The Department of Biological Sciences at Auburn University invites applications for tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty positions (9-month) beginning Fall 2017. We are conducting multiple faculty hires with the aim of significantly improving departmental strengths in basic and applied computational approaches designed to address biological problems in the following two subdisciplines: Microbiome Research (Host-Microbial Interactions Core Area)
We seek candidates who are investigating the structure and function of microbial assemblages in association with animal or plant hosts. Candidates who are interested in understanding how the composition, dynamics and physiological attributes of complex microbial systems impacts the host are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will employ cutting-edge tools including (meta)genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and/or metabolomics approaches to dissect the microbiome, with the use of laboratory- or field-based components in their research program. The use of these “omics” based tools inherent to this position requires a strong use of computational techniques. Those that are able to integrate their research program with other Biological Sciences core research areas are also encouraged to apply. A successful applicant for the Microbiome Research position may be eligible to participate in Auburn University’s multidisciplinary Cluster Hires Initiative in the Omics and Informatics cluster. New faculty with expertise in computationally intensive biology could complement the University’s considerable existing expertise in these areas. If a successful candidate becomes a member of the Omics and Informatics cluster, then participation in the cluster will be an important component in faculty annual reviews. For more information regarding the Cluster Hires please click on the following link: http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/strategic_hire.html Quantitative Ecology (Behavior, Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Core Area) We seek candidates capable of interacting with a core of population and community ecologists linked by interests in a) origin and conservation of biodiversity and b) organization of populations and communities in both natural and human-altered ecosystems. Desired foci in quantitative ecology include, but are not restricted to, network theory, environmental informatics, evolutionary modeling, quantitative genetics or meta-modeling of populations or communities. The successful candidates may benefit from extensive databases generated within labs of core faculty and the natural history collections in the Auburn University Museum of Natural History. These positions will contribute to existing departmental expertise in empirical and analytical biology as well as capitalize on ongoing improvements in high-performance computing at Auburn which include a new supercomputer. This hiring effort is part of a multi-year initiative to strengthen computational biology capabilities in our four core research areas: 1) Behavior, Ecology, Evolution and Conservation, 2) Host-Microbial Interactions, 3) Evolutionary Genetics and Systematics and 4) Physiological Adaptations and Functional Genomics. Successful candidates are expected to establish an extramurally funded research program that trains undergraduate and graduate students. Instructional responsibilities include development of graduate and/or undergraduate courses in the specialty area. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Ecological Sciences, Computational Biology, Microbiology or a related discipline, and excellent written and interpersonal communication skills. Qualifications include postdoctoral or professional experience, a strong record of publication, teaching experience, and potential for funding. Candidates selected for these positions must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and continue working legally for the proposed term of employment. Review of applications will begin January 4, 2017 and will continue until suitable candidates are found. Applicants should submit (electronically) a cover letter emphasizing specific qualifications, a curriculum vita, a description of research interests, a statement of teaching philosophy/experience, and names and contact information of at least 3 professional references. In order to apply for the Microbiome position and view full details, please apply online at: https://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com/postings/1917 In order to apply for the Quantitative Ecology position and view full details, please apply online at: https://aufacultypositions.peopleadmin.com/postings/1918 More information can be found at: http://www.auburn.edu/cosam/departments/biology/hiring/ Auburn University is an EEO/Vet/Disability Employer.
