ECOLOGICAL/EVOLUTIONARY STATISTICS TERRESTRIAL PLANT ECOLOGY The Department of Ecology and Evolution at Stony Brook University invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the Assistant Professor level to begin in August 2009.
Ecological/Evolutionary Statistics: We seek a biostatistician working in ecology and/or evolution, with broad experience in statistical theory and methods. We especially welcome those developing new statistical approaches. The research area is open. Possible research areas could include statistical genetics, genomics, landscape ecology, population dynamics, and morphometrics using approaches including multivariate analysis, meta-analysis, Bayesian statistics, and spatial statistics, among others. The successful candidate will teach a core graduate course in Biometry as well as other graduate or undergraduate courses in their area of expertise. Terrestrial Plant Ecology: We are seeking applications from plant ecologists working at the interface between community and ecosystem ecology and interested in problems related to global change, but we will consider outstanding candidates in any area of plant ecology, including species interactions, community dynamics, physiological ecology, and plant demography. Candidates with strong backgrounds in quantitative methods and with interests in spatial or experimental approaches are especially welcome. The successful applicants for these positions will have an outstanding research program and a commitment to excellence in teaching, and will be expected to obtain outside funding. We are a dynamic and growing department in a Tier I university offering competitive teaching loads and startups. Information about our collegial and diverse faculty and strong graduate training program is available at http://life.bio.sunysb.edu/ee/. Interactions with members of other programs on campus and in the area are strongly encouraged; these include the Consortium for Inter-Disciplinary Environmental Research at Stony Brook, the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences, the Departments of Anthropology, Anatomy, and Applied Math, the Genetics Program, Brookhaven National Laboratory, and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. The campus is situated close to major marine and terrestrial research sites, including 50,000 acres of legally protected pine barrens and woodlands. Stony Brook is located in eastern Long Island, NY, with extensive farmlands and vineyards, miles of beaches, and easy access to the cultural resources of New York City. This is a great place to establish a career and a nice place to be. Applicants must have a Ph.D. and a strong publication record; post-doctoral experience is preferred. Applicants should submit CVs, statements of teaching and research interests, and have three letters of recommendation sent to: Ecological/Evolutionary Statistics Search or Plant Ecology Search, Department of Ecology and Evolution, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 11794-5245 USA or online at http://life.bio.sunysb.edu/ee/ee-open-positions.html Applications will be considered as they are received until November 1. Stony Brook University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, people of color, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
