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PLANT FUNCTIONAL ECOLOGIST The Department of Plant Biology at Michigan State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. We seek an individual who investigates the ecological significance of physiological, morphological, and/or developmental traits. We are particularly interested in applicants who employ phylogenetic and/or molecular genetic methods. This position complements a number of recent hires in ecology, evolution, population genetics, developmental biology, and bioinformatics at MSU. The successful applicant will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, participate in the graduate program in Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, and Behavior (www.msu.edu/~eebb), and maintain an externally funded research program. Applicants must have a Ph.D., and postdoctoral research experience is desirable. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a summary of research accomplishments and future research objectives, a brief description of teaching philosophy and goals, and three letters of reference. Information about the Department of Plant Biology can be found at http://www.plantbiology.msu.edu. The review of applications will begin November 30, 2007 and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified. Application materials should be sent electronically to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Questions regarding this position may be sent to Douglas Schemske ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.
