Department of Biology University of Nevada, Reno Ecologists (2) and Developmental Biologist
The Biology Department at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), seeks two ECOLOGISTS for tenure track positions to start July 2008. The department has targeted EECB (ecology, evolution, and conservation biology) as one of its strategic foci for growth. The department's EECB faculty have well established excellence in conservation biology, conservation genetics, behavioral ecology, and evolutionary ecology. The ecology positions are: (1) ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR with strong interests in conservation biology and (2) ASSISTANT PROFESSOR with area of specialization open. Nevada remains one of the least studied parts of North America, and there are many ecological and conservation challenges in the Mojave Desert, the Great Basin, and nearby California. Diverse funding opportunities exist for research on these challenges. The successful candidates will be provided with competitive start-up packages and will be expected to maintain nationally recognized, extramurally funded research programs. The Department has ~ 620 majors, ~ 45 MS and PhD students, ~ 24 state-funded faculty, and averages ~ $4 million/y in extramural awards. Reno sits on the eastern flank of the Sierra Nevada in close proximity to desert and montane field sites and to Lake Tahoe. Reno was recently rated one of the best small cities in the US for overall quality of life. Applicants should send application letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research plans, and contact information for three references electronically at website: http://www.unrsearch.com. Please specify the position for which you are applying. For complete position announcement and requirements, visit website: http://jobs.unr.edu. Applications received by October 15, 2007 will receive full consideration. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action. Women and underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
