Assistant Professor, Ecohydrology Oklahoma State University A full-time, eleven-month, tenure-track position, 70% research and 30% extension. This position reports directly to the Head of the Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management (NREM). Responsibilities: 1. Establish a nationally recognized externally funded research program. Desirable areas of research include, but are not limited to, scaling ecohydrological processes from catchment to basin scales, effects of vegetation and vegetation management on stream flow regimen, modeling and measurement of transpiration and other hydrologic processes, riparian and wetland land interactions, and the effects of land management on environmental flows. 2. Develop a comprehensive extension program based on research to promote sustainable land management with a focus on water. 3. Recruit, mentor and train graduate students. Minimum Qualifications: 1. A Ph.D. in ecohydrology, ecology, hydrology, watershed science or related field. The area of expertise and research interest should be focused on the link between ecology and hydrology. 2. Ability to mentor undergraduate and graduate students. 3. Ability and desire to work cooperatively to (a) develop and maintain an active, nationally recognized interdisciplinary research program, to include publishing in leading scientific journals; (b) seek and secure extramural funding through participation in competitive grants programs and; (c) develop productive extension programs in ecohydrology. The complete job description may be found at http://nrem.okstate.edu.
Individuals wishing to apply should submit a letter of application, transcripts, professional résumé, and the name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address of 3 to 5 references. Review of applications will begin on January 7, 2008, and will continue until a suitable applicant is identified. The position will be filled by May 1, 2008, or as soon thereafter as a qualified candidate is available. Applications, nominations, and questions should be directed to Dr. Sam Fuhlendorf, Search and Screen Committee, Oklahoma State University, Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management, 008 Agricultural Hall Room C, Stillwater OK 74078-6013, (405) 744-9646, E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] Oklahoma State University is an AA/EOE employer.
