Clarkson University is hiring a plant molecular biologist. Candidates doing research in the domains of ecology and evolution will be seriously considered. This is a good position for someone who would like to work at an institution that equally values strong research and effective teaching.
*Tom Langen* Chair, Dept. of Biology Professor, Depts. of Biology Clarkson University *P**lant Molecular Biologist, Assistant Professor (tenure-track)* Clarkson University is a nationally ranked research university and the institution of choice for more than 3,400 enterprising, high-ability undergraduate and g raduate students. The Department of Biology seeks an excellent teacher and p roductive researcher to fill a tenure- track position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning with the 2019–20 academic year. The successful applicant will hold a Ph.D. and have postdoctoral experience in using a plant model system to investigate fundamental or applied que stions focused on one or more of the following: plant biotechnology, deve lopmental biology, cell biology, or molecular ecology and evolution. Teachin g duties will include undergraduate and graduate courses in plant molecular biology and biotechnology, botany, and areas of the successful applicant’s e xpertise. The successful candidate will develop a strong, externally funded research program that complements our strengths in biotechnology, health sc iences, and environmental biology. The Clarkson University Biology Program values excellent undergraduate teaching and innovative research involving undergraduates and graduate students in our Interdisciplinary Bioscience and Biotechnology doctoral and masters degree programs. We value collaboration among researchers; the successful candidate will be expected to develop research and teaching collaborations with Clarkson colleagues, including researchers affi liated with the Trudeau Institute and Institute for a Sustainable Environment. Clarkson University is committed to the goal of building a culturally diver se and pluralistic faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from minorit ies, women, and people with disabilities. Candidates should describe how multicultural issues have been or will be brought into courses and describe previous activities mentoring minorities, women, or members of other underrepresented groups. Applications should be received by November 15, 2018 for full consideration. To submit your application, go to https://clarkson.peopleadmin.com/. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson University actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities.
