The University of Oklahoma is seeking a new faculty member who works at the intersection of climate change and biological diversity to fill a 12-month, tenure-track position as an Assistant Professor jointly appointed between the Oklahoma Biological Survey and the Department of Botany and Microbiology, beginning 1 July 2011. We seek researchers who use modern tools to understand how changing climate patterns influence plant biodiversity and ecosystem function. The University of Oklahoma provides an ideal setting for addressing this question because of the sharp, eastwest climate gradient across the southern Plains, the diversity of ecoregions and habitats, excellent infrastructure including world-class climate and genomics facilities, and strong faculty expertise in Meteorology, Climate, Molecular and Organismal Biology, and Ecology and Environmental Science. Responsibilities will include developing an externally funded research program and teaching one course per year in the candidates area of expertise. A Ph.D. is required; postdoctoral experience is preferred. The successful applicant must demonstrate research productivity, the potential to attract external funding, and teaching skills. Screening will begin 15 December 2010 and continue until the position is filled. Please send curriculum vitae, up to five sample reprints, and full contact information for four references to Michael A. Patten, Search Committee Chair, Oklahoma Biological Survey, University of Oklahoma, 111 East Chesapeake Street, Norman, Oklahoma 73019. For additional information on programs at the Oklahoma Biological Survey and Department of Botany and Microbiology, please visit http://www.biosurvey.ou.edu/ and http://www.ou.edu/cas/botany-micro/. For information on the universitys climate resources, see http://www.ocs.ou.edu/. The University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Woman and minorities are encouraged to apply.
