Research Assistant Professor in Coastal Sciences OR Urban Ecology The Tulane / Xavier Center for Bioenvironmental Research (cbr.tulane.edu) at Tulane University invites applications for a Research Assistant Professor faculty position in Coastal Sciences or Urban Ecology. The CBR aims to recruit an outstanding researcher with a PhD and prior postdoctoral research experience who will merge excellence in research (65%), teaching (20%), and service (15%), as follows:
Coastal Science Research: The incumbent will work closely with the Director of the CBR, Dr. Michael Blum, to engage in independent and collaborative research exploring aspects of coastal restoration in the Mississippi River Delta and elsewhere in the northern Gulf Coast. The incumbent will be expected to contribute to research on one or more of the following topics (1) riverine and delta hydrology; (2) sediment transport and deposition; (3) coastal wetland ecosystem formation, including eco-evolutionary dynamics; (4) coastal finfish and/or shellfish responses to river diversions. The incumbent will be encouraged to pursue other research areas that complement these topics. OR Urban Ecology Research: The incumbent will work closely with the Director of the CBR to engage in independent and collaborative research exploring aspects of urbanization and counter-urbanization in New Orleans and elsewhere. The incumbent will be expected to contribute to research on one or more of the following topics (1) the ecology and evolution of infectious disease in urban and surrounding environments; (2) green infrastructure and the ecology of urban streams and wetlands; (3) coupled human natural ecosystem dynamics; (4) valuation of ecosystem services of urban forests and greenways. The incumbent will be encouraged to pursue other research areas that complement these topics. AND Teaching: The incumbent will teach or team-teach one undergraduate course per year. The course, entitled "Global Change Biology", is intended for non-major and major undergraduates with an interest in climate change, biological responses to climate change, and conservation in a changing climate. Service: The work carried out by the incumbent will contribute to larger programmatic efforts to develop expertise in, as appropriate, coupled human natural ecosystem dynamics or coastal restoration across the university. The incumbent will assist the CBR Director with programmatic development by contributing to the development of grant proposals and other materials to support topical research, education, and public engagement including programs that will be hosted at the new Tulane River and Coastal Center. Preference will be given to candidates possessing in-depth topical knowledge in coastal sciences (e.g., coastal geosciences, coastal ecology, or coastal fisheries) or urban ecology (e.g. stormwater hydrology, epidemiology of zoonotic diseases, or environmental economics). Preference will also be given to candidates who have the desire to develop new skills and training. The potential to obtain competitive extramural funding is also an important consideration. An initial appointment will be for two years, with continuation dependent upon performance and funding. A start date in in early fall 2014 or a mutually agreeable date in late Fall 2014 is strongly preferred. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. A PDF-format application package including of a curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, statement of teaching philosophy and interests, and contact information for three professional references should be submitted via e-mail to Ms. Shelley Meaux (c...@tulane.edu). Please write “Research Assistant Professor" in the subject line. For earliest consideration, apply by 15 August 2014. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Tulane University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/ADA Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
