Dear colleagues, The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for one tenure-track faculty position in the broad area of ecology and sustainability (THIS IS IN ADDITION TO OUR 3 ANTICIPATED FACULTY HIRES IN ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION). The position is anticipated at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level, pending budgetary approval. We seek outstanding scientists who will enhance and complement existing strengths in our broad-based interactive biology department. We invite applications from all candidates working on cutting edge questions incorporating the topics of ecology and sustainability. Candidates working in the following areas are especially encouraged to apply:
- Species (plant, animal, microbe) interactions - Microbial ecology or ecology/evolution of the microbiome - Population, functional or evolutionary genomics - Physiological, biophysical or functional ecology Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience and will be expected to establish an extramurally funded research program, train graduate students, and actively participate in undergraduate science education. To ensure full consideration, applications and reference letters should be received by November 6, 2015. Applicants can apply online at: https://facultysearch.as.pitt.edu/apply/index/MTM1. Candidates should submit a letter of application, CV, a 2-3-page statement of research accomplishments and future plans, a brief description of teaching interests and at least three letters of reference. For each reference, you will have the opportunity to input a personal email address or an email address generated through Interfolio's Online Application Delivery. In both cases, an email notification will be sent to the designated address with instructions about uploading the letters to our system. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, members of minority groups under-represented in academia, veterans, and disabled are especially encouraged to apply. Further information about the Department of Biological Sciences is available at: http://www.biology.pitt.edu. Sincerely, Nathan Morehouse ____________________________ Assistant Professor Department of Biological Sciences University of Pittsburgh 165 Crawford Hall Fifth and Ruskin Avenues Pittsburgh, PA 15260 Office: (412) 624-3378 Lab: (412) 624-3351 http://morehouselab.pitt.edu/<http://www.morehouselab.pitt.edu/> "Il y a un autre monde mais il est dans celui-ci." - Paul Éluard
