Position announcement: Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Ecology University of Memphis Department of Biological Sciences The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Memphis (http://www.memphis.edu/biology/) seeks to complement and build on existing strengths in ecology and evolution by inviting applications for a tenure-track position in ecology at the rank of assistant professor to begin August 2012. We seek an outstanding ecologist with an integrative research program designed to understand the genetic mechanisms underlying responses of organisms to their natural environments. Preference will be given to ecologists whose research is in the specific areas of ecological genetics/genomics. Exceptionally qualified applicants in other subdisciplines of ecology will also be considered. The successful applicant will be expected to develop an externally funded research program, supervise PhD and MS students, and contribute to the teaching curriculum by developing courses in general ecology, as well as in his/her area of expertise. Candidates must have a PhD and post-doctoral experience, a record of peer-reviewed publication and other scholarly accomplishments.
The University of Memphis is a leading metropolitan research institution with over 30 faculty members specializing in diverse subdisciplines of the biological sciences. The Feinstone Center for Genomic Research (http://www.memphis.edu/feinstone/ ), the interdepartmental Program in Bioinformatics (http://www.memphis.edu/binf/ ), the Ecological Research Center (http://www.memphis.edu/erc/), the Integrated Microscopy Center (http://www.memphis.edu/imc/), and the Meeman Biological Field Station (http://www.memphis.edu/meeman/), are all administered through the department and offer outstanding opportunities for research, teaching, and collaboration. Candidates should submit a letter of application, statements of research interests and teaching philosophy, and a cv online at https://workforum.memphis.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1317675455052 Applicants should also provide contact information for three references willing to write letters of recommendation, if requested. Review of applications will begin on November 15th, 2012. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Randall Bayer, Chair, Ecology Faculty Search, Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152, USA (or email [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>). Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Memphis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that accommodates individuals with disabilities.
