ADIPOSE TISSUE AND LIPID BIOLOGIST

摘要

The Department of Animal and Poultry Sciences at Virginia Tech invites applications for a tenure-track ASSISTANT PROFESSOR position in adipose tissue biology. A Ph.D. in the life sciences is required. The candidate will be expected to develop an innovative, extramurally funded research program on aspects of adipose tissue biology and/or lipid metabolism that are relevant to growth, obesity, or the metabolic syndrome. The appointment will be 80 percent research and 20 percent teaching. Review of applications will begin May 15,2009, and continue until the position is filled. Applicants can review the complete position description and must complete the faculty application online . A cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, and a list of three references with addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers must be included.