[ECOLOG-L] Clay lab: Research Technician position in plant-microbial interactions
Lab Research Technician position available Keith Clay Lab, Dept. of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Tulane University, New Orleans (c...@tulane.edu, clay.tulane.edu) I am searching for a Lab Research Technician in the general area of plant-microbial interactions in my new lab at the Uptown campus of Tulane University. This is a full time position with benefits and a competitive salary. A Bachelor’s degree and relevant experience is required, and a Master’s degree in the Biological Sciences is preferred. Starting date is flexible but no later than January 2019. The position includes the following research activities and responsibilities: • Ability to work with microbial cultures including isolations from biological samples, culturing and sequencing • General familiarity with standard microbiological methodologies • Familiarity with growing and propagating plant materials, inoculation with microbial cultures and isolation of microbes from plant materials • Experience with DNA isolation, PCR amplification, sequencing and bioinformatic analysis • General familiarity with standard molecular biological procedures • Experience documenting methodologies and procedures, maintaining a detailed laboratory notebook and ensuring that all permissions and approvals are in place • Willingness and comfort with occasional field and/or greenhouse work under challenging conditions • Knowledge of data management and statistical software • Ability to work well in a group, including supervising undergraduate assistants To apply, go to http://www2.tulane.edu/jobs/ and search for staff job IRC15208. The posting will be closed on Sunday, October 21, 2018 but may be extended if needed. Questions or comments can be directed to Keith Clay at c...@tulane.edu
[ECOLOG-L] Assistant Professor position at Tulane - Disease Ecology & Evolution
Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Disease Ecology and Evolution The Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at Tulane University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level with a research focus on disease ecology and evolution using genomic, experimental and/or modelling approaches. Our department has concentrations in tropical biology and river/coast ecosystems. We seek to hire a colleague whose research complements these concentrations and has potential applications to One Health, global change, coupled natural-human systems and/or conservation issues. Candidates working in animal, plant or microbial systems and in terrestrial, freshwater or marine systems are encouraged to apply. The position is 60% research, 10% service and 30% teaching, with lab space and a competitive start up package to be provided. The faculty member will be responsible for teaching one course per semester and will rotate among 3 or 4 different courses. In addition to teaching, faculty members mentor Ph.D., M.S. and B.S. students in Tulane’s School of Science and Engineering. The vision of the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology is to be recognized as a center for solution-based science in ecology and evolutionary biology with foci in tropical and river-coast ecosystems. We aim to conduct translational research: basic scientific advance is not only an end in itself but also a means to providing solutions to global environmental challenges. The department maintains interactions with nationally and internationally recognized programs. For example, Tulane is a member of the Organization for Tropical Studies and our students and faculty interact with study abroad courses worldwide. Locally, our department is involved in the Riversphere – A Center of Excellence in Renewable Energy Systems, and The ByWater Institute. Along with a shared molecular facility within our department, we collaborate with the School of Science and Engineering to use the Coordinated Instrumentation Facility. Tulane University is also home for the renowned School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine and the Tulane National Primate Research Center. The department participates actively in multiple community-engaged Tulane University activities, including the Center for Engaged Teaching and Learning, Girls in STEM at Tulane (GIST), Boys at Tulane in STEM (BATS), the Taylor Center for Social Innovation and Design Thinking, and Tulane’s mandatory two-tiered service learning requirement for undergraduates (CPS). We are fully committed and proactive in seeking ways to achieve the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students and we seek individuals who will actively support this goal. Tulane University is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, a select group of the 62 leading research universities in the United States and Canada with 'preeminent programs of graduate and professional education and scholarly research.' Tulane is located in the historic Gulf Coast city of New Orleans, which is known for its culture, food and music. QUALIFICATIONS The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. degree in Biology, Ecology or related fields. Postdoctoral research experience is strongly preferred. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS To apply please submit the following: (1) Cover letter, (2) Curriculum Vitae, (3) statement of research accomplishments and future directions, (4) teaching statement, (5) statement that describes how the candidate would advance our institutional diversity goals through their research, teaching, and service. (6) up to three publications and (7) name and contact information (address, e-mail, phone) of three professional references who can address candidate’s qualifications. Review of applications will begin November 1, 2018 and search will remain open until the position is filled, with a start date of July 1, 2019. Applications must be submitted via Interfolio to apply.interfolio.com/54152 Tulane University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Please contact any member of the search committee if you have additional questions. Dr. Keith Clay (c...@tulane.edu, search committee chair) Dr. Dorothy Cheruiyot (dcherui...@tulane.edu) Dr. Katie Ferris (kfer...@tulane.edu) Dr. Caz Taylor (c...@tulane.edu)
