Assistant Professor: Microbial Bioeconomy & Biotech Research

UW–Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UW‑Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Bacteriology to launch a research program in the New Bioeconomy. Candidates may study diverse systems, leveraging microbial genomes to create functional bio-based processes, potentially using generative AI to metabolism, structure, and synthetic biology.

The hire supports teaching needs and may develop new courses in quantitative microbiology, microbial bioeconomies, or microbiome engineering.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have an excellent academic record, a vision for an innovative and impactful research program, the skills to implement it, and a commitment to high quality and inclusive undergraduate and graduate instruction and mentoring.
• Ideal candidates will have a strong background in microbiology, microbial natural product chemistry, synthetic biology, biotechnology, or related fields, with expertise related to developing biological systems for producing renewable materials, chemicals, and fuels for growing the bioeconomy.
• PhD in microbiology, synthetic biology, agricultural/biological engineering, or related fields, with expertise in developing biological systems for producing renewable materials, chemicals, and/or fuels required by position start date.

Responsibilities

• Developing and directing a well‑recognized and extramurally funded research program.
• Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses and contributing to curriculum updates and innovations to educate a diverse student body.
• Mentoring graduate students and supervising their research.
• Participating in departmental and university faculty governance.
• Contributing to professional and public service, and participating in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments, schools, and colleges.

Skills

Microbiology

Synthetic biology

Biotechnology

Microbial natural products

Biochemistry

Education

PhD

Job description

UW‑Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Bacteriology to launch a research program in the New Bioeconomy. Candidates may study diverse systems, leveraging microbial genomes to create functional bio-based processes, potentially using generative AI to metabolism, structure, and synthetic biology.

The hire supports teaching needs and may develop new courses in quantitative microbiology, microbial bioeconomies, or microbiome engineering.