Tenure-track Faculty Position in Microbial Ecology, Department of Biological Sciences, Wright State University, Dayton, OH 45435
The Department of Biological Sciences at Wright State University in Dayton, OH invites applications for a full-time tenure-track microbial ecologist at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level to begin Fall 2015. We are seeking candidates who can contribute to a growing interdepartmental cluster in global change research and the interdisciplinary Environmental Sciences PhD program (http://science-math.wright.edu/environmental-sciences-phd). The successful candidate will be expected to establish a vibrant, extramurally funded program of research in global change microbial biology that will complement existing expertise in genomics, spatial analysis, ecosystem ecology, and plant ecology. Teaching may include contributing to the department's courses in microbiology, ecology, and the candidate's area(s) of expertise. A doctoral degree and a minimum of one year of postdoctoral experience at the time of consideration are required. Departmental faculty participate in the Biological Sciences MSc program and the interdisciplinary Environmental Sciences and Biomedical Sciences PhD programs. In addition to the College of Science and Mathematics, opportunities for collaboration are also available in WSU's Boonshoft School of Medicine, the College of Engineering, and the Lifespan Health Research Center. Resources in support of research include genomics and proteomics facilities, a breadth of microscopy instrumentation, a greenhouse, forest preserve and nearby wetland complexes, an animal care facility, and opportunities to collaborate with individuals at numerous regional clinical, industrial, and research institutions, including the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. A competitive start-up package will be tailored to the specific needs of the successful candidate. WSU has nearly 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students, and the Department of Biological Sciences graduates approximately 150 students per year. More information about Wright State University, the Department of Biological Sciences, its graduate programs, and this open faculty position can be found at http://science-math.wright.edu/biology. Criteria for promotion and tenure in Biological Sciences at WSU can be found at http://sciencemath. wright.edu/biology/about/bylaws. Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and the names and contact information for three letters of reference via http://jobs.wright.edu/postings/7792. Additional details can be found at: http://www.wright.edu/hr/employment/jobopps.html. First consideration for review of applicants will begin November 17, 2014. Wright State University, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, is committed to an inclusive environment and strongly encourages applications from minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities. *************************************** Don Cipollini, Ph.D. Professor, Plant Physiology/Chemical Ecology Director, Environmental Sciences Ph.D. Program Wright State University Department of Biological Sciences 203 Biological Sciences I 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway Dayton, OH 45435 Phone: 937-775-3805 Email: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Lab website: http://cipollinilab.wordpress.com Environmental Sciences PhD program website: www.wright.edu/academics/envsci<http://www.wright.edu/academics/envsci>
