Job Description

Position Description
The Department of Biology at Texas State University invites applications for a tenured or tenure track position in Aquatic Microbiology. We are seeking qualified applicants specializing in the
study of the microbiomes of aquatic resources (e.g., natural marine, freshwater, or estuarine
aquatic ecosystems, municipal water or wastewater systems, aquaculture or agricultural water
sources and runoff, desalination plants, recreational resources, or urbanized waterways) by
leveraging emerging genetic/genomic technology and bioinformatics. The successful candidate
will engage in university-wide collaborative initiatives to strengthen our research and mentoring
efforts in emerging areas of microbial genomics, metagenomics, and biodiversity discovery. The
candidate will be expected to develop an externally funded research program involving students
that complements the strengths of our faculty and to teach in their area of expertise (e.g.,
microbiology, bioinformatics, genetics). Questions about the position should be addressed to Dr.
David Rodriguez, Department of Biology, Texas State University, 601 University Dr., San Marcos,
TX 78666 (drdz@txstate.edu; 512-245-1012).

This position is subject to the availability of funds.
Required Qualifications
1. Earned Ph.D. in microbiology, virology, molecular biology, genomics, or related area
2. Record of peer-reviewed research publications in relevant fields, such as microbiology,
microbiomes, or metagenomic analyses related to aquatic systems
3. Postdoctoral or relevant professional experience
Preferred Qualifications
1. Strong molecular genetics and bioinformatics skills
2. Record of external grant funding to support research
3. Evidence of successful supervision and mentoring of students and/or postdocs
4. Record of teaching at the collegiate level
5. Research experience in microbiology complementing the strengths of the College of
Science and Engineering
Application Procedures
Only applications received through Texas State University’s website will be considered:
https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/50377

To ensure full consideration, please submit the following by January 15, 2025:
• Cover letter addressing the required and preferred qualifications (1 page)
• Curriculum Vitae with separate sections for peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed
publications
• Statement of research interests (max. 2 pages)
• Teaching statement describing philosophy, experience, and approach to mentoring (max. 2
pages)
• PDFs of 3–5 peer-reviewed publications most relevant to the position
• Unofficial transcripts (all in one document)
• Contact information for 3–5 professional references (provided in the reference letter section of the application)

*The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting
institutions.