The Department of Biology at Washington University in St. Louis
invites applications for a faculty position in Ecology at the
Assistant Professor level. We are searching broadly, without regard
to taxa or system, for individuals who integrate theory with
empirical studies across levels of biological organization. The
individual must possess a Ph.D., a strong commitment to developing an
externally funded, internationally recognized research program, and a
desire to contribute significantly to both the undergraduate and
graduate curricula through teaching and mentorship Teaching duties
will be in the general areas of ecology and environmental
sciences. Duties will also include conducting research, applying for
funding opportunities, writing for publication, mentoring both
graduate and undergraduate students and serving as a formal advisor
to select students, participating in departmental committees and
university service.
The successful candidate will join a growing initiative to enhance
research and teaching in Ecology and will complement strengths in
other areas of biological and environmental sciences at Washington
University. Resources available include the Tyson Research Center
(<http://%20www.tyson.wustl.edu/>http:// www.tyson.wustl.edu/), a
~2,000 ha field station located less than 20 miles from the main
campus and an ideal venue for large-scale experimental and
observational studies on a variety of local ecosystems; the
International Center for Advanced Renewable Energy and Sustainability
(<http://www.i-cares.wustl.edu/>http://www.i-cares.wustl.edu/), which
fosters cross-disciplinary research on energy, environment, and
sustainability; and significant collaborative opportunities with
regional partners, including the Missouri Botanical Garden
(<http://www.mobot.org>http://www.mobot.org) and the Donald Danforth
Plant Sciences Center
(<http://www.danforthcenter.org>http://www.danforthcenter.org).
For further information on the Department of Biology, see
<http://wubio.wustl.edu/www.wubio.wustl.edu>www.wubio.wustl.edu. To
apply, please send the following in pdf file format : a cover letter,
curriculum vitae, a statement of research interests, and a statement
of teaching experience and philosophy. Please send copies of 2-3
important publications and arrange to have 3 letters of reference
sent in support of the application. All information should be sent
electronically to:
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]
Review of applications will begin on September 15, 2011 and will
continue until a suitable candidate is found.
The Biology Department is also searching to fill two faculty positions in
the area of microbial biochemistry. Please visit
<http://www.wubio.wustl.edu>http://www.wubio.wustl.edu for more detail.
Washington University is committed to excellence through diversity,
and we particularly encourage applications from persons from
underrepresented groups. Washington University is an Affirmative
Action Employer
Kevin G. Smith
Associate Director, Tyson Research Center
Adjunct Professor, Biology
Tyson Research Center
Washington University in St. Louis
6750 Tyson Valley Rd
Eureka, MO 63025
USA
Tyson Research Center Office: +1 (314) 935-8446
Cell: +1 (314) 303-1621
Fax: +1 (314) 935-8433
http://www.tyson.wustl.edu/
