As part of a major initiative in Marine Global Change, the BU Marine Program and Biology Department invite applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Marine Population Genomics, starting July 1, 2016. We seek a candidate using genomic approaches to investigate how marine organisms and populations respond to the effects of global climate change, such as ocean acidification and warming.
Applicants must have a PhD in a relevant field, postdoctoral experience, and a strong publication record. Responsibilities include establishing a research program with extramural funding, and teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Teaching would include a research-based course in the Marine Semester, as well as a lecture course in the Biology Department curriculum. In addition to being an active participant in the Marine Program, the successful candidate will join a strong and growing genomics research community at Boston University, including possible participation in BU’s graduate program in Bioinformatics. The successful candidate will be offered newly renovated laboratory facilities as well as a competitive salary and start-up package. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2015. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and three representative reprints, and arrange for three letters of reference to ( https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/6263). Inquiries can be addressed to John R. Finnerty ([email protected]), Chair, Marine Population Genomics Search Committee. Please visit the following websites for additional information about the Marine Program (http://www.bu.edu/bump), the Biology Department ( http://www.bu.edu/biology/) and Bioinformatics Program ( http://www.bu.edu/bioinformatics/). We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.
