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December 1, 2012 EvolDir 91
The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee is
seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute
in meaningful ways to the diversity and intercultural
goals of the University.
Sergey Gavrilets Distinguished Professor Arts and Sciences
Excellence Professor Department of Ecology and
Evolutionary Biology Department of Mathematics Associate
Director for Scientific Activities National Institute
for Mathematical and Biological Synthesis (NIM-
BioS) University of Tennessee Knoxville, TN 37996
phone: (865) 974-8136 fax: (865) 974-3067 e-mail:
gavrila@tiem.utk.edu web: www.tiem.utk.edu/˜gavrila
NIMBioS: www.nimbios.org gavrila@tiem.utk.edu
UWisconsin LaCrosse
ComparativeVertebrateAnatomist
*Vertebrate Anatomist ***
The Department of Biology, College of Science and
Health, at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is
expanding and invites applications for a new tenuretrack
position. We seek a dynamic teacher/scholar with
a commitment to excellence in teaching and the potential
to develop an externally funded research program.
Preference will be given to applicants with
teaching/research interests in herpetology, ichthyology,
mammalogy, or ornithology who will develop a comparative
vertebrate anatomy course. The candidate should
also be able to contribute to core courses in biology as
well as develop courses in her/his area of expertise.
The UW-L Biology Department values diversity in its
faculty, staff, and students. We seek a colleague who
shares our department’s commitment to diversity and
who will be a dedicated teacher, active scholar, and effective
mentor for students with varied backgrounds,
preparation, and career goals. UW-L is a nationally
renowned comprehensive university with demonstrated
excellence in undergraduate and graduate education
and research. Our highly productive and collegial department
of 30 active faculty members creates a stellar
environment for professional and personal achievement.
In addition, we have a history of collaborative
work with other departments, as well as local and regional
agencies. Moreover, the beautiful surroundings
of the region, unique regional biodiversity, in combination
with a strong education system, affordable housing,
and friendly atmosphere consistently identifies La
Crosse as one of the top places to live in the country.
This position is a 100% appointment for the nine-month
academic year at the level of assistant professor. A
Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in an area of biological
science is required. Academic year salary is competitive
and commensurate with experience. Start date
is August 26, 2013. All applications must be submitted
electronically at * https://employment.uwlax.edu*.
Applications must include 1) a cover letter addressing
your particular qualifications and interest in our position,
2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a statement describing
how your teaching experiences have enhanced student
learning, 4) a statement of research interests, and 5)
the names and contact information of three references
(letters of recommendation and transcripts may be requested
later in the review process). Electronic applications
must be received by January 7, 2013. The University
of Wisconsin-La Crosse is an AA/EEO employer.
If you have a special need/accommodation to aid your
participation in our hiring process, please contact the
chair of the search committee, Kathryn E. Perez (
kperez@uwlax.edu) to make appropriate arrangements.
Employment will require a criminal background check.
A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily
disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the
Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, UW-La Crosse does
not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction
record.
barrett klein Department of Biology University of Wisconsin
- La Crosse La Crosse, WI www.pupating.org
barrett klein
UZurich EvolutionaryBiol
3-year PhD positions on “Comparative genomic, life
history & behavioral analysis of incipient speciation due
to thermal adaptation or sexual selection in geographically
isolated sepsid flies” at the Institute of Evolutionary
Biology & Environmental Studies, University
of Zürich (starting 2013)
We study speciation in Sepsid dung flies (Diptera: Sepsidae),
caused by natural & sexual selection and thermal
adaptation, by combining experimental, population
and genomic approaches. One project investigates
the comparative evolution of sexual size differences (dimorphism),
primary and secondary sexual trait morphology
(including sperm competition), and mating behavior
in various thermal environments to identify the