TENURE TRACK POSITION IN BIOLOGY
The Department of Biology at Portland State University invites
applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant or
Associate Professor. We seek applicants addressing fundamental questions
on biotic interactions in plant systems, including but not limited to
plant-microbe and plant-insect interactions at any scale of organization
or integration. We encourage applications from individuals whose
interests complement existing departmental strengths in ecology,
evolution, physiology, genetics and our Center for Life in Extreme
Environments (see the departmental web site: http://www.bio.pdx.edu/). A
PhD and postdoctoral experience are required. Priority will be given to
candidates who have demonstrated success in developing a research
program through publications and extramural funding. The successful
candidate will be expected to develop an externally funded research
program, be effective in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate
levels, and participate in the training of graduate students in our
masters and PhD programs. This is a tenure–track, 9–month appointment to
begin in the fall of 2011. Review of applications will begin 15 October,
2010, and will continue until the position is filled. The level of
appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Curriculum vitae, statement of current and future research interests,
and three letters of reference should be sent to: [email protected].
/Portland State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
institution and, in keeping with the President's diversity initiative,
welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support
diversity./
Portland State University is located in downtown Portland, the major
urban center of Oregon. The University is centered on the tree-lined
South Park Blocks, an extensive greenway through the center of the city,
and is surrounded by numerous cafes, pubs, and restaurants. PSU’s
Portland Business Accelerator is located near the south side of campus,
part of an emerging biotechnology research cluster centered in the new
South Waterfront Development. Adjacent to and within walking distance of
the University is the Portland cultural district, home to the Portland
Symphony, the Portland Center for the Performing Arts, the Portland Art
Museum, the Northwest Film Center, and the museum of The Oregon
Historical Society. The city is known for its extensive park system,
highlighted by Forest Park, the largest urban park (> 5000 acres) in the
United States. Extensive hiking and biking trails are found within the
city and surrounding region, and hiking, biking, skiing, windsurfing,
and kayaking are popular outdoor activities that are widely available.
The rugged Cascade and Coast mountain ranges, and beautiful Pacific
coast are all located within a 90 minute drive.
