Purdue University seeks Assistant Professor

Position Summary

Expected Responsibilities:

The successful candidate is expected to develop a nationally recognized research program focusing on omics applications of food to develop a healthy diet. Specifically, this position would bring opportunities to (1) define the metabolic signatures of cultural and traditional foods to inform disease risk and/or (2) understand the metabolic mechanisms mediating the health impacts of foods. The successful candidate will establish a nationally recognized, externally funded (e.g., federal agencies and private sector) research program, advise graduate and undergraduate research students, and develop a reputable graduate and undergraduate teaching program. Potential exists for teaching distance courses. They are expected to actively contribute to departmental, college, and university initiatives and engage in national and international professional activities. The Department is an integral part of the College of Agriculture, one of the world’s leading colleges of agricultural, food, life, and natural resource sciences, ranked eighth globally in the 2022 QS World University Rankings. The College is deeply committed to the land-grant missions (teaching, research, and extension), international activities and perspectives that span all missions, and excellence in all we do. The College has 11 academic departments and includes 302 faculty, 2823 undergraduate students, and 689 graduate students. The College’s current strategic plan can be accessed at https://ag.purdue.edu/about/strategic-plan.html.

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