A tenure-track faculty position in Animal Physiology is available in the Department of Biological Sciences at Wayne State University. This position is open to any sub-discipline in animal physiology including physiological ecology. The Department of Biological Sciences offers generous lab space and highly competitive start-up packages. More details on the position can be found below.
The Department of Biological Sciences at Wayne State University has an opening for a new tenure-track faculty member at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level. We seek an individual studying fundamental problems in animal physiology. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, postdoctoral experience, and an established track record of accomplishments. A record of outstanding achievement, a promising research program, and a commitment to teaching and service are more important than the research sub-discipline of physiology. We are particularly interested in applicants who use innovative theoretical and/or experimental approaches to advance our mechanistic understanding of living systems. Scientists using multi-disciplinary or integrated approaches are especially encouraged to apply. The successful applicant will be expected to teach an undergraduate course in human physiology and one other graduate or undergraduate course each academic year. Applicants are also expected to develop and maintain a vigorous, externally-funded research program, and to participate in service to the department, college, and university. Wayne State University is among the top 50 public research universities as ranked by the National Science Foundation and is noted among the 15 best research institutions at which to work in academia in the nation according to a 2006 survey by The Scientist. The position will officially be posted on-line at jobs.wayne.edu by the end of October. Only those application materials that are submitted to this site will be considered. In addition to an online application that includes cover letter and curriculum vitae, applicants must submit a 2-page statement of their future research plans and have three letters of reference sent to: Chair, Faculty Search Committee, Department of Biological Sciences, Wayne State University, 5047 Gullen Mall, Detroit, MI 48202. Review of applications will begin November 16 and the search will remain open until the positions have been filled. Applications will be considered only when all the materials have been received. Wayne State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women and members of minority groups are especially encouraged to apply.
