The Dept. of Biology at University of Louisiana at Lafayette is advertising for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Coastal or Marine Biology and Integrative Genomics. See the descriptions below (and attached), and please circulate broadly.
Coastal or Marine Biology: The area of research specialty is open; however, we are especially interested in candidates with expertise in invertebrate zoology/ecology or climate change biology. Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. in a relevant field and postdoctoral experience. Successful applicants will be expected to establish a vigorous, externally-funded research program, provide instruction to undergraduates and participate in our Ph.D. program in Environmental and Evolutionary Biology. Cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, statement of teaching interests, and a list of three references (including postal and email addresses) should be emailed as a single pdf attachment to: [email protected]. Please include “Coastal Biology Search” in the subject line. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by October 9, 2015. Integrative Genomics: We are searching for an outstanding scientist who utilizes genomics, bioinformatics, or molecular biology to address important questions in evolution, behavior, physiology, or environmental biology. Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D. in a relevant field, a significant publication record, and postdoctoral experience. Successful applicants will be expected to establish a vigorous, externally-funded research program, provide instruction to undergraduates and graduate students and participate in our Ph.D. program in Environmental and Evolutionary Biology. Cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, statement of teaching interests, and a list of three references (including postal and email addresses) should be emailed as a single pdf attachment to: [email protected]. Please refer to Integrative Genomics search in the subject line. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by October 9, 2015. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public research university with High Research Activity with accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. With an enrollment of over 18,000 students and 575 full-time faculty members, UL Lafayette is the largest of nine universities in the University of Louisiana System. The University offers degree programs in 54 undergraduate disciplines, 20 post bachelor certificates, four graduate certificates, the master’s degree in 27 disciplines, and the doctorate in 10 disciplines. Further information about the University is available on the University's webpage at http://louisiana.edu. With approximately 30 faculty members and 70 graduate students, the biology program is one of the largest of its kind on the Gulf Coast. -- James Nelson Assistant Professor Department of Biology PO Box 43602 Lafayette, LA 70504 Email: [email protected] Phone: 337-482-6642 Office: BLD 205D Website: jamesanelson.wordpress.com
