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                        The Pennsylvania State University
                  Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering

POSITION: Assistant/Associate Professor, Synthetic Biology Engineer

QUALIFICATIONS: For this tenure-track position, candidate must have a PhD, a research background in
biological, agricultural, or chemical engineering or a related engineering field, and at least one engineering
degree (B.S., M.S., Ph.D.). Research experience at the interface of engineering and biology is important
because the faculty member is expected to interact and provide leadership with teams of engineers and
biological and physical scientists. Familiarity with biological processes and bio-nanotechnologies is very
significant to this position. Ability to communicate effectively, to provide creative leadership, and to work
cooperatively with students, faculty, staff, and industry groups is paramount. Professional Engineer (PE)
registration, or adequate pursuit thereof, is desirable.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will assume a key role in a major energy initiative
co-funded through the Penn State University's Institutes of Energy and the Environment (PSIEE),
http://www.psiee.psu.edu. Opportunity exists to be part of the community of investigators in a second
major Penn State initiative under the Huck Institutes for the Life Sciences, http://www.huck.psu.edu.
Moreover, the candidate will be able to collaborate with investigators in the Biomass Energy Center
(http://www.bioenergy.psu.edu/) This synthetic biology engineer will apply engineering paradigms of
design, fabrication, and system synthesis to biological science with particular emphasis directed toward
renewable biomass energy. The successful candidate should be a collaborative leader dedicated fully
to the unlimited potential of interdisciplinary partnerships among biological scientists and biological
engineers. Development of an internationally recognized research program with substantial external
funding will be expected. The successful candidate will also be expected to develop and teach
undergraduate and graduate courses on synthetic biology engineering principles and applications as
well as to enhance several existing biological engineering courses. The position is anticipated to be
jointly administered by the College of Agricultural Sciences and the College of Engineering, with
potential adjunct faculty appointments in multiple departments.

SALARY: Competitive and commensurate with background and experience. An attractive benefits
package is available.

APPLICATION: Applicants should submit a letter of application, resume, academic transcripts, a letter of
research and teaching interests, and the names and addresses of four professional references to:
                             Dr. Paul Heinemann
                             Chair, Search Committee
                             Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering
                             224I Agricultural Engineering Building
                             The Pennsylvania State University
                             University Park, PA 16802
                             Email: hzh@psu.edu
                     For information about the Department, see www.abe.psu.edu

CLOSING DATE/AVAILABILITY: Applications will be accepted until March 1, 2008, or until a suitable
candidate is found. The position is available on June 1, 2008.

Penn State University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and the diversity of its work force.