Texas State University-San Marcos Biology/Electrical Engineering/Chemistry/Physics Faculty Search-Molecular Biology and Bio/Nano Structures and Devices. Posting #2010-57. Texas State University is aggressively developing a new Materials Science and Engineering program organized around the Departments of Physics, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Biology, Engineering Technology and the Ingram School of Engineering. We invite applications for three open positions to be immediately filled by outstanding candidates with research efforts in a broad sense enabling the integration of biological and nanoscale structures within device architectures. Areas of interest include novel interactions between biomolecular and inorganic/ semiconductor device components; molecular or biological scaffolds; novel material modification at the nanoscale to minimize nonspecific adsorption and/or facilitate the attachment of biomolecular recognition elements; and synthesis of modified biomolecules for altered cellular function and specific recognition leading to destruction of harmful cells (e.g., antibiotic-resistant bacteria, cancer cells). An earned Ph.D. in the physical, biological, engineering, or biomedical sciences is required. Rank and tenure status are negotiable based on qualifications, with the expectation of one position at the assistant professor level and two at the associate/full professor level. One position will reside in electrical engineering, one in biology, and third home department negotiated based on qualifications. The successful applicant(s) will establish a vigorous externally funded research program, supervise graduate students, collaborate with other faculty, and be committed to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. While all positions provide competitive salaries and startup packages, one senior-level position is funded through a State of Texas Emerging Technology Fund Research Superiority Acquisition Award. Preference for this position will be given to truly outstanding candidates from outside the state of Texas whose research efforts have a high likelihood of supporting technology transfer and commercialization. Texas State is a doctoral-granting university located in the burgeoning Austin-San Antonio corridor, the largest campus in The Texas State University System, and among the largest in the state. Texas State's 30,000 students choose from 101 bachelor and 88 master's and 9 doctoral programs offered by eight colleges. With a diverse campus community including over 33% of the student body from ethnic minorities, Texas State is one of the top 20 producers of Hispanic baccalaureate graduates in the nation. Additional information about Texas State and its nationally recognized academic programs is available at http://www.txstate.edu. Qualifications: Applicants will hold an earned doctoral degree and possess a record of intellectual and academic accomplishments in the described areas that will qualify her or him for appointment at the appropriate level in the appropriate academic department. Other required qualifications include a strong record of funded research, and a strong record of scholastic achievement. Industrial or commercialization experience is highly desired. Application: To ensure full consideration, submit the following via e-mail before March 31, 2010-position will remain open until filled: Faculty application (http://facultyrecords.provost.txstate.edu/faculty-employment/application.html) and accompanying materials which should include a letter of intent, vita, statements of proposed research program, potential commercialization strategy, and teaching philosophy, and list of five references to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . The submission must clearly state desired rank and department.