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Professor and Head

The Department of Chemistry at Mississippi State University (MSU) seeks applications for the position of Department Head. Reporting to the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, the position is a 12-month appointment charged with responsibilities for all departmental operations, including fiscal and personnel management, academic scheduling, resource allocation, strategic planning, and fundraising. The successful candidate will have a strong background in leadership, research, and teaching. The department head will hold the rank of Full Professor and will also be actively involved in research and teaching alongside their administrative duties.

The Department of Chemistry has 24 faculty members, including 18 tenure/tenure-track faculty. Their research spans the core chemistry disciplines, including chemical education, as well as interdisciplinary fields like biophysics, materials science, structural biology, and environmental science. Faculty are supported by external grants from agencies including NIH, NSF, DOE, and USDA. The department has recently expanded its research infrastructure by acquiring advanced mass spectrometry, X-ray diffractometry, and NMR instrumentation. The department has a vibrant community of over 50 undergraduate majors and over 80 graduate students, offering B.A., B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. Collaborative opportunities are abundant across departments, colleges, and University Centers of Excellence. Additional information is available at www.chemistry.msstate.edu.

MSU is a comprehensive Carnegie R1 (Very High Research Activity) institution that serves more than 23,000 students. Known for its beautiful, expansive campus MSU is enhanced by robust relationships with the surrounding area and is highly regarded for its strong community engagement. A founding member of the Southeastern Conference, MSU is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission by serving and inspiring the people of Mississippi. MSU leads the state in research expenditures and consistently ranks among NSF’s top 100 research universities. More details about the university and surrounding areas can be found here.

Located in the growing city of Starkville, Mississippi, we are within a short drive of more than 120,000 acres of state and federal natural areas, with abundant recreational opportunities. Starkville is also located within convenient driving distance of several major metropolitan areas, including Atlanta (4.5 hours), Memphis (3 hours), Birmingham (2 hours), and New Orleans (4.5 hours).

Applicants must apply online at explore.msujobs.msstate.edu (search job 506561 under the Careers tab). Complete applications must include a cover letter, a CV, a statement of administrative experience and philosophy (2-page maximum), a statement of research and teaching expertise and goals (2-page maximum), a description of an action plan for promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (2-page maximum), and contact information for five references. Screening of applications will begin November 1, 2023, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Informal inquiries may be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Angus Dawe (dawe@biology.msstate.edu).

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NMR and Mass Spectrometry Facility Managers

The Departments of Chemistry and Comparative Biomedical Sciences at Mississippi State University are recruiting three full-time 12-month instrument managers for their Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and Mass Spectrometry (MS) facilities.

Chemistry NMR Facility

The successful candidate will supervise the maintenance of assigned NMR instrumentation in the Chemistry department, as well as the training of users. Instruments include three existing NMR systems (300, 500, and 600 MHz) an 800 MHz NMR currently being installed, a helium recovery system, and an X-band electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) system. The candidate will handle mail-in samples, billing, and work with remote users as part of their responsibilities. The successful candidate will also train students on basic NMR use, including a one-credit introductory class for new graduate students, as assigned. The successful candidate may be assigned to assist with managing other analytical research instrumentation based on their interests and expertise.

Full position listing and application link at https://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/en-us/job/507276/research-scientist-i-ii-iii-or-senior.

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Chemistry MS Facility

The successful candidate will supervise the maintenance and user training for liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) instrumentation in the Chemistry department. This includes a Bruker Q-TOF LC-MS system, an Agilent 1200 series single quadrupole LC-MS system, an inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) system, and several GC-MS systems. It also includes a new Q-TOF instrument to be acquired in 2024 as part of an NSF Major Research Instrumentation project. The successful candidate will also train students on basic mass spectrometry use, including a one-credit introductory class for new graduate students, as assigned. The successful candidate may be assigned to assist with managing other analytical research instrumentation based on their interests and expertise.

Full position listing and application link at https://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/en-us/job/507277/research-scientist-i-ii-iii-or-senior.

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Comparative Biomedical Sciences MS Facility

The applicant will support targeted/untargeted metabolomics and proteomics efforts in the college. The instruments in the department include a Thermo Quantis 240 quadrupole-orbitrap hybrid system and a TSQ Quantis triple quadrupole, which are used to identify and quantify small molecules in biological systems. Both systems are interfaced with UPLC inlets. Prior analytical experience with LC-MS/MS is required, which could have been gained on triple quadrupoles, ion traps, orbitraps, or TOF instruments in industry or academia. Prior experience with software that enables chemical compound identification/annotation, such as Compound Discoverer(TM) or LipidSearch(TM), would be beneficial but is not required.

Full position listing and application link at https://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/en-us/job/507206/research-associate-i-ii-iii-or-senior.

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Job Requirements

Applicants should visit the links above for essential job requirements, duties, or responsibilities. For the Chemistry positions, applicants must have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related area. For the Comparative Biomedical Science position, applicants must have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related area. Applicants with prior experience using and managing NMR or MS instrumentation are particularly encouraged to apply.

For more information, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Nick Fitzkee, at nfitzkee@chemistry.msstate.edu.

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution.