Tenure Track Position in Evolutionary Genetics The Department of Biology at Emory University seeks an investigator who studies the mechanisms of evolution. We will consider applicants holding a PhD or equivalent degree with training and experience in a wide range of specializations including, but not limited to, evolutionary genetics, molecular genetics, population genetics, molecular ecology, experimental systems biology, and functional genomics/bioinformatics. This position is for a tenure-track Assistant Professor, although an appointment at a higher rank will be considered in exceptional circumstances.
Applicants are expected to establish a vigorous, extramurally funded research program and enthusiastically participate in the undergraduate and graduate teaching missions of the Biology Department and Interdepartmental Graduate Program in Population Biology, Ecology and Evolution (http://www.biomed.emory.edu/PROGRAM_SITES/PBEE/) In addition to a CV and publication list, applicants should submit a single PDF file with the following: (1) A statement of their current and soon anticipated research and approach with a clear description of the questions they are addressing. This statement should explicitly indicate the significance of their research to evolutionary biology at large. (2) The applicant should describe how they will contribute to the Department¹s teaching mission at both the undergraduate and graduate level. (3) A list of names and e-mail addresses of five potential referees. Do not include letters of recommendation with your application or request that letters of recommendation be sent without being solicited by the Department of Biology. The Emory University Biology Department (http://www.biology.emory.edu/) is housed in a modern, well-appointed building. The Biology faculty is productive, well funded, and actively engaged in the research and teaching missions of the University. The successful applicant will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, resources, and academic interactions with over 300 faculty engaged in biological research in the College and Medical School at Emory University and regional institutions including the Centers for Disease Control. Emory is located on a beautiful campus at the periphery of the City of Atlanta, a vibrant, affordable, and culturally diverse city in the wooded foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Applications should be submitted electronically, to [email protected]. Review of applications will begin January 3, 2013. Emory University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; Applications from Women and Minorities are particularly welcome. ________________________________ This e-mail message (including any attachments) is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this message (including any attachments) is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please contact the sender by reply e-mail message and destroy all copies of the original message (including attachments).
