Assistant Professor, Integrative Arthropod Biology Department of Entomology University of Maryland College Park
We seek candidates doing outstanding work on any aspect of terrestrial arthropod biology. Topics of special interest to us include, but are not limited to: vector biology; insect/microbe interactions; insect behavior; ecology, and biodiversity; systematics, evolutionary biology and evo-devo; developmental biology and physiology; functional and comparative genomics; and arthropod roles in urban ecosystems, ecosystem services and their link to human health. The appointee will be expected to build a nationally prominent, robustly funded research program, as well as contribute to our undergraduate and graduate teaching portfolios. The appointee will join an intellectually diverse but cohesive department dedicated to integrative, collaborative understanding of basic and applied terrestrial arthropod biology, and to serving the public. The department plays a leading role in the NSF-funded National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center, and collaborates extensively with NIH, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Smithsonian and other local agencies. Nearby Washington D.C. and vicinity offer a wealth of cultural and recreational opportunities.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field, and demonstrated excellence in both scientific publication and ability to obtain external funding.
Candidates should submit a cover letter describing qualifications, a c.v., a summary of research and teaching experience and future plans, and contact information for five people from whom letters of recommendation can be requested. Electronic submission of applications through the University's web page is required (https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/35263). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but for best consideration, apply by 15 September 2015. Questions may be directed to Search Chair, [email protected].
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
