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Professor and Chair of Botany, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI
Search Extended
The Department of Botany, University of Hawaii at Manoa is seeking a dynamic individual with a record of excellence in research and teaching, with administrative experience to lead the department forward as Department Chair and Professor. The Botany Department includes 15 faculty and 60 graduate students from a diverse backgrounds and offers unparalleled opportunities for botanical research in both marine and terrestrial ecosystems. The successful candidate will be appointed as Professor of Botany and have a renewable 3-year appointment as Chair. This is an 11-month tenurable position to begin August 1, 2012, pending administrative authorization to fill.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in botany or related field, demonstrated excellence in teaching and research, possess a record of successful research support, a minimum of four years of full-time college or university teaching at the rank of associate professor or equivalent, attained significant recognition by the community of scholars in his or her discipline and shown leadership skills and experience with academic administration. Desirable qualifications: A minimum of four years at the rank of professor or equivalent.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate is expected to maintain an active research program that complements the department and our unique location and to serve as Chair of the Department of Botany. Teaching responsibilities may include undergraduate and graduate courses.
To apply:
Application packets should be sent electronically as a single pdf file to botany@hawaii.edu with cc to sterling@hawaii.edu and hard copies to follow addressed to: Chair Search Committee, Department of Botany, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 3190 Maile Way, St John 101, Honolulu, HI 96822. Application packet should consist of a letter application, curriculum vitae with a complete list of publications, statements of research, teaching and administrative experience and philosophies, referee names and contacts, official transcripts (copies accepted, however official transcripts required upon hire) and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to be sent to Chair Search Committee, Department of Botany, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 3190 Maile Way, St John 101, Honolulu, HI 96822. Inquiries: Dr. Sterling Keeley, sterling@hawaii.edu.
Compensation:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Review of applications will begin on February 25, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.
The University of Hawaii is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran. Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawaii may be viewed at: http://ope.ed.gov/security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office. [Posted 3 February 2012]
University of Connecticut, PLANT ECOLOGICAL OR EVOLUTIONARY GENOMICS
The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Connecticut seeks applicants for a 9-month tenure-track position to begin in August 2012. Although targeted at the Assistant Professor rank, an appointment at a higher rank may be possible for a candidate who exceptionally enhances the diversity elements of our academic mission.
We seek a creative individual employing genomic approaches to address key questions in the ecology and evolutionary biology of plants. Research on non-model organisms is preferred but appropriate research foci involving model organisms will also be considered. Experience in bioinformatic and statistical analyses is desirable. The successful applicant will have a Ph.D., preferably with postdoctoral experience. They will be expected to supervise an independent research program that will attract extramural funding, teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and provide research training for graduate and undergraduate students. Teaching duties are expected to include participation, on a rotating basis, in a) our introductory biology curriculum, b) an upper-level botany, evolution, or ecology course, and c) a graduate course in the candidates specialty. Preferred qualifications include the ability to contribute to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience and academic community through research, teaching or service. Submit a curriculum vitae (with links to your top 3 publications), a summary of research accomplishments and future research objectives, a brief description of teaching experience and philosophy to: Husky Hire (http://jobs.uconn.edu/). Please have letters from three referees sent to: (EEB.Search@uconn.edu). Review of applications will begin January 6, 2011. Questions regarding this position may be addressed to kathleen.tebo@uconn.edu. Evaluation of applicants will be made by assessment of: 1) graduate and post-doctoral experience; 2) research accomplishments, productivity and extramural funding; 3) statements of teaching and research objectives; 4) professional references; and 5) expertise in ecological or evolutionary genomics. Information about the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology can be found at http://hydrodictyon.eeb.uconn.edu/eebwww/. The University of Connecticut houses state of the art genomics instrumentation and computational facilities. The University of Connecticut encourages applications from under-represented groups, including minorities, women, and people with disabilities. [Posted 2 December 2011]Harvard University, Faculty Position in Plant Biology
The Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University and the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University invite applications for a tenure-track or tenured faculty position in plant biology. We seek to appoint an individual whose research on plants integrates well with the outstanding living and herbarium collections of the Arnold Arboretum and whose scholarship will complement the research and teaching missions of the Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology. The area of scholarship is open, and we especially encourage applications from those studying genomics, molecular genetics, developmental biology, physiology, organismic biology, phylogenetics, evolution, ecology, and community biology, whose research addresses fundamental questions regarding the origin and maintenance of plant biodiversity. Applicants will be expected to develop an innovative research program and contribute to teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels in the Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology. The research laboratory will be situated in the newly opened 43,000 square foot state-of-the-art research facility in the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University. Applications from or information about female and minority candidates are encouraged.
