The John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, Illinois is seeking candidates for a full time research and teaching position focusing on freshwater ecology in the Great Lakes region. The selected candidate is responsible for developing and executing an applied research project focusing on Great Lakes fishes, with special emphasis on migration and movement patterns. Research using the aquarium facilities of the Conservation Research Department is encouraged, as well as using other existing Shedd assets when appropriate. Some outreach effort (e.g. Great Lakes FishFinder app) is also expected.
Responsibilities will also include serving as lead instructor for a Freshwater Ecology class offered through the Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area (ACCA). ACCA is a consortium of 15 private liberal arts colleges, founded to promote cooperation in education and training in the sciences. The semester-long, 3-credit hour course is offered in the fall with a required field component. The successful candidate would be responsible for developing lecture material, organizing field excursions, teaching the course, and managing associated logistics. This is a long-term, PhD-level position. We will begin to review applications on 19 Feb 2016. For full position description, please see attached ad, or visit http://sheddaquarium.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a23xwy5s6l4c To apply: Please submit a cover letter (maximum length 1000 words) summarizing your background, teaching experience, and research interests; a curriculum vitae; a brief synopsis of research ideas addressing Great Lakes fish migrations/movement (maximum length 500 words); and pdfs of two papers/manuscripts. Please also provide names and contact information for three references. The letter, CV, and reference information should be sent to Megan Rachal ([email protected]). To discuss the specifics of this position contact Dr. Chuck Knapp ([email protected]) or Dr. Peter McIntyre ([email protected]).
