Rhodes College Biology and Memphis Zoo Postdoctoral Position
The Biology Department of Rhodes College and the Memphis Zoo se=
ek applications for a shared three-year postdoctoral position to begin Aug=
ust, 2008.
This position will enhance the developing partnership between these adjacen=
t institutions, and will provide mentored teaching opportunities at Rhodes =
in combination with research resources at the Zoo. We encourage applicatio=
ns from individuals whose interests go beyond traditional disciplinary boun=
daries. Areas of research such as Conservation Biology, Restoration Ecolog=
y and Forest Health, Nutritional Ecology or Animal Behavior are of particul=
ar interest to complement the growing interdisciplinary program in Environm=
ental Sciences at Rhodes and ongoing efforts of the Memphis Zoo.
Applicants must have a Ph.D., a strong interest in teaching and=
mentoring undergraduate students and a commitment to research. Teaching o=
pportunities include participation in the introductory biology sequence, a =
zoo-related course, and an upper-level course in the candidate's area of sp=
ecialty.
Founded in 1848, Rhodes College is a highly selective, private,=
residential, undergraduate college, located in Memphis, Tennessee. We asp=
ire to graduate students with a lifelong passion for learning, a compassion=
for others, and the ability to translate academic study and personal conce=
rn into effective leadership and action in their communities and the world.=
We encourage applications from candidates interested in helping us achieve=
this vision. Memphis has a metropolitan population of over one million an=
d is the nation's 18th largest metropolitan area. The city provides multipl=
e opportunities for research and for cultural and recreational activities. =
Read more about Memphis.<http://www.rhodes.edu/about/369.asp> We are an e=
qual opportunity employer committed to diversity<http://www.rhodes.edu/abou=
t/376.asp> in the workforce. The Memphis Zoo is a world-class facility wit=
h an active and professional Conservation Department (http://www.memphiszoo=
.org<http://www.memphiszoo.org/>).
Review of completed applications will begin February 20, 2008. =
Questions about the Memphis Zoo's programs and collaborative opportuniti=
es should be directed to Dr. Andrew Kouba, [EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto:ako=
[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. A letter of application, curriculum vitae, graduate t=
ranscripts, a statement of teaching goals/philosophy, an explanation of how=
the applicant's research interests can be integrated into the current Memp=
his Zoo program, and three letters of recommendation should be sent to:
Dr. David Kesler
Chair, Environmental Sciences Program
Department of Biology
Rhodes College
2000 N. Parkway
Memphis, TN 38112
e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
FAX: 901-843-3565
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David H. Kesler, Ph.D.
Biology Department
Rhodes College
2000 N. Parkway
Memphis, TN 38112
901-843-3557
e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
web site: http://faculty.rhodes.edu/kesler/<http://www.rhodes.edu/biology/k=
esler>
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