ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN CONSERVATION GENETICS
Department of Natural Resources Conservation
University of Massachusetts Amherst
The Department of Natural Resources Conservation at the University of
Massachusetts Amherst
seeks applications for a 9-month, tenure-track appointment as Assistant
Professor in
Conservation Genetics. A doctoral degree in Conservation Genetics or closely
related field is
required with a strong background in genetic and evolutionary applications
to problems of
conservation biology, landscape ecology and resource management involving
terrestrial and
aquatic organisms. Duties include teaching an undergraduate conservation
genetics course, a
graduate-level course in applied conservation genetics, and contribution to
a graduate-level
sequence of courses in the design and analysis of ecological data; and
developing independent
and collaborative research programs. Earliest start date is September 1,
2009. Review of
applications will begin January 5, 2009. The position will remain open until
filled. Applicants
should submit curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching goals,
and the names,
addresses and contact information of three references to:
Kevin McGarigal, Chair
Conservation Genetics Search Committee
Department of Natural Resources Conservation
Holdsworth Natural Resources Center
University of Massachusetts, Amherst MA 01003
(413) 577-0655 or [EMAIL PROTECTED]
The full position description is available on the web at:
http://nrc.umass.edu/index.php/positions-in-nrc/
The College and the Department are committed to increasing the diversity of
the faculty, student
body and the curriculum. The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative
Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to
apply.
