Dear Colleagues, This is a very nice position for a senior-level Ecologist. If you have any questions about the position, please feel free to contact me. Tiffany Knight
Director Tyson Research Center Washington University invites applications for the tenured position of DIRECTOR of its Tyson Research Center. The Tyson Research Center is a fenced 2,000-acre outdoor laboratory of oak- hickory forest, savannah and prairie ecosystems on a karst landscape. Tyson is on the boundary of the Ozark Plateau and is located only 20 miles from the main campus and on the edge of St. Louis metropolitan region. Tysons activities include extensive field research, educational programs, and outreach. Facilities include the Living Learning Center, a certified Living Building, new laboratories and a recently renovated administration building. Tyson is a member of Washington Universitys International Center for Advanced Renewable Energy and Sustainability (I-CARES) (http://i- cares.wustl.edu). The Director will be an I-CARES endowed professor and a faculty member in an appropriate department and school of Washington University with opportunities to participate in both graduate and undergraduate education. The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. and an on-going research program that is externally funded and internationally recognized. Potential fields of research include but are not limited to ecology, earth sciences, environmental studies, environmental engineering, landscape architecture, and anthropology. Experience in the use and administration of field research sites is desirable. The director will be responsible for overseeing the administration of the research center, including coordination of research and education activities, developing programs, and supervision of the permanent staff who oversee day to day operations. This is a 12 month appointment with a competitive salary. The starting date is open. Additional information on Tyson Research Center can be found at www.tyson.wustl.edu. Letters of application should be accompanied by a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of experience and research interests, and the names of three individuals who can provide letters of recommendation. Questions regarding the position and application can be sent to: Tyson Director Search [email protected]. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by February 1, 2014. Washington University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Applications from women and members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged.
