Mississippi State University (MSU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level to start in the fall of 2026. Candidates with research interests in the area of mass spectrometry-based proteomics are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will contribute to the NanoBio Immunoengineering Consortium (NIEC) at MSU. NIEC is a multi-institutional effort in Mississippi supported by the NSF E-RISE RII program. This program focuses on biomolecular interactions with novel nano- and biomaterials, and the successful candidate may be housed in the Department of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, or both. The successful candidate will have a strong record of research excellence and will be expected to develop an independent, externally funded research program. They will also contribute to graduate and undergraduate education through effective and engaging teaching in their discipline. Candidates with experience in technology development and commercialization will receive special consideration. Application review will begin on November 1 and will continue until the position is filled.

 

Applicants must apply online and include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae (CV), a 3-5-page summary of research plans, and a 1-2-page statement of teaching philosophy and interests. In addition, applicants should include in their CV the contact information for three individuals to serve as references. Questions should be sent to search@chemistry.msstate.edu. Applications should be submitted through https://www.msujobs.msstate.edu/ (Job ID 509770).

Mississippi State University is classified as an R1 institution, indicating very high research activity and doctoral degree production. The participating departments represent significant research activity at the institution, generating several recent NIH R15, R35, and R01 awards, NSF CAREER awards, and competitive USDA, DOD, and DOE funding. Cross-college collaborations are available between the College of Arts & Sciences, the College of Engineering, the College of Veterinary Medicine, and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. In addition, the NIEC Program encourages collaboration between biomaterials scientists, polymer chemists, and materials scientists throughout the state. The NIEC is also supported by a corresponding NSF E-CORE grant, which aims to build research infrastructure throughout the state. Recent infrastructure improvements include a cryo-EM at the University of Southern Mississippi, as well as an 800 MHz NMR and an ultra-high-resolution time-of-flight mass spectrometer at MSU. Available institutional resources include mass spectrometry facilities found in Chemistry and the Institute for Genomics, Biocomputing, and Biotechnology (IGBB), fluorescence and electron microscopy found in the Institute for Imaging and Analytical Technologies (I2AT), NMR and X-ray crystallography facilities, AAALAC-accredited animal facilities, and the High Performance Computing Collaboratory (HPCC).

 

 

 

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, biophysics, or a closely related field, as well as at least one year of postdoctoral training. Candidates should demonstrate excellence in research and a strong record or clear potential for outstanding teaching and student mentorship.

 

Preferred qualifications include a demonstrated ability to collaborate on experimental quantitative proteomics and a strong interest in advancing technology development in biological mass spectrometry. Candidates with a proven track record of interdisciplinary teamwork will be prioritized. Prior success in teaching, research, or service at a U.S. academic institution, national or defense laboratory, or in private industry is also considered a strength.

 

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs, or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, (662) 325-5839.