North Dakota State University invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering. (60% Agricultural Experiment Station; 40% Extension): 12 month, Tenure-track.

You will help establish new industries based on renewable resources, by developing critically-needed research and extension programs. The primary focus is on systems for supplying cellulosic feedstocks to biorefineries. This includes harvest, densification, storage and transportation of cellulosic feedstocks. 

As a researcher, you will conduct interdisciplinary research, direct graduate students, author refereed publications, present research results at national meetings, and attract extramural funding. 

As an Extension specialist, you will provide education and technical assistance, mainly off-campus; develop educational materials and programs for the public; and train and assist Extension agents, producers, and industry professionals using various media.

• For additional information:
  • Detailed Position Description (including minimum and preferred qualifications)
  • Information on NDSU and Community
  • Bio Opportunities Web site (overview of NDSU programs in biomass and bioproducts)
  • ABEN Department Home Page

Applicant screening will begin April 28, 2008, and continue until the position is filled. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Application may be by mail or e-mail. Submit letter of application showing how all minimum qualifications are met and highlighting those preferred qualifications that are met, a 1-2 page statement of research interests and goals, a 1-2 page statement of extension interests and goals, detailed curriculum vita, transcripts of coursework for all university degrees, and names, titles, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses for three professional references to:

Dennis Wiesenborn
Chair, Search Committee
Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
North Dakota State University
PO Box 5626
Fargo ND 58105-5626
Phone: 701.231.7277
Fax: 701.231.1008
Email: d.wiesenborn@ndsu.edu

North Dakota State is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.