The Department of Entomology at UC Riverside has an opening for an assistant professor who studies invasive species ecology. For more information see the details below or visit http://entomology.ucr.edu/employment.html
*************************************************************************** Assistant Professor and Assistant Entomologist in the area of Invasive Species Ecology, University of California, Riverside. Position available July 1, 2012, 9-month appointment, 50% Instruction and Research / 50% Organized Research. Appointment level and salary commensurate with experience. Ph.D. in Entomology, Biology, Ecology or a related discipline is required. The successful candidate must demonstrate evidence of strong training and experience with the biological processes, species attributes and ecological conditions that promote the establishment and potential spread of invasive and/or introduced terrestrial arthropod species. Areas of research emphasis could include the study of invasion processes; the evolution and genetics of invasiveness; the role of habitat quality and diversity on the establishment of invasive and introduced species; the dispersal and spread of these species; and the interactions of such species with established potential hosts, competitors and natural enemies. Hypothesis-driven research that includes theoretical issues relating to propagule size and establishment frequencies; climatic matching; genetic adaptations; and population genetics, dynamics and regulation would also be considered. Applied research consistent with the mission of the Agricultural Experiment Station directed toward managing invasive and introduced (insect or weed) species is expected. Teaching responsibilities include supervision of graduate students, participation in undergraduate instruction in entomology, ecology, and evolution, as well as a graduate course taught in an area of interest. Interactions with the other research groups in interdepartmental programs are encouraged. Participation in the Center for Invasive Species Research and the Center for Conservation Biology and the Institute for Genome Biology is encouraged. Send curriculum vitae, transcripts, statement of research interests, reprints, manuscripts in press, and have four letters of recommendation sent to: Dr. Richard Stouthamer, Invasive Species Ecologist Search Committee Chair, Department of Entomology, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521; e-mail : richard.stoutha...@ucr.edu; phone: 951-827-2422; FAX (951)-827-3086; e-mail. Review of applications will begin March 1, 2012, but this position will remain open until filled. Information about the Entomology Department and an expanded description can be found on the website: http://www.entomology.ucr.edu. The University of California is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity, and strongly encourages applications from all qualified applicants, including women and minorities
