Faculty Position in Ecological or Evolutionary Genomics Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to student learning, research, health, and service, is seeking applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in Ecological or Evolutionary Genetics/Genomics in the Department of Biology. Competitive applicants will have a Ph.D., post-doctoral experience, a record of research productivity, and a commitment to undergraduate and graduate student training. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an independent, extramurally funded research program that applies genetic and/or genomic approaches to fundamental questions in ecology or evolutionary biology. Possible areas of inquiry include but are not limited to: mechanisms underlying the diversification of lineages and adaptive responses of organisms to contemporary environmental conditions. Excellent facilities and a competitive start-up package are provided, and abundant opportunities exist to develop collaborative projects with Saint Louis University researchers and with scientists at the nearby Missouri Botanical Garden, Danforth Plant Science Center, St. Louis Zoo, and local universities. The faculty member will contribute to an undergraduate course in Genetics, a graduate course in the candidates area of expertise, and/or a general biology course.
All applications must be made online at http://jobs.slu.edu (Req ID 20100990) and include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research statement, and a statement of teaching experience and philosophy. In addition, please have three letters of reference sent to Dr. Robert Wood, Department of Biology, Saint Louis University, 3507 Laclede Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63103. Review of applications will begin on 15 December and continue until the position is filled. Additional information on the Department of Biology can be found at http://www.slu.edu/x14762.xml. Saint Louis University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (AA/EOE), and encourages nominations of and applications from women and minorities.
