East Carolina’s Department of Coastal Studies invites applications for a tenured/tenure-track appointment in Applied Ecology. We seek candidates working to answer significant ecological questions in coastal environments from an applied perspective. Candidates working in the coastal margin (both water column and benthos), tidal creeks, wetlands and other shallow water habitats, and in estuaries and bays are especially encouraged to apply. Research focused on ecosystem ecology, biogeochemistry, or restoration ecology is encouraged, although we will consider all candidates with strong research records in any area of applied coastal ecology. Doctorate in ecology, biology, or allied field required.
The Coastal Studies Institute (CSI), where this position will be housed, is located on Roanoke Island in Wanchese, NC (http://www.coastalstudiesinstitute.org), on North Carolina’s Outer Banks. With a campus spanning 213 acres of marshes, scrub wetlands, forested wetlands, and coastal and marine ecosystems, CSI is an interdisciplinary coastal field laboratory with active research, education and outreach programs. It is currently undergoing significant growth. This position will be part of a four-person cohort in Applied Ecology, Ecological Engineering, Integrated Coastal System Modeling, and Coastal Processes (full ad at https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/22639). These positions are part of a major ECU research focus on ocean margins. We seek creative and rigorous scholars with an interest in working across disciplinary boundaries to shed light on complex problems resulting from the interaction of people and the natural environment. Although these are research-focused positions, we seek innovative teachers to participate in the department’s interdisciplinary PhD program and develop place-based classes and short courses at ECU’s Outer Banks campus. More information on how to apply can be found at: https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/22639
