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POSITIONS OPEN
AGROECOSYSTEM ECOLOGIST
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Institute
of Agriculture and Natural Resources is inviting applications
for a 12-month, tenure-leading Assistant Professor
position with research and extension responsibilities
in the Department of Entomology located at the University
of Nebraska West Central Research and Extension
Center in North Platte, Nebraska. Programming
should address statewide resistance management issues
and cropping systems work and contribute to Entomology
efforts in managing arthropods and stress biology.
A Ph.D. degree or equivalent in entomology or related
field is required. Degree must be completed before
employment begins.
To view the complete position details and make
applicationforthisposition,gototheUNLEmployment
website: http://employment.unl.edu. Search
for requisition number F_130050. Complete the faculty
academic administrative information form. Attach
a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a personal statement
describing your research and extension interests
and experience. Candidates should also arrange for
three letters of reference to be submitted to e-mail:
mweidner1@unl.edu.
Review of applications will begin on March 15, 2013,
and continue until the position is filled or the search
is closed.
The University of Nebraska has an active National Science Foundation
ADVANCE gender equity program, and is committed to
a pluralistic campus community through Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers.
OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
Stillwater, OK
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, Animal Physiologist,
Tenure-track. The Department of Zoology at Oklahoma
State University (OSU, website: http://zoology.okstate.
edu) is searching for a physiologist working within the
context of behavior, ecology, environmental stress, or
evolution. Examples of research focus could include
aging, developmental biology, endocrinology, metabolic
physiology, and neurophysiology. Applicants should
have a Ph.D., postdoctoral experience, teaching experience,
and success in obtaining extramural funding.
Responsibilities include establishing an extramurally
funded research program, mentoring M.S. and Ph.D.
students, and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate
levels. To apply please (1) send a single PDF file
composed of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and statements
of research interests and teaching philosophy,
and (2) have three letters of recommendation sent to
the search committee chair, Dr. Puni Jeyasingh, at
e-mail: zoologysearch@okstate.edu. Application review
will begin March 29, 2013, with employment beginning
August 15, 2013. Filling of this position is contingent
upon availability of funding. Oklahoma State University is
an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/E:Verify
Employer committed to diversity. OSU-Stillwater is a tobacco-free
campus.
FACULTY POSITIONS in
Human Sociogenomics
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Institute
for Genomic Biology
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, seeks
candidates who examine the interdependence of biology
and social behavior, with a particular interest in
human sociogenomics for full-time faculty positions.
Scholars in various social science fields whose research
agenda engages the biological sciences as well as scholars
in the biological sciences whose research lies at the
interface with the social sciences are invited to apply.
For complete details see website: http://www.
humansociogenomics.illinois.edu/.
Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
(website: http://www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).
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POSITIONS OPEN
PLANT ARTHROPOD INTERACTIONS
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
The Department of Entomology at the University
of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Institute of Agriculture and
Natural Resources is seeking applicants for the tenureleading
position of Plant Arthropod Interactions at the
Assistant Professor rank with a focus on the molecular
biology of plant defense to arthropods and in teaching.
A joint appointment with another department such as
Biochemistry is possible. Approaches could include molecular
biology, plant physiology, functional genomics,
or the analysis of large data sets.
A Ph.D. degree or equivalent in entomology or related
field (degree must be completed before employment
begins) with emphasis in molecular biology and
research experience in arthropod interactions with plants.
To view the complete position details and make application
for this position, go to the UNL Employment
website: http://employment.unl.edu. Search for
requisition number F_130049. Complete the faculty
academic administrative information form. Attach a letter
of interest, curriculum vitae, and a personal statement
describing your research and teaching interests and experience.
Candidates should also arrange for three letters
of reference to be submitted to e-mail: mweidner1@
unl.edu.
Review of applications will begin on March 15, 2013,
and continue until the position is filled or the search is
closed.
The University of Nebraska has an active National Science Foundation
ADVANCE gender equity program, and is committed to
a pluralistic campus community through Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity, work-life balance, and dual careers.
