Environmental Microbiology of Aquatic Systems
We seek to hire an Assistant Professor with research interests in
environmental microbiology. Emphasis is placed on understanding the
broad factors affecting aquatic ecosystems in natural and urban settings
from local to regional scales. Specific areas of interest may include
natural and human-influenced dynamics of microbial communities, the
detection and mitigation of waterborne pathogens, algal blooms, and/or
biofilms. Candidates using metagenomics/bioinformatics approaches to
these questions are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful
candidate will complement the three broad areas of interest within the
water cluster, including human impacts on the global hydrologic cycle,
urban water and wastewater systems, and linkages between water and
energy systems.
Full ad:
WATER CLUSTER - Environmental Microbiology of Aquatic Systems
Tenure-Track Position
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI
The University of Cincinnati is pleased to announce a tenure-track
faculty position in the area of environmental
microbiology of aquatic systems. This position is part of the second
round of hiring for the Water Cluster
Initiative that will hire a total of six new tenure-track faculty
members to strengthen interdisciplinary programs in
water research, education and outreach. The Water Cluster hires
represent a joint initiative between the
College of Engineering and Applied Science (CEAS), the College of Arts &
Sciences (A&S), and the College of
Design, Architecture, Art and Planning (DAAP).
Building on our research and innovation strengths, UC's Cluster Hiring
Initiative supports existing and emerging
partnerships within and between colleges, divisions and areas. In
partnership with the Vice President of
Research, the Provost’s cluster hiring investments harness the power of
faculty members focused on solving
the world’s biggest challenges through leading-edge research and
interdisciplinary collaborations that erase
boundaries and embrace creative, bold ideas.
Designed to attract top-quality faculty from around the world, UC’s
Clusters represent the university’s
commitment to investing in faculty and interdisciplinary
problem-solving. UC’s Water Cluster establishes our
region as a national and global leader in water research, education and
outreach centered on integrated water
resources management within and across natural and engineered systems.
By bringing water planning and
management experts together, the Water Cluster provides a supportive
platform for new approaches to
environmental sustainability.
A job description for the specific position follows. Please see the
Provost’s website
http://www.uc.edu/provost/cluster-hiring-initiative for more information
about the Cluster Hiring initiative, and visit https://jobs.uc.edu
<https://jobs.uc.edu/> for a listing of all open positions.
Environmental microbiology of aquatic systems. We seek to hire an
Assistant Professor with research
interests in environmental microbiology. Emphasis is placed on
understanding the broad factors affecting
aquatic ecosystems in natural and urban settings from local to regional
scales. Specific areas of interest may
include natural and human-influenced dynamics of microbial communities,
the detection and mitigation of
waterborne pathogens, algal blooms, and/or biofilms. Candidates using
metagenomics/bioinformatics
approaches to these questions are particularly encouraged to apply. The
successful candidate will complement
the three broad areas of interest within the water cluster, including
human impacts on the global hydrologic
cycle, urban water and wastewater systems, and linkages between water
and energy systems.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an
internationally-recognized externally funded research program; provide
excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching and education; and
contribute to scholarly activities performed within academic communities
across the university. The successful
candidate will also be expected to contribute in meaningful ways to
interdisciplinary research and educational
activities that complement and are synergistic within the Water Cluster.
Qualifications
A Ph.D. degree in biology/microbiology or a closely related field is
required. Candidates will be evaluated
based on their alignment within the Water Cluster and on their academic
credentials, their record of research,
teaching and scholarly activities and potential for success in
developing a funded research program and
making contributions in research, teaching and service to the field.
Appointment
The position is anticipated to be filled at the rank of Assistant
Professor. However, exceptional Associate and
full Professor candidates will be considered based upon credentials.
Successful candidates are expected to
have a primary appointment in either the Department of Biological
Sciences (A&S) and/or Environmental
Engineering (CEAS), and a potential joint appointment in the second
department or in others commensurate
with the background and expertise of the candidate.
Proposed Start Date: August 15, 2017 or as negotiated
To Apply
For full consideration, please complete our online application, submit a
cover letter, a curriculum vita that
includes a list of recent publications; a list of four references with
address, email and phone contact
information; a detailed research (3 page maximum) and educational (2
page maximum) plan; and a personal
statement summarizing your contributions (or potential contributions) to
diversity and inclusion, as they relate to
teaching, research and mentoring (1 page maximum) to the appropriate job
requisition ID (listed below). All
application materials must be submitted electronically to the University
of Cincinnati’s on-line application
system at https://jobs.uc.edu <https://jobs.uc.edu/> (Requisition ID
#14821) by December 31, 2016. However, we will continue to
accept and review applications until the position is filled. For
questions about the positions, please contact
Professor Ron DeBry ([email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>).
EEO/AA
The University of Cincinnati has a strong commitment to the principle of
diversity and, in that spirit, seeks a
broad spectrum of candidates including women, minorities, veterans and
people with disabilities. Individuals
with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process
should notify the Human Resources
Department at 513-556-6381 by the application deadline.
The University of Cincinnati is the recipient of the National Science
Foundation ADVANCE Institutional
Transformation Award to increase the participation of women in academic
science and engineering careers.