Applications should include a curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and representative publications. Tenured faculty should submit these materials at https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/3793. Tenure-track applicants should submit these materials, along with the names and contact information of three references at https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/3786. Letters of nomination from third parties are also welcome. Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2011.
Further information about OEB is available at http://www.oeb.harvard.edu; information about plant biology at Harvard can be found at http://www.pbi.fas.harvard.edu; information about the Arnold Arboretum can be found at http://arboretum.harvard.edu/. Contact email aapltbio@fas.harvard.edu.
Harvard University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. [Posted 27 October 2011]Systematic Botanist for the Flora of Saskatchewan
Term: The Flora of Saskatchewan Association is looking for a full-time, 12-month, contract position (1 January 2012-31 December 2012); the position may be renewable to write further taxonomic treatments depending upon funding availability and satisfactory performance.
Qualifications: Minimum of an MA in botany, with extensive experience in plant systematics. PhD preferred. Evidence of systematics expertise and publication record in this area is required as part of the application.
Application: Cover letter, CV (including list of publications), and the names and mail and electronic addresses of a minimum of three academic referees should be sent electronically or by mail to:
Flora of Saskatchewan Association
c/o Dr. Mary Vetter
Luther College at the University of Regina
Regina, SK S4S 0A2 Canada
mary.vetter@uregina.ca tel: 1-306-585-5036 fax: 1-306-585-5267
Interviews can be conducted at a distance.
Deadline: 1 December 2011. The position will remain open, however, until filled.
Responsibilities: Write the Graminoids section of the Flora of Saskatchewan, including the families Poaceae (195 species), Cyperaceae (41 species, excluding Carex, which is already completed and reviewed), and Juncaceae (26 species). The highest priority is the Poaceae, and that family will be completed first.
These responsibilities include:
- Develop and test generic and species taxonomic keys
- Write complete generic and species descriptions, including habitat descriptions
- Identify suitable line drawings for each species
- Identify, and produce as necessary, line drawings to illustrate morphological characteristics of each family
- Bring the graminoids taxonomy and nomenclature up to date for the taxa found in Saskatchewan
- Obtain external reviews of the sections as completed
- Produce final text ready to submit for publication
Supports that will be provided by the Flora of Saskatchewan Association:
- Dot distribution maps for each species based on the collections of the W. P. Fraser Herbarium (SASK) (University of Saskatchewan) and Ledingham Herbarium (USAS) (University of Regina)
- Acquisition of line drawing reproduction permission
- Internal reviews
- Checklist of the Flora of Saskatchewan
- Preliminary drafts of some sections of Poaceae
This position will report to Dr. Mary Vetter, President, Flora of Saskatchewan Association, and will be also supervised by the Curator of the W.P. Fraser Herbarium when research is being conducted at the University of Saskatchewan.
Contract amount: $55,000, paid in monthly stipends upon submission of progress reports.
Location: University of Regina (Regina, SK, Canada) or University of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon, SK, Canada); some portion of the work could occur at another location of choice of the successful applicant, but travel to the University of Saskatchewan Fraser Herbarium will be required at times. [Posted 24 October 2011]
Assistant Professor of Biology, Tenure Track Position
The Department of Biology, Saint Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana, invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in biology with an emphasis in microbiology beginning August, 2012. Saint Mary's College is a Catholic liberal arts college for women with a strong commitment to undergraduate education.
Applicants must hold (or be at completion of) a Ph.D. in the biological sciences. Candidates will be expected to develop and teach one course in introductory microbiology (lecture and laboratory) for biology majors and another for nursing students. In addition, the successful candidate will develop two specialty courses of interest that support the development of a new biomedical concentration. These could include, but are not limited to, animal tissue culture, cancer biology, immunology, virology, and environmental/global health. Research involving undergraduates is expected. A strong commitment to undergraduate education of women, a liberal arts education, and service to the department and the College is expected.
The appointee will be a Lilly New Faculty Scholar during the first two pre-tenure years. As such, s/he will receive course load reductions and some financial support for research. Lilly New Faculty Scholars are expected to develop campus ties within the institution by participating in cross-divisional interactions with other college units.
Please send a complete CV along with a letter of intent that includes your teaching philosophy as well as your email and phone contact information to:
Chair of Search Committee
Department of Biology
Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, IN 46556
nekvasil@saintmarys.edu
Candidates will be contacted for full credentials (three letters of reference, visa status for foreign nationals, official transcripts, and evidence of excellent teaching [such as teaching evaluations]) if desired at a later date. Review of applications will begin October 24, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled.
Saint Mary's College has a strong institutional commitment to diversity and seeks applications from historically underrepresented racial and ethnic minority groups, those who have had multicultural experience, and those who can demonstrate a commitment to diversity. [Posted 30 September 2011]
Assistant Professor of Paleobotany
The Departments of Botany (75%) and Geology & Geophysics (25%) at the University of Wyoming are seeking to fill a joint tenure-track position in paleobotany at the assistant professor level. Minimum requirements include a Ph.D. at the time of appointment; a demonstrated potential for developing and maintaining a strong, extramurally funded research program; and a commitment to high-quality teaching at both the undergraduate (in the University of Wyoming Life Program) and graduate levels. We prefer candidates with post-doctoral experience whose research uses pre-Quaternary records to address evolutionary, ecological, or other biological questions. The successful candidate must be able to engage with members of both hosting departments, and may draw on such relevant campus resources as the Program in Ecology, undergraduate program in Earth System Science, Berry Center for Biodiversity Conservation, the Biodiversity Initiative, Shlemon Center for Quaternary Studies, the Nucleic Acid Exploration Facility, Macromolecular Facility, Stable Isotope Facility, Rocky Mountain Herbarium, and the Geological Museum. Salary and start-up packages will be competitive. Candidates should email a curriculum vitae and descriptions of research plans and teaching philosophy and contact information for three references to Ms. BJ Mitchell at bjm@uwyo.edu. PDF formatting is preferred for these documents. Any questions can be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Brent E. Ewers at beewers@uwyo.edu. Screening of applications will begin on November 1, 2011 and continue until a suitable candidate is identified. The University of Wyoming is committed to diversity and endorses principles of affirmative action. We acknowledge that diversity enriches and sustains our scholarship and promotes equal access to our educational mission. We seek and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. [Posted 29 September 2011]
Faculty Position in Ecological or Evolutionary Genomics
Saint Louis University, a Catholic, Jesuit institution dedicated to student learning, research, health, and service, is seeking applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in Ecological or Evolutionary Genetics/Genomics in the Department of Biology. Competitive applicants will have a Ph.D., post-doctoral experience, a record of research productivity, and a commitment to undergraduate and graduate student training. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an independent, extramurally funded research program that applies genetic and/or genomic approaches to fundamental questions in ecology or evolutionary biology. The faculty member will contribute to an undergraduate course in Genetics, a graduate course in the candidate’s area of expertise, and/or a general biology course.
All applications must be made online at http://jobs.slu.edu (Req ID 20110817) and include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research statement, and a statement of teaching experience and philosophy. In addition, please have three letters of reference sent to Dr. Robert Wood, Department of Biology, Saint Louis University, 3507 Laclede Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63103. Review of applications will begin on 1 November 2011 and continue until the position is filled. Additional information on the Department of Biology can be found at http://www.slu.edu/x14762.xml.<
Saint Louis University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (AA/EOE), and encourages nominations of and applications from women and minorities. [Posted 29 September 2011]
Assistant Professor of Plant Biology
The Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences invites applicants for a tenure track position in Plant Biology. We seek a highly trained individual who is committed to liberal arts education and can demonstrate excellence in teaching and research. The candidate will have the opportunity to develop an independent research program. Teaching opportunities include introductory courses and intermediate courses required of majors. The successful applicant will be required to teach upper level courses in molecular systematics and plant biology. Knowledge/Skills and Abilities: 1) Ability to teach general biology, plant biology and upper division courses in area of specialization; 2) Ability to engage undergraduates and graduates in research; and 3) Ability to work collegially and effectively with university students, faculty, and staff as well as the surrounding community. Minimum Qualifications: 1) Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Botany, Ecology and Evolution, Integrative Biology, or Plant Science. 2) Research experience (demonstrated by publication record) and coursework in vascular plant systematics; and 3) Experience and coursework in molecular phylogenetic methods including data analyses. Preferred Qualifications include undergraduate teaching experience and research experience in an academic setting.
