-- Diane Ebert-May, PhD Professor, Plant Biology 270 Plant Biology Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48824 (office) 517.432.7171 (cell) 517.256.3536 (fax) 517.353.1926
http://www.plantbiology.msu.edu http://www.first2.org
Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Department of Biological Sciences,
Murray State University. Two-year, full-time, postdoctoral position
to begin March 2009. Qualifications: Ph.D. in an area of biology
and demonstrated interest in undergraduate biology teaching and
research required. Expertise in dealing with complex data sets,
building and maintaining relational databases, and using web-based
technology required. Excellent communication skills, teaching
experience (e.g., graduate teaching assistant), and a working
knowledge of statistics is preferred. Responsibilities: Building and
maintaining relational databases for an NSF-funded project
http://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward.do?AwardNumber=0817224)
focused on the professional development of postdoctoral scholars in
teaching and learning biology, assist with project data analysis and
conducting workshops on curriculum development, instruction, and
assessment. The postdoctoral fellow will work with the PIs, teach an
undergraduate biology course, and pursue questions about the learning
of science using appropriate research designs and methods. The
successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop substantive
credentials in teaching that are fully integrated into their science
expertise. Application deadline: February 2, 2009. To Apply: Submit
a letter of application, curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy,
copies of transcripts, and names and addresses (including email) of
three references To: Chair of Search Committee, Postdoctoral Research
Fellow, Department of Biological Sciences, 2112 Biology Building,
16th St., Murray State University, Murray, KY 42071.. Women and
minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State University is an
equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer
