Microbial Ecologist: Assistant Professor /Assistant Scientist, University of Kansas The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) and the Kansas Biological Survey (KBS) at the University of Kansas invite applications for a joint tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor (EEB) /Assistant Scientist (KBS) level with research expertise in Microbial Ecology to begin as early as August 18, 2012. We seek an ecologist investigating interactions between microbes and the abiotic and biotic environment in aquatic or terrestrial ecosystems utilizing cutting-edge techniques. Areas of specialization may include but are not limited to: population dynamics; community structure and interactions (e.g. food-web dynamics, symbioses, etc.); ecosystem processes; microbial diversity and function; evolution. The successful candidate will be expected to: teach courses and seminars in ecology and in areas of her or his specialization; develop and maintain an externally funded program of research; and have a commitment to service within the department, the Kansas Biological Survey, College, University, and the profession. Special consideration will be given to applicants committed to excellence who can contribute to the University's innovative, collaborative, and multidisciplinary initiatives to educate leaders, build healthy communities, and make discoveries that will change the world. See http://www.provost.ku.edu/planning/
On-line application consist of: (1) curriculum vitae; statements of (2) research interests and future directions, (3) teaching philosophy, experience, and interests, and (4) PDF copies of three selected publications/manuscripts. In addition, three letters of recommendation should be submitted as PDF attachments to: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> (Dorothy Johanning). Application and additional information: https://jobs.ku.edu (position number 00066201). Review of applications will begin October 17, 2011, and will continue until no longer needed. For more information visit http://www2.ku.edu/~eeb/ or http://www.kbs.ku.edu Availability of position is contingent on final budgetary approval. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. prior to the position's start date. The University of Kansas is an EO/AA Employer. Bryan L. Foster Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology University of Kansas
