Postdoctoral Research Fellowship – Texas Research Institute for Environmental Studies
Texas Research Institute for Environmental Studies Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas Position Summary: The Texas Research Institute for Environmental Studies (TRIES) is searching for a highly motivated and talented research scientist with an expertise in Environmental Toxicology. The candidate’s research program may focus on either aquatic or terrestrial systems. A state-of-the-art and professionally staffed Analytical Laboratory is available to assist in chemical and analytical analyses to fully facilitate the candidate’s research productivity. The candidate also will be expected to write and submit grants to external funding agencies and make strong attempts to acquire additional research funding. The successful candidate will be expected to interact with a highly reputable research faculty and graduate program within the Department of Biological Sciences at Sam Houston State University. Both graduate and undergraduate students will be available for assistance in the candidate’s research program with the option to formally train and mentor graduate students. Qualifications: Ph.D. in Biology, Zoology, or related fields with specialization in Toxicology, Endocrinology, or Ecology Demonstrated oral and written communication skills Demonstrated ability to work independently Record of publication in scholarly journals Demonstrated research interests which compliment the TRIES mission Appointment: This fulltime 12-month appointment is eligible for health insurance benefits and participation in a state retirement program with a competitive salary range of $38,000 - $45,000 depending on experience and qualifications. Application Procedure: Send an application packet including a letter of intent describing qualifications, a current research statement and CV including a list of references with full contact information, at least three reprints or copies of your publications, and three letters of reference to Dr. William I. Lutterschmidt (Director), Texas Research Institute for Environmental Studies, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas 77341-2506. This material (except reference letters) may be submitted electronically in a single PDF e-mailed to [email protected]. Review of applications will begin March 15, 2009 and continue until filled. Starting date is August 2009. Applicants are required to complete three employment forms (The State of Texas Application for Employment, the Applicant Questionnaire, and the Applicant Statistical Data Sheet) which maybe downloaded from and submitted directly to the Department of Human Resources (www.shsu.edu/~hrd_www/employment/staff/) at SHSU, an EEO/AAP employer. ! Questions regarding this position or the application process may be emailed to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>.
