Ecologgers, I just wanted to draw your attention again to the recently posted "Systems Biologist" position at Virginia Commonwealth University. Candidates focused on aspects of ecological complexity are encouraged to apply. Please forward widely to anyone you think might be interested. For official application submission guidelines please go to www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/facjobs/ and click on Life Sciences to select Systems Biologist posting. Applications are due 03/01/2012
VCU is a fast growing R1 university - already the largest university in Virginia - with a strong and growing program in ecology. Note that the Biology web page is currently being redesigned and new faculty Derek Johnson (old web pg: http://biology.ucs.louisiana.edu/content/derekjohnson) and Andrew Eckert (http://eckertlab.blogspot.com/) are not yet listed. In addition, we are currently in the midst of a global change ecologist search. These colleagues would be in addition to those currently reflected on VCU Biology (http://www.has.vcu.edu/bio/), Center for Biological Complexity (http://www.vcu.edu/csbc/index.html), Center for Environmental Sciences (http://www.vcu.edu/cesweb/) and new Rice Center field station (http://www.vcu.edu/rice/). It is also easy to connect with collaborators at the University of Richmond (http://biology.richmond.edu/) and William and Mary (http://www.wm.edu/as/biology/?svr=web). Richmond is a great place to live. A mid-sized city, close to DC, the Blue Ridge Mts., and beaches, right on the fall zone of the James River. The green corridor along the James River in the heart of the city offers excellent mountain biking, bird watching, fishing, trail running and class III-V white water. My daily 15 min bike commute to campus is mostly on wooded trails through the park system (I often see eagles as I check the water level at Hollywood Rapids on Belle Island). Richmond has a vibrant arts, museum and music scene. VCUs School of Arts & Design is among the best in the country (http://arts.vcu.edu/). Richmond defies stereotypes. Who would have suspected that the "capital of the confederacy" would also be the third most tattooed city in America (http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/38722211/ns/today-style/t/top-most-tattooed-cities-america/#.TxmDVYGHNq8). My point is this - Richmond will surprise you! See: http://pictures.vcu.edu/collections/index.html#num=5483&id=album-111 For more information on why Richmond is an awesome place to live, peruse the below (for starters) James River park System: http://www.jamesriverpark.org/ Richmond Folk Festival: http://www.richmondfolkfestival.org/ First Fridays Art Walk: http://www.firstfridaysrichmond.com/ Richmond Farmers markets: http://richmondgoodlife.com/richmond_farmer_markets.htm Richmond bikers Association: http://www.raba.org/ Best of Outdoor Events: http://www2.richmond.com/lifestyles/2012/jan/03/richmond-outdoors-best-2011-ar-1582228/ Museum of Fine Arts: http://www.vmfa.state.va.us/Default.aspx Science Museum: http://www.smv.org/ Richmond *Flying Squirrels* (for real) baseball: http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t3410 Richmond pro soccer: http://www.richmondkickers.com/ Richmond restaurants: http://www.richmondmagazine.com/ Richmond restaurants: http://www.urbanspoon.com/lb/49/best-restaurants-Richmond Richmond nightlife: http://www2.richmond.com/music-nightlife/ Recent posting SYSTEMS BIOLOGIST VCU Life Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Applicants should have an outstanding record of systems biology research, as broadly defined from the sub-cellular to the ecosystems level. The successful candidate will be required to develop or continue a productive, externally-funded research program, and direct graduate students. The applicant should be committed to interdisciplinary graduate education and will assume the lead role for the Systems Biology core course for the Integrative Life Sciences (ILS) Doctoral Program. Additional requirements include: postdoctoral experience; evidence of excellence in scholarship and teaching; and demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU. Virginia Commonwealth University has an enrollment of 32,000 students, including over 40 graduate students in the ILS program. For application submission guidelines, requirements, and deadlines, please go to www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/facjobs/ and click on Life Sciences to select Systems Biologist posting. Application Process: Submit vitae, statement of research interests, teaching philosophy, and three letters of reference to: Regina Jefferson, [email protected], VCU Life Sciences, Virginia Commonwealth University, PO Box 842030, Richmond, VA 23284-2030. Virginia Commonwealth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Deadline: 03/01/2012 Virginia Commonwealth University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
