The National Evolutionary Synthesis Center (www.nescent.org), NESCent, is a national Center sponsored by the NSF to promote synthetic activities in evolutionary biology.
The Center seeks a full time Assistant Director for Science. The Assistant Director will assist the Director and Associate Director for Science and Synthesis in promoting the scientific activities of the Center and will be involved in all scientific activities of the Center. Specific tasks will include coordinating the reporting functions of the Center, including developing assessment tools and surveys; working with informatics staff to implement reporting modules of the administrative database; and working with Directors and other senior staff in preparing grant applications, annual reports and documents for site visits and advisory boards. The individual will also help to oversee the logistics of the proposal review system, and to coordinate other Center activities, including Darwin Day and other symposia and workshops. The individual filling this job should have a Ph.D. in evolutionary biology or related field, several years of postdoctoral experience and an interest in developing experience in administrative activities. Candidates should submit a letter of application discussing their background and interests, a CV and names of three individuals willing to provide letters of recommendation to AcademicJobsOnline at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/Duke/NESCent. Applications will be considered until the position is filled; applications received before July 15 will be guaranteed consideration. For more information see our web site at NESCent Employment Opportunities at http://www.nescent.org/about/employment.php. Duke University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
