The Department of Biology at the University of Nevada, Reno seeks to hire a half-time Ecoimmunologist at the assistant professor level, tenure-track. We are particularly interested in ecologists working at the whole organism level, and areas of expertise could involve herbivores and natural enemies in wild populations as well as model laboratory systems. The successful candidate is expected to maintain a nationally recognized, extramurally funded research program, to train PhD students, and to participate in undergraduate teaching. The Biology Department has 1200 majors, 50 graduate students, 24 state-funded faculty, and averages $4 million/yr in extramural awards. Reno is located in the Sierra Nevada mountains near Lake Tahoe and was recently rated one of the best small cities in the US for outdoor recreation and overall quality of life. Go to https://www.unrsearch.com/postings/11145 to submit application materials, including an application letter, CV, research plans, teaching interests, and contact information for three references. The application deadline for this position is January 2, 2013.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action. Women and underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
