Assistant/Associate Professor Aquatic Microbial
Ecology, Flathead Lake Biological Station
Tracking Code
1386-254
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Job Description
he Flathead Lake Biological Station (FLBS) of The
University of Montana invites applications for a
tenure-track position at the Assistant or
Associate Professor level in the area of aquatic
microbial ecology. We seek a qualified and
collaborative microbial ecologist using advanced
approaches, including environmental genomics, to
address modern questions of microbial structure,
function, and interactions in inland waters. We
have a special interest in individuals capable of
developing research and training programs focused
on microbial dynamics in Flathead Lake, its
catchment, and its surrounding ecoregion,
building on the existing long-term record of
ecological dynamics in Flathead Lake. This is a
resident position at FLBS with annual teaching
duties in the FLBS summer academic program and
associated campus programs as well as service
obligations to the station, relevant academic
unit(s), and university. An individual hired at
the former level will be expected to demonstrate
strong potential for external research funding;
an individual hired at the latter level is
expected to have already demonstrated strong funding success.
The successful applicant will be able to leverage
individual research efforts via ongoing
limnological research that is built on FLBS'
permanent endowment, its biennial legislative
funding, and various research grants. In addition
to proactive, professional collaboration with
other resident faculty, the position provides the
opportunity to work routinely with outstanding
field and laboratory staff, including those in
FLBS' recently upgraded facilities for analytical
chemistry, genomics, microscopic analyses, and
GIS. The successful applicant will make creative
contributions to FLBS and university teaching
missions and will also be able to successfully
mentor graduate and postgraduate scholars. We
also seek an individual who can effectively
communicate research via the Station's active
public engagement programs. We emphasize strong,
cooperative interactions among FLBS faculty
members and affiliates but with considerable
latitude for individual professional development. Join us!
About the Flathead Lake Biological Station-
<http://flbs.umt.edu/>http://flbs.umt.edu/
Established in 1899 on the eastern shore of one
of North America's largest lakes, FLBS is a
world-class ecological research and education
facility adjacent to Glacier National Park in the
heart of the Crown of the Continent ecoregion. In
2016 the station will be under the leadership of
incoming Director James Elser with a mission to
conduct basic and applied ecological research
with emphasis on fresh water; provide field
ecology courses; and supply scientific data,
interpretation and outreach to help resolve
environmental problems and inform public policy
locally, regionally, nationally and
internationally. The FLBS strives to advance
understanding of complex linkages among
atmospheric, terrestrial, aquatic, and human
components of watershed ecosystems in a
natural-cultural context. This requires a genes
to ecosystems approach and, therefore, the
scientific team at FLBS is strongly
interdisciplinary. Research foci at FLBS include
remote sensing of climate-mediated landscape
change; plankton ecology; water quality and
supply in changing landscapes; ecological
stoichiometry; limnology of Flathead and other
large river-lake systems; systems ecology and
modeling of large river ecosystems; nutrient
limitation and biogeochemistry; evolutionary
biology of animal, plant, and microbial
populations; ecological impacts of invasive
species; and integration of social and ecological
processes in a systems framework to help solve
environmental problems. Major FLBS facilities
are recently remodeled and fully equipped for
on-site research and education and a newly
reconditioned 10-m research vessel, the Jessie B, is available.
Requirements
A PhD in biology, ecology, microbiology, or related field required
Poostdoctoral experience preferred
Potential for successful interactions wwith
individuals from diverse backgrounds
Record of high quality scholarrly publication
Record of, or potential for, developing
innovative research programs suitable for Flathead basin and beyond
Record of, or potenntial for, funding success necessary for research program
Record of, or potential for, teaching excellence
Record of, or potential for, successsful graduate mentoring
Potential for building collaborations and
interaactions both within the FLBS and beyond, including the UM main campus
Abbility and desire to communicate science with diverse stakeholders
How to Apply
Application review will begin on December 1, 2015
and continue until the position is
filled. Upload the following materials: *Please
note: only five (5) attachments are allowed per
application. Please combine documents accordingly.
Letter of Interest addressing the stated
required skills for the position, including a
vision for professional development (3 page maximum)
A full up-to-date curriculum vitae including
education and experience relevant to the required
criteria (up to 3 representative papers may be submitted as part of the CV)
Names andd contact information for three (3) professional references
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Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment
In accordance with University policy, finalists
for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.
ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the
hiring process for persons with disabilities. For
example, this material is available in
alternative format upon request. As an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we
encourage applications from minorities, veterans,
and women. Qualified candidates may request
veterans or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.
References *References not listed on the
application materials may be contacted; notice
may be provided to the applicant.
Employment Eligibility. All New Employees must
be eligible and show employment eligibility
verification by the first date of employment at
UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).
James Elser
Regents' Professor & Parents Association
Professor (Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental
Science); Distinguished Sustainability Scientist
School of Life Sciences, Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 85287-4501
480-965-9747 (office, LS-A 310) -6899 (fax)
Lab:
<http://www.elserlab.asu.edu/index.html>http://www.elserlab.asu.edu/index.html
Blog:
<http://stoichiometry.wordpress.com/>http://stoichiometry.wordpress.com/
Sustainable P initiative:
<http://sustainablep.asu.edu/>http://sustainablep.asu.edu/
Twitter: @arizonajje
Some news of interest:
<http://news.umt.edu/2015/07/073115elsr.php>http://news.umt.edu/2015/07/073115elsr.php
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