Colleagues - UNH has is doing a cluster hire in Environmental Microbiology, please help spread the word!
ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY The College of Life Science and Agriculture (COLSA), home of the New Hampshire Agricultural Experiment Station, at the University of New Hampshire seeks outstanding applicants for three tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level starting Fall, 2016 as part of a cluster hire to build upon our strengths in ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY. The CRITICAL ZONE MICROBIAL ECOLOGY position will address areas of interest that include global change, nutrient cycling, carbon transformations and host-microbe interactions relevant to the soil-groundwater-surface water interface. Expertise in applying Omics and bioinformatics along with additional complementary approaches to address ecological questions is expected. The MICROBIAL ECOLOGY position will address any of several areas including environmental microbiology, microbial genomics, population genetics, evolution, ecology, host-microbe interactions and symbiosis, microbiomes and genome-based environmentally-related fields. The PLANT- MICROBE INTERACTIONS / PLANT PATHOLOGY position will address the biology, ecology, or epidemiology of plant pathogens and plant diseases of agricultural importance in New England, with emphasis on sustainable cropping systems. Potential foci could include biological/biorational approaches to disease management, rapid detection/diagnostics, crop biosecurity, and disease resistance. These positions integrate and build upon UNH’s strengths in environmental microbiology, ecosystem science, sustainable agriculture and food systems, biogeochemistry and plant/microbial genomics. The positions will be housed in the Departments of Natural Resources & the Environment (NREN), Molecular, Cellular & Biomedical Sciences (MCBS), and Biological Sciences (DBS) and will offer exceptional opportunities for collaboration and synergy across departments and colleges. The primary responsibilities of each position will be the development of a productive, internationally recognized and externally funded research program, excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching based on college needs and the expertise of the successful candidates, and effective mentoring of graduate and undergraduate students. COLSA supports the diversity goals of UNH and the successful candidate can expect to work in an increasingly diverse academic environment. Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Microbiology, Microbial Ecology, Plant Pathology, or in a field closely aligned with the respective positions, the demonstrated potential to develop and lead a strong and productive research program, evidence of a clear commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching and training, as well as activities demonstrating a trajectory for national and international professional recognition and success. The ability to collaborate effectively with a broad range of environmental scientists is important. Postdoctoral experience, university or agency- based, is desired. Application Instructions: Information, including detailed position descriptions and complete application information is available at colsa.unh.edu/employment. All applicants are required to apply online at https://jobs.usnh.edu. The following application materials are required: 1) a cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) names, addresses, email, and phone number of four professional references, 4) statement of teaching interests and philosophy, 5) research statement, and 6) up to three representative publications. The candidate will be notified to seek permission before any references are contacted. Please identify the position for which you wish consideration. Review of applications will begin on 12/31/2015 and will continue until the positions are filled. University Description and Mission: The University of New Hampshire, located in Durham, is a Research-I, Land, Sea and Space Grant University that has been recognized both nationally and internationally for research and teaching excellence and a commitment to sustainability. The College of Life Sciences and Agriculture is organized into four interacting academic units and includes the state’s Agricultural Experiment Station. COLSA supports the diversity goals of UNH and that successful applicants can expect to work in an increasingly diverse academic environment. As an NSF ADVANCE institutional transformation grant recipient, the University strives to enhance the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women faculty and other underrepresented groups in STEM disciplines. EEO/Affirmative Action Statement: The University seeks excellence through diversity among its administrators, faculty, staff, and students. The university prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Application by members of all underrepresented groups is encouraged.
