The Department of Biology at the University of South Dakota is recruiting an Assistant Professor (tenure track) in Integrative Biology.
We seek candidates who use modern molecular techniques to address questions that integrate organismal function with environmental and/or developmental influences. The successful candidate's research will complement that of existing faculty, enabling fruitful collaboration and mentoring of graduate students. Opportunities for collaboration include faculty with research interests that scale from molecules to landscapes. Research support includes the departmental DNA sequencing facility, and proteomic/genomic core facilities on campus. Teaching includes molecular biology, courses in the candidate's area of expertise, and possible participation in team-taught introductory biology. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to establish a productive and extramurally funded research program and actively train M.S. and Ph.D. students. Position will begin August 2012. A Ph.D. is required and postdoctoral experience is preferred. How to Apply: Applicants must apply online at https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu and must provide a cover letter that describes background with respect to the qualifications listed above, statements of research and teaching interests, a CV, and names and contact information for at least professional three references. Questions regarding the position may be directed toward Dr. David Swanson, Integrative Biologist Search Chair ([email protected]). Review of applications will begin October 17, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled. The University of South Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty, staff and students.
