Two Strategic Faculty Positions in Aquatic Science Baylor University, Waco, Texas USA
Announcement: The Center for Reservoir and Aquatic Systems Research (CRASR) and the Departments of Biology and Environmental Science are pleased to accept applications for two strategic tenure-track, Assistant Professor faculty positions in the areas of aquatic microbial ecology and aquatic stress. Candidates must have an earned Ph.D. or equivalent degree and have a strong track record in research and scholarship. The successful candidates will have his/her tenure line in the Department of Biology (aquatic microbial ecology) or Environmental Science (aquatic stress) but will also be expected to contribute strongly to the interdisciplinary research within CRASR. A strong record of publishing and the potential or record for securing external funds is essential. Competitive startup packages and state-of-the-science facilities are available in the Baylor University Sciences Building: http://www.baylor.edu/bsb. Additional information regarding the Department of Biology, the Department of Environmental Science, CRASR and our current research areas is available at http://www.baylor.edu/biology, http://www.baylor.edu/environmentalscience and http://www.baylor.edu/CRASR. For the aquatic stress position, an interdisciplinary research focus on consequences of environmental contaminants on ecological and/or human health, or application of modeling to aquatic assessment and management is strongly preferred. Candidates with expertise in gene-environment interactions/epigenetics, environmental toxicology/health, biological interfaces with green chemistry, influences of climatological change on environmental quality, Bayesian modeling, or water reuse are particularly encouraged to apply. For the aquatic microbial ecology position, an interdisciplinary research focus on the ecology of microorganisms and their relationship to the environment and/or human health is strongly preferred. Faculty Responsibilities: The successful candidate will develop a vibrant, independent and externally-funded research program with a record of refereed publications in high quality journals. The applicant will be expected to participate in mentoring and supporting graduate students. Baylor offers the Master’s in Environmental Sciences, Ph.D. and Master’s in Biology as well as interdisciplinary Ph.D. degrees through The Institute of Ecological, Earth and Environmental Sciences programs (TIE3S) and the Institute of Biomedical Studies (BMS). Teaching is expected in areas of expertise at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Rank and Salary: Tenure-track Assistant Professor. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Submission Deadline: Applications will be reviewed beginning November 15, 2010 and will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, completed applications must be submitted by November 15, 2010. Application Procedure: Detailed application information is available online at http://www.baylor.edu/hr_services/index.php?id=1342.
