PLANT CONSERVATION BIOLOGIST
FACULTY POSITION (OPEN RANK)
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY AND FAIRCHILD TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN
The Department of Biological Sciences at Florida International
University and Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden are seeking an
outstanding scientist for an open rank position in plant conservation
biology. We seek applicants with a PhD and an exceptional research and
publication record. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to,
conservation genetics, threatened species management, small population
and metapopulation management, protected areas, plant genetic resources,
biodiversity and habitat restoration, and tropical ecology. The
successful candidate will teach courses within his/her specialty area
and develop undergraduate/graduate courses in plant biodiversity and
conservation. This is a joint appointment between FIU and Fairchild. The
successful candidate will be based at Fairchild and provide input to the
establishment of a major new center in tropical plant conservation.
Review of applications will begin January 15, 2009; applications will be
accepted until the position is filled. To apply send CV, brief description of
research
accomplishments and objectives, statement of teaching interests,
selected reprints, and the names, addresses, and contact information for
at least three references to Chair, Plant Conservation Biology Search,
Dept. Biological Sciences, FIU, 11200 SW 8th St, Miami, Florida 33199.
Florida International University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and
Employer.
Contact for further information
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Javier Francisco-Ortega,
Associate Professor,
Department of Biological Sciences,
11200 SW 8th Street,
OE Building # 242 (Office),
OE Building # 167 (Mail),
Florida International University,
University Park,
Miami FL 33199,
USA
Phone: (305) 348-2080 (Office FIU)
Fax: (305) 348-1986 (Department Office FIU)
Head of FIU/FTBG Plant Molecular
Systematic and Conservation
Genetic Laboratory,
Center for Tropical Plant Conservation,
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden,
11935 Old Cutler Road,
Coral Gables,
Miami FL 33156-4299,
USA
Phone: (305) 665-2844 Ext. 3432 (Office at FTBG)
Phone: (305) 665-2844 Ext. 3423 (Laboratory at FTBG)
Fax: (305) 665-8032
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
