Position Announcement Faculty Position Assistant Professor Plant Evolutionary Genomics University of California, Riverside
The Department of Botany & Plant Sciences at the University of California Riverside invites applications to fill a tenure-track 9-month position at the assistant professor level in Plant Evolutionary Genomics. Possible areas of specialization include plant molecular population genetics, molecular evolution, genome evolution, evolutionary genetics, and comparative genomics. The research could focus on topics such as, but not limited to, molecular analysis of adaptations, the nature and rate of evolutionary change in genes and genomes, molecular genetic analysis of plant speciation or plant domestication, hybridization, or evolution of invasiveness. Applicants interested in theory, modeling and data mining, as well as those conducting experimental or descriptive studies will be considered. The candidate will hold a faculty position as well as a joint appointment in the Agricultural Experiment Station. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain a vigorous, innovative research program, and have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The review of applications will begin November 15, 2006, with appointment as early as July 1, 2007. Applicants must hold a Ph.D with a minimum of one year of postdoctoral experience. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested individuals should submit the following: (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) a brief statement of research and teaching interests, (3) samples of relevant publications, and (4) have three letters of recommendation sent to: Chair, Plant Evolutionary Genomics Search Committee c/o Department of Botany and Plant Sciences 2118 Batchelor Hall University of California, Riverside Riverside, CA 92521-0124 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] FAX (951) 827-4437 Information about the Department is available at http://www.plantbiology.ucr.edu/ (see alsohttp://www.cnas.ucr.edu/ and http://www.evolution.ucr.edu). The University of California, Riverside has an active career partner program, and is an Affirmative Action equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.
