DEPARTMENT: Department of Biology
POSITION: Assistant/Associate Professor, Microbial Ecology (tenure-track)
LINK: www.jobs.ecu.edu
NOTES:
The
Department of Biology at East Carolina University [http://www.biology.ecu.edu] invites
applications for a tenure-track position in Microbial Ecology at Assistant or
Associate Professor level (will consider other titles based on degree and
qualifications) beginning August 12, 2013. We seek a Microbial Ecologist
investigating areas that may include but are not limited to: population
dynamics, community structure and interactions (e.g. food-web dynamics,
symbioses, etc.), ecosystem processes, and microbial diversity and function.
Candidates studying prokaryotes, microscopic eukaryotes, and viruses will
receive consideration.
The successful candidate should contribute to at least
one of the following departmental strengths:
Biodiversity,
Genomics/Bioinformatics, and Coastal Ecology. Applicants using state-of-the-art
technologies such as next generation sequencing are preferred. The
successful candidate is expected to maintain a strong publication record,
establish an externally funded research program, expand our microbiology course
offerings, mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute
appropriate service to the university, community and profession. A track record
of engaging with underrepresented groups is desirable. The successful candidate
will have access to our research facilities [http://www.ecu.edu/cs-cas/biology/facilities.cfm],
which include a Central Environmental Laboratory, Cell Culture Laboratory,
Microscopy and Imaging Facility, Genomics Core Facility, Greenhouse and a field
station at the West Research Campus. In addition to interactions with
Biology faculty, collaborative opportunities exist with the University’s
Institute for Coastal Science and Policy, Brody School of Medicine, the NC
Biotechnology Center, and the Coastal Studies Institute; appointment to ECU’s
North Carolina Center for Biodiversity is possible depending on candidate’s
interest.
ECU’s
application procedure requires online submission at www.jobs.ecu.edu using the position number
934005. Applicants should submit a letter of application, statements of
research interests and teaching philosophy, a curriculum vitae, and arrange for
three current letters of reference to be sent to: Microbial Ecologist Search
Committee Chair, Department of Biology, Mail Stop 551, Howell Science Complex,
East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, 27858-4353 or emailed to letsingerj@ecu.edu. A graduate transcript
will be required upon employment. Inquiries should be directed to Dr.
Anthony Overton, Search Committee Chair, overtona@ecu.edu.
Screening of applications will begin on October 1, 2012 and continue until the
position is filled.
East
Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action University that
accommodates individuals with disabilities. Individuals requesting
accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact
the Department for Disability Support Services at [252] 737-1016 (Voice/TTY).
Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of
employment.
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