Plant Physiologist
The Department of Biology at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Plant Physiology starting in August 2009. We seek a person with postdoctoral research experience in plant physiology who will participate in the core curriculum, teach a mid-level plant physiology course, and develop a graduate course in the area of specialization. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an independent, externally funded research program involving M.S. and Ph.D. students in the Integrated Biosciences graduate program (IBS) and undergraduate student researchers. We especially seek applicants who use plant physiological approaches to address ecological problems, although cellular and molecular plant physiologists will also be seriously considered. The boreal, northern hardwood, and prairie biomes as well as several wilderness and scientific research areas within short driving distance of Duluth provide exceptional opportunities for terrestrial plant physiological ecology research. Opportunities exist for collaboration with researchers at the UMD Natural Resources Research Institute, EPA Mid-Continent Ecology Division, Large Lakes Observatory, College of Pharmacy, and the UMD School of Medicine. New research and instruction facilities as well as an experimental field facility within a short drive of campus and competitive startup funding are available. Essential qualifications include a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in the biological sciences; peer reviewed publications; evidence of potential for achievement in teaching and research; strong oral and written communication skills. Review of complete applications will begin on November 1 and continue until the position is filled. Apply on-line only: https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp? time=1220641903406 Job #158036. Please submit all required attachments (letter of application, curriculum vitae, brief statements of teaching philosophy and proposed future research, up to three refereed publications) and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to: Chair, Plant Physiology Search Committee, Department of Biology, University of Minnesota Duluth, 207 SSB, 1035 Kirby Drive, Duluth, MN 55812. Visit UMD at www.d.umn.edu/biology and the IBS graduate program at www.d.umn.edu/ibs. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
