The search for the position below has been extended Regards, Edwin ------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Edwin Cruz-Rivera Assistant Professor of Marine Biology Biology Department American University in Cairo AUC Avenue, P.O. Box 74 New Cairo 11835, Egypt
Tel 20.2.2615.2906 fax 20.2.795.7565 [email protected] "It is not the same to hear the devil as it is to see him coming your way" (Puerto Rican proverb) Plant Biotechnology Category: Biotechnology Department: Biology Locations: Cairo, Egypt Posted: Jan 01, '10 Type: Full-time Ref. No.: BIO-2-2010 *Job Description:* The Department of Biology (BIOL) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in plant biology, with experience in molecular plant sciences and/or applications of plant biotechnology. The candidate will join the Biology department and the Biotechnology graduate program faculty beginning September 2010. Of particular interest are candidates who can take advantage of the department's molecular biology and genomic facilities and establish collaborations with AUC's Desert Development Center. The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in teaching, will develop an active program of research with undergraduate and graduate students, and will provide service to the department and the University. Emphasis will be given to candidates doing research in biotechnology of crop plants, molecular biology of plant development, plant hormones, use of plants in biofuel production from plant biomass, bioremediation, medicinal plants and/or the development of plant natural products. However, candidates in other sub disciplines will be considered *Requirements:* The candidate must hold a doctoral level degree in botany, plant sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, or other related field. The candidate should have a relevant track record of peer-reviewed scientific publications. * Additional Information:* Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until February 15, 2010, or until the position is filled. * Application Instructions:* All applicants must submit the following documents online: (a) a current C.V; (b) Please ask three referees familiar with your professional background to send reference letters directly to our office in New York ( [email protected]) or to the Office of the Provost ([email protected]). (c) a letter of interest; and (d) a completed AUC Personal Information Form<http://aucegypt.interviewexchange.com/static/clients/297AUM1/downloads/PersonalInformationForm.doc>(PIF).
