The Department of Genetics at the University of Georgia invites applications at the Assistant Professor level for a tenure-track faculty position in evolutionary genetics. We welcome applications from any area of evolution research, from pattern to process, and we are particularly interested in candidates whose research uses established or emerging model animal systems. The UGA Department of Genetics has strengths in evolution, molecular genetics, and genomics, and we are looking for a colleague who will both strengthen and diversify our core areas.
The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. or equivalent in biology or any relevant field, and have postdoctoral experience and a strong record of scientific productivity. The candidate will be expected to maintain a rigorous, externally funded research program, will teach in one of our undergraduate core courses, and will contribute to graduate training. For information about the department, see http://www.genetics.uga.edu, and for information on evolutionary biology research across UGA see: http://www.genetics.uga.edu/evolutionary/. To apply, candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of their three best publications, and statements of research interests and teaching philosophy (no more than 4 pages total) as a single PDF file to https://www.franklin.uga.edu/jobs/. Three letters of recommendation should be uploaded separately to the same web site. The committee will begin reviewing applications on November 15, 2013, and continue until the position has been filled. The Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, its many units, and the University of Georgia are committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and students, and sustaining a work and learning environment that is inclusive. Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University is an EEO/AA institution. Georgia is well known for its quality of life in regard to both outdoor and urban activities. The University of Georgia, the oldest state- chartered university in the United States, is a land/sea grant institution located in the city of Athens, 90 miles northeast of Atlanta. Inquiries about this position can be directed to Kelly Dyer at [email protected]. Kelly Dyer Assistant Professor Department of Genetics University of Georgia Athens, GA 30602-7223 email: [email protected] phone: 706 542 3154