VICE PRESIDENT FOR RESEARCH
Colorado State University (CSU), a Carnegie Research
University (Very High Research Activity) in Fort
Collins, Colorado, seeks an experienced, innovative research
strategist to serve as Vice President for Research
(VPR). CSU is one of the nation_s premier land-grant
universities, with current annual research expenditures
in excess of $340 million and ranked 6th in federally
funded expenditures among universities without medical
schools in 2011. This position calls for an energetic,
visionary individual, a creator of bold solutions setting
the foundational environment for research and creative
activities. The successful candidate must be a distinguished
investigator/scholar with a demonstrated record of innovation
in leadership and management at increasing
levels of responsibility within academe and/or at the
intersection of academic inquiry with private and governmental
sectors.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled;
however, to be guaranteed full consideration, applications
must be received by March 20, 2013, and include
a single PDF document with the following information:
(1) a letter of application stating applicant_s qualifications,
(2) a statement of vision and philosophy for
this position, (3) curriculum vitae, and (4) names and
contact information of three individuals who can comment
on the applicant_s abilities to assume this leadership
role. The application should be uploaded as a
single PDF at the following website: http://cns.natsci.
colostate.edu/employment/VPResearch/.
A detailed description of this position can be accessed
at, website: http://www.provost.colostate.edu.
CSU is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action
Employer. Colorado State University conducts background checks
on all final candidates.
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POSITIONS OPEN
VISITING ASSISTANT
PROFESSOR BIOLOGY
The Biology Department at Denison University, a
selective liberal arts college, invites applications for a
one-year visiting ASSISTANT PROFESSOR position
with emphasis in ecology, evolution, and organismal
biology to begin August 2013. Teaching load for this
position is two courses with laboratories each semester;
all courses have enrollments of 24 or less. Anticipated
teaching responsibilities include an upper-level majors
course in organismal diversity/biology (such as plant
diversity, ornithology, mycology), a sophomore-level majors
course in Ecology and Evolution (BIOL 202), and
the potential to teach a introductory majors or nonmajors
course (visit website: http://www.denison.
edu/biology/ for a detailed description of the department
and its curriculum). Demonstrated ability in undergraduate
teaching is expected and a Ph.D. is preferred
(ABD acceptable).
Please submit electronic application materials (a cover
letter clearly indicating ability to teach an organismal
biology course, Ecology & Evolution, and other teaching
interests; curriculum vitae; statement of teaching
philosophy; undergraduate and graduate transcripts; and
three letters of recommendation) online at website:
https://employment.denison.edu. Review of applications
will begin February 26, 2013 and continue until
the position is filled.
Denison University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer. To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually
strive to foster a diverse campus community, which recognizes
the value of all persons regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, gender,
sexual orientation, disability, or socio-economic background.
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR – SOLID EARTH
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
The Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary
Sciences at MIT seeks applications for multiple
faculty positions in the broad fields of geology, geobiology,
geochemistry, and geophysics, including but
not limited to earth history, tectonics, earthquake source
physics, surface processes, sedimentology, environmental
science, deep earth properties and processes, and
rock physics. Applicants who integrate across traditional
boundaries are particularly encouraged to apply. The
intention is to hire at the assistant professor level but
more senior appointments can be considered.
Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, one- to
two-page descriptions of research and teaching plans,
and the names, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers
of three professional referees. Applicants should not
ask their references to upload letters at the time of application;
letters will be requested directly by MIT. Questions
may be addressed to Professor Samuel Bowring,
Search Committee Chair, at e-mail: sbowring@mit.edu.
Applications are being accepted at Academic Jobs Online
(website: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo). To
receive consideration, a complete application must be
received by May 31, 2013.
Search Contact: Mr. Michael Richard, Human Resources
Administrator, EAPS, 54-912, Massachusetts
Institute of Technology, 77 Massachusetts Avenue,
Cambridge, MA 02139-4307; e-mail: mjr@mit.edu;
telephone: 617-253-5184; fax: 617-253-8298.
MIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer;
applications from women and underrepresented minority candidates
are encouraged. MIT is a nonsmoking environment.
POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS
Postdoctoral positions are immediately available for
the study of biomembranes and membrane-associated
proteins. Our interdisciplinary research includes quantitative
imaging of cellular lipids and genomic-scale
analyis of membrane binding proteins with diverse cellular
activities. This research group provides a highly
challenging and supportive environment with state-ofthe-art
imaging and biophysical facilities. Motivated
candidates with a strong background in cell biology,
chemical biology, and microscopy are encouraged to
apply. Please send curriculum vitae and names of three
references to: Wonhwa Cho, Department of Chemistry
(M/C 111), University of Illinois at Chicago, 845
W. Taylor Street Chicago, IL 60607. E-mail: wcho@
uic.edu. Website: http://brahms.chem.uic.edu.