Assistant Professor - Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment

Assistant/Associate ProfessorInvasive Plant EcologistTenure-track (12-month) position with 70% research (Florida Agricultural Experiment Station) and 30% teaching (College ofAgricultural and Life Sciences), in the Agronomy Department, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, at the University ofFlorida (Gainesville).The successful applicant shall develop a strong research program related to biology, ecology, and taxonomy of aquatic andterrestrial invasive plants. Expertise in taxonomy, molecular taxonomy, ecophysiology, modeling, or similar field that contributesto the Department’s mission in invasive plant management is desired.The successful applicant will teach an undergraduate course on biology, ecology, and impacts of invasive species, withemphasis on Florida, and a graduate course on invasive plant ecology. The faculty member will engage in Extensionactivities, and provide direction for the “IFAS Assessment of Non-Native Plants in Florida’s Natural Areas”(see: http://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/assessment/).Doctorate in plant science or similar field with emphasis in ecology and/or invasive plant science required; post-doctoralexperience desired.Review of applications begins on or before September 15, 2010.To apply, submit materials at https://jobs.ufl.edu, requisition # 0805217.Address questions to Dr. Greg MacDonald, search committee chair,Agronomy Department, University of Florida,Box 110500, Gainesville, FL 32611-0500,352-392-1811, ext. 228, pineacre@ufl.edu

TeachingPostdoctoral Position in EcohydrologyBoston CollegeDirector-Wildlife & HabitatConservationto create and implement a core portfolio of select, issuespecificprograms that will achieve long-term impactwith measurable outcomes.To view entire position description, please visitwww.nfwf.orgTo apply, please send an e-mail, with attachments inWord format, containing your cover letter describingyour interest and qualifications, resume, and yoursalary requirements to:Marla Oliver, Human Resources Coordinator, atHR2@nfwf.orgThe interdisciplinary Environmental Studies Program(www.bc.edu/envstudies)at Boston College seeks to hire a Visiting Assistant Professor for a 2-3year term position starting between January 15 and July 15, 2011. Thesuccessful candidate will be housed in the Department of Geology andGeophysics (www.bc.edu/geosciences) and participate in teaching,research, and student advising activities. The position includes teaching 8-10 credits (~3 courses) per year of undergraduate environmental sciencecourses and seminars on ecosystems, water resources, anthropogenicimpacts, and sustainability. Applicants’ research interests should be at theintersection of hydrologic and ecologic processes in terrestrial and/orcoastal systems. The candidate will aid in academic and research advisingof undergraduate Environmental Studies minors. This teaching postdoctoralposition will include strong teaching and research mentoring bydepartment faculty, and the candidate will work closely with the Director ofthe Environmental Studies Program.Applicants should send a curriculum vitae statements of teaching andresearch interests, and the names and contact information of three referencesas a single PDF-file e-mail attachment to:ecohydro-position@bc.eduReview of applications will begin on September 27,2010, and continue until the position is filled.Boston College is an academic community whose doors areopen to all students and employees without regard to race,religion, age, sex, marital or parental status, national origin,veteran status, or handicap.Faculty Positionin Applied Terrestrial Conservation EcologySimon Fraser University, CanadaThe School of Resource and Environmental Management at SimonFraser University (Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada) is a dynamicmulti-disciplinary graduate school that seeks to fill a tenure-track facultyposition in Applied Terrestrial Conservation Ecology at theAssistant Professor rank.(1) Suitable candidates will have a strong background in applied terrestrialanimal ecology with expertise in areas such as conservationbiology, landscape ecology, ecosystem-based management, wildlifeecology and management, or wildlife policy.(2) An advantage will be given to applicants who apply advanced quantitativemethods of analysis or who have experience with applyingGeographical Information Systems (GIS) to resource and environmentalmanagement.The successful candidate will teach graduate and undergraduate courses,supervise graduate students, and conduct research. Applications will beaccepted until the position is filled, but the search committee will beginreviewing applications on October 1, 2010.The expected starting date is August 1, 2011.Simon Fraser University is committed to employment equity and allqualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, Canadians andpermanent residents will be given priority. Please note that this positionis contingent upon available funding and is subject to final approval bythe Board of Governors. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.For more information, visitwww.rem.sfu.ca/people/employment_opportunities/Under the authority of the University Act personal information that is required bythe University for academic appointment competitions will be collected. For furtherdetails see: http://www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/Faculty_Openings/Collection_Notice.htmlPostdoctoral Positionin Marine EcologyThe Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) seeks applications for aPostdoctoral Researcher to join an NSF-sponsored collaborative internationalresearch project exploring the role of biodiversity and complex forcingin the functioning of eelgrass ecosystems. The candidate will take a lead rolein coordinating experimental research among a network of 12 or more internationalpartners, and will work closely with team leader Emmett Duffy atVIMS (http://www.vims.edu/research/units/labgroups/marine_biodiversity/).The candidate must have a Ph.D. in biology, marine science, or otherappropriate field, experience in experimental marine ecology, and strongevidence of research achievement and promise. Because the projectinvolves a collaborative partnership, strong organizational, communication,and people skills are essential. Other advantages include strongquantitative skills and knowledge of marine invertebrate taxonomy.Applications should include (1) a current Curriculum Vitae, (2) a 1-page summaryof experience and interests, and (3) names and full contact information(mailing and email addresses) of three references. Please submit applicationselectronically as PDF or Word documents at https://jobs.wm.edu (clickon “Search Postings”, then “Job Title > Postdoctoral Research Associate”).The position is available for up to two years, contingent on satisfactoryprogress. Start date is flexible but 1 October 2010 is preferred. Review ofapplications will begin on 1 September 2010 and will continue until theposition is filled.For more information, please contactEmmett Duffyjeduffy@vims.eduThe College of William and Maryis an EO/AA employer.

