Plant Physiologist
The Department of Biology at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD)
invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in
Plant Physiology starting in August 2009. We seek a person with
postdoctoral research experience in plant physiology who will participate
in the core curriculum, teach a mid-level plant physiology course, and
develop a graduate course in the area of specialization. The successful
candidate will be expected to establish an independent, externally funded
research program involving M.S. and Ph.D. students in the Integrated
Biosciences graduate program (IBS) and undergraduate student researchers.
We especially seek applicants who use plant physiological approaches to
address ecological problems, although cellular and molecular plant
physiologists will also be seriously considered. The boreal, northern
hardwood, and prairie biomes as well as several wilderness and scientific
research areas within short driving distance of Duluth provide exceptional
opportunities for terrestrial plant physiological ecology research.
Opportunities exist for collaboration with researchers at the UMD Natural
Resources Research Institute, EPA Mid-Continent Ecology Division, Large
Lakes Observatory, College of Pharmacy, and the UMD School of Medicine.
New research and instruction facilities as well as an experimental field
facility within a short drive of campus and competitive startup funding
are available. Essential qualifications include a Ph.D. or equivalent
degree in the biological sciences; peer reviewed publications; evidence of
potential for achievement in teaching and research; strong oral and
written communication skills. Review of complete applications will begin
on November 1 and continue until the position is filled. Apply on-line
only:
https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?
time=1220641903406 Job #158036. Please submit all required attachments
(letter of application, curriculum vitae, brief statements of teaching
philosophy and proposed future research, up to three refereed
publications) and arrange to have three letters of reference sent to:
Chair, Plant Physiology Search Committee, Department of Biology,
University of Minnesota Duluth, 207 SSB, 1035 Kirby Drive, Duluth, MN
55812. Visit UMD at www.d.umn.edu/biology and the IBS graduate program at
www.d.umn.edu/ibs. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity
educator and employer.