Faculty Position in Ecological Impacts of Climate Change In support of the Purdue University initiative in Climate Change Research and the Purdue Climate Change Research Center (PCCRC), the College of Agriculture (CoA) and the College of Science (CoS) invite applicants for a tenure track faculty position, at the rank of Assistant Professor, in the area of Ecological Impacts of Climate Change. We seek candidates who are studying impacts of climate change on the ecology of terrestrial and/or aquatic ecosystems at the population, community or ecosystem level and at landscape, regional or global scales. Research could include addressing such questions as how climate change will influence species distributions and abundances, conservation practices and/or population viability. Experiments and modeling that identify thresholds of responses of communities and species to climate variability and change also are of interest. We seek to expand the strengths of the PCCRC and the related Purdue Interdisciplinary Center for Ecological Sustainability, with its focus on population, community and landscape ecology, and to complement strengths in biogeochemistry, atmospheric science, and climate modeling. These Centers also are working with the Purdue Discovery Park Center for the Environment, which brings more diverse talents to bear on environmental issues including engineering and economics. We anticipate a joint appointment between the departments of Forestry and Natural Resources (FNR) and Biological Sciences. =20
Candidates must have completed the Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience is preferred. The appointee is expected to develop and maintain a vigorous, externally funded, internationally recognized research program and to teach and mentor students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Screening of applications will begin November 1, 2007 and the search will continue until the position is filled. Additional information on the PCCRC can be found at: http://www.purdue.edu/climate. APPLICATION PROCESS: Submit (1) a cover letter, including the names of three people who have been asked to send letters of reference by the position closing date; (2) a curriculum vita; and (3) statements of research and teaching experience and interests. Application materials can be emailed to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the subject line "Ecological Impacts of Climate Change Position" or sent via postal mail to: Marty Brown, Faculty Search Coordinator Purdue University Department of Forestry and Natural Resources 715 West State Street West Lafayette, IN 47907-2061 =20 Specific questions regarding the position can be directed to Dr. Bryan Pijanowski ([EMAIL PROTECTED] or 765-496-2215), Chair of the EICC Search Committee.=20 =20 Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.
