ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: MOLECULAR ECOLOGY AND GLOBAL CHANGE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
The Odum School of Ecology and the Department of Genetics, Franklin College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Georgia invite applications for a joint appointment, tenure-track Assistant Professor in molecular ecology. Candidates should be skilled in the use of modern molecular genetic tools and take a question-driven approach to understanding ecological systems, evolution in nature, and/or global environmental change. Areas of research might include, but are not limited to: rapid adaptation and speciation, conservation genetics, evolutionary responses to climate change, habitat alteration or species invasions, or biogeography. The University of Georgia has world-renowned programs in both Ecology and Genetics, and this faculty position is intended to strengthen ties between two units that have much potential for collaboration in areas of undergraduate education, graduate training and research. Our websites, http://www.ecology.uga.edu/ and http://www.genetics.uga.edu, provide more information about the respective departments. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a rigorous, externally funded research program, will teach in our undergraduate core courses, and will contribute to graduate training. A Ph.D. or equivalent in biology or any relevant field is required, and at least one year of postdoctoral experience is preferred. To apply, candidates should: (1) combine into a single PDF file a (I) cover letter indicating career goals, (II) curriculum vitae, (III) statement of research accomplishments and future goals (2 pg. max.), (IV) statement of teaching philosophy and experiences regarding instruction and mentoring (2 pg. max.); (2) combine three reprints of research papers into a separate PDF file. These two files should then be submitted online at http://webapps.ecology.uga.edu/facultysearch/MEGC. Candidates should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted via the same web site. Applications received by December 16, 2013 will receive full consideration. The anticipated start date for the position is August 2014. The University of Georgia is an EEO/AA institution 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. 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 and sea grant institution located in the city of Athens, 90 miles northeast of Atlanta.