GCSU is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative-Action Institution committed to cultural, racial, and multi-ethnic communities and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. It is expected that successful candidates share in this commitment. Persons who need reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at 478-445-5596. Review of applications review will begin 1 December 2011.
Georgia is an Open Records state. The finalist will be required to submit to a background investigation.
Job applications must be submitted through https://www.gcsujobs.com/ [Posted 28 September 2011]
Curator of Botany and Assistant Professor in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
The University of Colorado Museum of Natural History and Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EBIO), University of Colorado Boulder, invite applications for a joint, tenure-track appointment as Curator of Botany and Assistant Professor. This position will be the first of several positions in phylogenetic biology as part of a broad initiative to enlarge and strengthen comparative and evolutionary biology at the University of Colorado. Primary responsibilities will be to develop an active research program on any group of plants using phylogenetic and systematic approaches, to curate and develop the Museum s botany collections, and to teach in Museum and Field Studies and EBIO. The successful candidate will be expected to take a leadership position in advancing the role of the Herbarium. The Herbarium houses a diverse collection of approximately a half million specimens of vascular plants, bryophytes, and lichens and has strong holdings from the southern Rocky Mountain region. This regional strength is enhanced by collections from western North America, the American Arctic, the Altai and the Caucasus Mountains of Central Asia, the European alpine, and the Sierra Madre Occidental of Mexico. Additional information about EBIO and the CU Museum and Herbarium can be found on the web at: http://www.cumuseum.colorado.edu and http://www.colorado.edu/eeb.
Applicants must have a doctoral degree; curatorial experience is important. Job applications must be submitted through the Jobs@CU website, Posting # 814981 (http://www.jobsatcu.com/), beginning October 1. The application package should include curriculum vitae, representative publications, statements of research, teaching, and curatorial experience and vision, along with names and addresses of four references. Review of applications begins December 1, 2011. Contact: Deane.Bowers@colorado.edu. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment. [Posted 22 September 2011]
Assistant or Associate Professor of Structural Botany
The department of Environmental and Plant Biology at Ohio University seeks an individual for a full-time, tenure-track, 9-month assistant or associate professor position beginning August 27, 2012. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an outstanding externally-funded research program in plant structure at the organismal level. Applicants with experience and interest in plant anatomy, morphology, and/or paleobotany are desired. The ideal candidate should have considerable experience in comparative and/or developmental approaches, coupled with expertise in phylogenetics, developmental genetics, or developmental modeling. Primary teaching responsibilities will include introductory undergraduate-level courses in plant biology and one or more upper-level/graduate courses in their area of specialty. The successful candidate should be committed to teaching undergraduates and developing a research program that involves undergraduates as well as M.S. and Ph.D. students. The Department of Environmental and Plant Biology (http://www.plantbio.ohiou.edu/) currently consists of 12 full-time faculty, 30 graduate students, and 60 undergraduate majors. Further information about Ohio University can be found at the Universitys Web site: http://www.ohio.edu.
Minimum Qualifications: PhD in plant morphology, anatomy, paleobotany, or related field and post-doctoral work. Preferred: 1-2 years post-doctoral work and evidence of teaching effectiveness preferred.
We seek a candidate with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. Women and other minorities are encouraged to apply. Ohio University is an EEO/AA Employer.
To apply, complete and submit online quick application (www.ohiouniversityjobs.com) and attach required documents (CV, cover letter, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests/goals, 2-3 publications representative of your research, contact information for 3 references, and unofficial transcripts for the PhD.)
Please direct questions to Dr. Allan M. Showalter, Department Chair, showalte@ohio.edu. Deadline to apply: October 9, 2011. Interviews tentatively scheduled for November, 2011. [Posted 19 September 2011]
Denver Botanic Gardens
Job Title: Manager of Conservation Programs
Compensation: $3750.00 per month
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Summary: Coordinates the growth and improvement of Denver Botanic Gardens' conservation efforts, focusing on the study of the ecology and demography of rare plant species. Oversees Research Associate and Research Assistant.
Qualifications: Education/Experience: Master's degree or at least 5 years experience in the field of botany, conservation biology, ecology, pollination biology, soil ecology, environmental sciences or related area.
