*Assistant Professorship in Aquatic Ecology, The Ohio State University, School of Environment & Natural Resources.* This is a 9-month, tenure-track position with 50% research and 50% teaching; start date is October 1, 2011. We seek an individual who applies quantitative, computational, or modeling approaches to understanding populations of aquatic biota. The successful candidate will complement current expertise in wetlands, streams, rivers, and/or coastal ecosystems. We especially encourage applications from those with expertise with autotrophs, aquatic invertebrates, and/or amphibians. The successful applicant is expected to develop an externally-funded, rigorous research program in aquatic ecology that has interdisciplinary alliances and focuses on graduate education. We encourage collaboration with established centers and programs at OSU, such as the Olentangy River Wetland Research Park (http://swamp.osu.edu), the Aquatic Ecology Lab ( http://www.ael.osu.edu/), and the Ohio Water Resources Center ( http://wrc.osu.edu/index.html. The successful candidate is expected to teach at least one of the required courses within the undergraduate curricula of Environmental Science (Water Option) and/or Fisheries Science. Other undergraduate and graduate courses should complement existing offerings. Applicants should have Ph.D. with a strong academic background in aquatic ecology or related area. Strong quantitative skills in population ecology and teaching experience are preferred. Applicants should send (1) letter of interest summarizing areas of expertise, research interests, teaching and outreach philosophy, career goals, and experience, (2) curriculum vita, and (3) contact information for three references to: Amanda Rodewald, Search Committee Chair, School of Environment & Natural Resources, The Ohio State University, 2021 Coffey Road, Columbus, Ohio 43210-1085, 614-247-6099, rodewal...@osu.edu. Applications will be reviewed starting November 29, 2010 and continue until a suitable candidate is identified.