[ECOLOG-L] Job: Professor and Chair at Tulane University
Tulane University, School of Science and Engineering, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology: Professor and Department Chair The Dept. of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at Tulane University invites applications and nominations for Professor and Department Chair. The ideal candidate must have a Ph.D., qualify for appointment as full professor, and possess outstanding interpersonal, leadership, entrepreneurial, and administrative skills and experience; and also have an internationally recognized research program supported by extramural funding, and be committed to mentoring department faculty and fostering effective research and education. Area of research expertise open within organismal biology (Ecology and/or Evolution), but ability to strengthen or compliment existing expertise and opportunities within the department is desirable. Term for chair is five years. Position includes competitive package of research and administrative support, and the opportunity to participate in at least one new tenured/tenure-track faculty hire. Consult following address for more information about position and department: http://www2.tulane.edu/sse/eebio/about/positions/ To apply please submit the following to https://apply.interfolio.com/42158: (1) cover letter, (2) Curriculum Vitae, (3) statement of research accomplishments and future directions, (4) teaching statement, (5) statement of administrative experience and accomplishments, and (6) name and contact information (address, e-mail, phone) of four professional references. Review of applications will begin July 1, 2017 and search will remain open until the position is filled, with a start date of July 1, 2018. Tulane University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
[ECOLOG-L] Job: Professor and Chair, Dept. of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Department at Tulane University
Tulane University, School of Science and Engineering, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology: Professor and Department Chair The Dept. of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at Tulane University invites applications and nominations for Professor and Department Chair. The ideal candidate must have a Ph.D., qualify for appointment as full professor, and possess outstanding interpersonal, leadership, entrepreneurial, and administrative skills and experience; and also have an internationally recognized research program supported by extramural funding, and be committed to mentoring department faculty and fostering effective research and education. Area of research expertise open within organismal biology (Ecology and/or Evolution), but ability to strengthen or compliment existing expertise and opportunities within the department is desirable. Term for chair is five years. Position includes competitive package of research and administrative support, and the opportunity to participate in at least one new tenured/tenure-track faculty hire. Consult following address for more information about the position and department: http://www2.tulane.edu/sse/eebio/about/positions/ To apply please submit the following to https://apply.interfolio.com/42158: (1) cover letter, (2) Curriculum Vitae, (3) statement of research accomplishments and future directions, (4) teaching statement, (5) statement of administrative experience and accomplishments, and (6) name and contact information (address, e-mail, phone) of four professional references. Review of applications will begin July 1, 2017 and search will remain open until the position is filled, with a start date of July 1, 2018. Tulane University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
[ECOLOG-L] MS research opportunity in coastal plant-microbial ecology
MS research opportunity in coastal plant-microbial ecology The Van Bael laboratory in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Tulane University seeks applications from students who are interested in pursuing a one year master's degree (non- thesis) in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, combined with a research experience on coastal plant ecology and microbial ecology. Selected master's students will work with Dr. Van Bael and a team of Ph.D. and undergraduate students to gain research experience in plant ecology studies, sterile culture work with bacteria and fungi, and molecular techniques. This research experience is a perfect opportunity for students deciding whether or not to pursue a Ph.D., or for students that need to strengthen their graduate school applications. Read more about our lab's research at: http://www.tulane.edu/~vanbael25/sunshine/Home.html Tulane University is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, a select group of the 62 leading research universities in the United States and Canada with 'preeminent programs of graduate and professional education and scholarly research.' Tulane is located in the historic Gulf Coast city of New Orleans, which is known for its culture, food and music. The program deadline is May 1 for starting in August. Applications for starting in January will be accepted until November 1. Please read more about the one year master's program at: http://tulane.edu/sse/eebio/academics/graduate/plus-one-ms.cfm For information or questions about the research experience, email Dr. Sunshine Van Bael, at svanb...@tulane.edu. Please be sure you have read the information at the link above before inquiring. No financial aid is available for this program. For general information or questions about the one-year masters program, email Dr. Jordan Karubian, at j...@tulane.edu.