Position/Title:Assistant Professorin Fisheries with a primary interest in marine fish ecologyAgency/Location: Fisheries Division, Juneau Center, School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (SFOS),University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF), Juneau, AlaskaResponsibilities: Teach undergraduate and graduate fisheries courses and mentor undergraduate andgraduate students. Develop a dynamic, externally funded research program that utilizes innovative field, laboratory,or modeling approaches to examine the ecology of fishes in the marine ecosystems of Alaska. Detailedinformation about the position can be found on the SFOS website at www.sfos.uaf.edu/employment.Qualifications: Qualified applicants must possess a PhD in fisheries, ecology, or a related field from anaccredited university by the time of hire, must be proficient in English, have university-level teaching ability, andhave a strong research and publication record appropriate to their experience and date of degree. Post-doctoralexperience is highly desirable.Closing Date: Review of applications will begin September 30, 2010, and will continue until filled.To apply and view the full job description, please go to:www.uakjobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=71454The Department of Biology at Drexel University(www.drexel.edu/biology)invites applications for an anticipated tenure-track faculty positionin the fields of Ecology and Environmental Biology.Applications at level of associate or full professor rank are encouraged. The Biology department will move to the PapadakisIntegrated Sciences Building in July 2011 (www.drexel.edu/biology/news_ISB.html). Drexel has committed substantial resourcesfor the department’s growth over the next five years. Candidates with funded research programs who can synergize existing interestsin the department will be given the highest priority. We are particularly interested in individuals addressing research questionsrelated to: climate change; plant, terrestrial, or landscape ecology; environmental microbiology; evolution; paleobotany; orbiodiversity.The department is located on Drexel’s main campus in the University City area of Philadelphia, where several academic institutionsare concentrated in a rich and historic urban environment. Anticipated start date for the position is Sept. 2011.Applicants should have a PhD or DPhil. Apply online at www.drexeljobs.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=73973; please attachCV, two-page statement of research interests & goals, one-page statement on teaching philosophy & experience, and contactinformation for three references. Application deadline is November 30, 2010.For additional information about the Department of Biology’s hiring process,please contact the Biology Search Committee, Dept. of Biology,Drexel University, 3141 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, PA 19104(biology.search@drexel.edu)Drexel University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages applicationsfrom women, members of minority groups, disabled individuals, and veterans.

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