Villanova University Department of Biology invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship position
(50% research and 50% teaching) the general field of Ecological-Evolutionary-Organismal Biology. (A
second position is available also in the general field of Cellular & Molecular Biology.)
The successful candidate will establish a productive research collaboration with an established faculty
member and have opportunities to teach both at the introductory level and in advanced courses in an
area of expertise. Visit
http://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/artsci/biology/newsevents/jobs/postdocs2016.html for additional
information and a list of potential research mentors. Our postdoctoral positions have several
advantages, and are an excellent way to prepare for a tenure-track position at many universities and
colleges.
To apply online, go to https://jobs.villanova.edu (Faculty- Tenure Track and Visiting). Applications should
include a complete curriculum vita, statement of research (with ideas for research with a faculty mentor
here), statement of teaching philosophy/approach, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three
letters of recommendation. Applicants are invited to contact potential faculty mentors (see link for
contact information). For more information about the department in general, visit
http://www.villanova.edu/artsci/biology/. Deadline for applications is 7 November 2016 but review will
continue until positions are filled. The desired starting date is January 2017 but a start date in summer
or August 2017 will be considered.
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been
and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova Universitys mission. The University is an
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can
contribute to the Universitys mission and values.
