduate school for Fall 2009 graduation.
December 24: University Closed
December 25: Christmas, University Closed
December 31: University Closed
