ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR - ECOLOGIST OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES University of Texas at El Paso, College of Science, Department of Biological Sciences
POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Department of Biological Sciences and the Border Biomedical Research Center (BBRC) at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) seeks to fill a tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate professor level in the area of ecology of infectious diseases. Anticipated starting date is spring 2015. Applicants should possess the ability to develop an independent extramurally funded research program, and teaching and mentoring at both the undergraduate and graduate levels (M.S. and Ph.D.). The department offers Ph.D. degrees in ecology/evolution and pathobiology. Research infrastructures in Biological Sciences/BBRC include state-of-the-art molecular, genomic, proteomic, metabolomic, imaging, bioinformatics and statistical core facilities as well as BSL-2 and BSL-3 laboratories and ABSL-2 and ABSL-3 animal facilities. The candidate is expected to work closely within this program as well as to collaborate with other BBRC investigators and with investigators in the community. Our goal is to foster and support research on various aspects of infectious diseases in the U.S.-Mexico border communities. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ecosystems play an important role in human health. The recent outbreak and spread of various infectious diseases in developed and developing countries have been attributed to emergence of novel microbes, genetic change in existing microbes, human population increase, urbanization, and rapid modes of transportation as well changes in climate and ecosystem. Therefore, the Department of Biological Sciences seeks to recruit an ecologist of infectious diseases with a Ph.D. degree, who has postdoctoral research experience and a strong record of research accomplishments. The candidate must employ an interdisciplinary approach to conduct research on emerging infectious diseases caused by virus, bacteria, fungi, and protozoa, especially diseases that affect human health in US-Mexico border communities. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit (1) curriculum vitae, (2) a brief statement of research and teaching interests and (3) Three letters of recommendation to: Chair of the Ecology and Infectious Diseases Search Committee, The Border Biomedical Research Center and Dept. of Biological Sciences, University of Texas at El Paso, 500 W. University Avenue, El Paso, TX 79968-0519; Email: s...@utep.edu The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity in employment or the provision of services.
