Lee Johnson Elected to AAAS Fellow

Thursday, November 8 2007

Lee Johnson, Emeritus Professor and former Chair of the department, was elected to the rank of Fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science.  Each year the Council elects members whose "efforts on behalf of the advancement of science or its applications are scientifically or socially distinguished."  Lee will be honored during the February 16, 2008 AAAS Fellow Forum, a part of the Association's Annual Meeting.  Congratulations!

Open Faculty Positions in Molecular Genetics

Thursday, November 1 2007

TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITIONS

 

The Molecular Genetics Department at The Ohio State University invites applications for two full-time, open rank tenure-track positions. Preference will be given to candidates employing model genetic systems with research programs in Developmental Biology or Genome Sciences. The successful candidates will be expected to have outstanding novel research programs and commitment to education at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

 The Department of Molecular Genetics is a vigorous and highly interactive department that plays a central role in the molecular life sciences on campus. The department consists of faculty members studying important problems in molecular, cellular, and developmental biology using a variety of model organisms including plant and animal viruses, fungi, plants, worms, insects, mice and humans. Departmental faculty members participate in numerous campus-wide collaborations and focus groups such as the Cell Biology Group, the Developmental Genetics Group, and the RNA group (http://www.biosci.ohio-state.edu/~rnaclub/). College of Biological Sciences faculty members may also participate in three university-wide programs chosen for Targeted Investment in Excellence (http://oaa.osu.edu/TIE2.php): the Mathematical Biosciences Institute, the Public Health Preparedness Program, and the Translational Plant Sciences Initiative. Considerable resources are being provided to the new chair of the department, Dr. Anita Hopper (http://www.biosci.ohio-state.edu/news/news-ahopper-chair.php), to further enhance this excellent department. The Ohio State University is the flagship institution of the state's higher education system. It is located in the state capital, Columbus. Columbus has been ranked as one of the country's best places to live and work. Information about the Department, the University and Columbus can be obtained at: http://www.osumolgen.org/.  

Applicants should submit a curriculum vita, a brief description of research interests and future directions, and the names and contact information for at least three professional references. Submit electronic applications to: siegman.1@osu.edu or paper applications to: Molecular Genetics Faculty Search Committees, Department of Molecular Genetics, 984 Bioscience Building, 484 West 12^th Avenue, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210.  Review of applications will begin November 1, 2007 and will continue until the positions are filled.

 The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Flexible work options available.

Welcome to new faculty member!

Monday, August 27 2007

Dr. Jian-Qiu Wu joined the Department of Molecular Genetics and Department of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry. Dr. Wu joins us from Yale University where he was a Postdoctoral Researcher for five years. His research includes the roles of signaling and cytoskeletal proteins in cell polarization and cell division.