The Department of Biological Sciences at Virginia Tech seeks to expand our expertise in evolution by hiring a tenure-track EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGIST at the assistant professor level starting in the Fall 2017 semester. We are seeking a broadly trained colleague with diverse interests whose work focuses on the genetic and/or ecological basis of evolutionary change. Potential research interests include, but are not limited to, microevolutionary processes in natural populations, evolutionary response to global change, molecular evolution, and the evolution of species interactions. The successful candidate's research may complement existing strengths in our department including disease ecology, microbial ecology, behavioral biology, and integrated organismal biology and may take advantage of shared resources such as the Massey Herbarium. Opportunities to work with university-level programs such as the Global Change Center and Interfaces of Global Change graduate program are available.
Applications should be submitted online at https://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/68497. Consideration of applications will begin October 1, 2016. Questions may be directed to Ignacio Moore (search chair, itmo...@vt.edu) or Joel McGlothlin (joel...@vt.edu). Required Qualifications: - Ph.D. degree in Biological Sciences or related discipline at the time of appointment - A competitive research program or, for new Ph.D.s, strong promise for developing an active independent research program Preferred Qualifications: - Post-doctoral or previous faculty experience - Demonstrated teaching effectiveness - A record of securing extramural funds to support research - An interest in developing interdisciplinary research collaborations About Virginia Tech: Virginia Tech, founded in 1872 as a land-grant institution, is currently ranked as a Top 25 Public University by US News & World Report and a Top 25 Public Research University by the National Science Foundation. Through a combination of its three missions of learning, discovery, and engagement, Virginia Tech continually strives to accomplish the charge of its motto: Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). As the Commonwealth's most comprehensive university and its leading research institution, Virginia Tech serves a diverse population of 30,000+ students and 8000+ faculty and staff from over 100 countries, and is engaged in research around the world. Invent the Future at Virginia Tech. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status; or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees, or applicants; or any other basis protected by law. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies, contact the executive director for Equity and Access at 540-231-2010 or Virginia Tech, North End Center, Suite 2300 (0318), 300 Turner St. NW, Blacksburg, VA 24061. If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation, please contact the hiring department. _____________________________________ Joel W. McGlothlin Virginia Tech, Dept. of Biological Sciences Derring Hall 2125, 1405 Perry St. Blacksburg, VA 24061 http://www.mcglothlin.biol.vt.edu Email: joel...@vt.edu Phone: (540) 231-0046 Office: Derring Hall 4002 _____________________________________