Basic knowledge of botanical nomenclature and plant systematics is essential. Database design and management, global position systems (GPS), geographic information systems (GIS), are desirable. Experience acquiring funding and the management of budgets a plus. Must possess strong communication skills, both written and spoken, needs excellent time management skills, and good interpersonal skills. Must have a valid Colorado driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
Send resume and/or application to Human Resources, Denver Botanic Gardens,
1007 York St., Denver CO 80206, or e-mail your resume to hr@botanicgardens.org. We are a nonprofit, EOE.
The Instituto de Ecologia A.C. (INECOL) Seeks Two Plant Systematists
INECOL forms part of the Mexican National Council of Science and Technology (CONACyT) and is a public research center which conducts studies and provides graduate education in the fields of ecology, biodiversity and systematics, conservation, and natural resource management. It has research facilities in Xalapa, Veracruz and Patzcuaro, Michoacan, as well as field stations in temperate and arid regions of Durango and along the tropical coast of Veracruz. At present it employs 103 full-time researchers, 95 academic technicians, and 88 administrators. The graduate program consists of 134 students. The center is organized into 9 departments: Biodiversity and Systematics, Functional Ecology, Environment and Sustainability, Evolutionary Biology, Biorational Pest and Vector Control, Biotechnological Resource Management, Ecoethology, Vertebrate Biology and Conservation, and Multitrophic Interactions. INECOL invites interested researchers to fill two positions (described in detail below).
Category Available: Full Researcher, level A. Contract information: Fulltime for 12 months. Contingent upon satisfactory performance, the contract can be renewed annually. After three years the researcher can request tenure. Research Description: The successful candidate will join the Department of Biodiversity and Systematics and be incorporated into the Regional Center of the Bajio, located in Patzcuaro, Michoacan. The principal project of this Center is the Flora del Bajio y de Regiones Adyacentes, a detailed floristic inventory of the vascular plants occurring in the states of Guanajuato, Queretaro and northern Michoacan. The hiree will collaborate with a group of four researchers and five academic technicians involved in this project and should possess broad knowledge of vascular plant taxonomy, diversity, and morphology, as well as collecting and determination procedures. The position also requires knowledge in the use of phylogenetic methods, and it is necessary to possess hands on experience with laboratory techniques necessary for the compilation of molecular data, as well as methods for their analysis, employing both parsimony and likelihood. Preference will be given to candidates who have a background working with the flora of Mexico, although such experience is not strictly required.
Responsibilities: Participate in fieldwork and the collection of specimens for the herbarium IEB and its exchange program; Collaborate in the project Flora del Bajio y de Regiones Adyacentes, including the preparation of fascicles and the coordination of treatments prepared by outside specialists; Conduct long-term molecular and traditional systematic research on one or more groups of vascular plants; Assist in the equipping, development, and management of a molecular systematics laboratory; Impart graduate courses and supervise theses in the Master’s and Doctoral programs of INECOL; Publish articles in internationally recognized journals with an impact factor, as well as in national scientific journals and occasionally chapters in books; Submit proposals for research funding from public and private institutions, within Mexico and abroad.
Requirements: Undergraduate degree in biology or ecology and a PhD in systematic botany or its equivalent; Postdoctoral experience; Authorship of 5-7 scientific publications in high quality international journals with impact factor in field of expertise with at least three as first or corresponding author, having published at least three of these during the last three years; Experience in the collection of botanical specimens; Preparation of taxonomic revisions and floristic treatments of vascular plants; Completion of a molecular systematic research project on a group of vascular plants; Knowledge in the use of phylogenetic methods, employing both parsimony and likelihood; Hands on experience with laboratory techniques necessary for the compilation of molecular data; It is desirable but not indispensable to have lived and worked in Latin America; Ability to speak and write properly in both Spanish and English; Capacity to work in a team and simultaneously conduct different tasks, as well as the ability to negotiate and efficiently attend to unanticipated circumstances; Successful experience in funding research projects; Willingness to travel and work outside of normal business hours; Possession of a drivers license (recommended).
Application procedure: Interested individuals should send a letter describing research goals and previous experience in plant systematics, a curriculum vitae, and contact information for three references (including telephone numbers and email addresses). References will be contacted only for the finalists. All information should be provided in Spanish. Review of applications will begin with the publication of the search and continue until 31 July 2011. The selected individuals should be willing to begin by 1 October 2011. Please send all documents via electronic mail as PDF or Word files to:
Secretaria Academica
Instituto de Ecologia A. C.
Email: secretaria.academica@inecol.edu.mx
Web site: www.inecol.edu.mx[Posted 2 June 2011]
Lund University announces an opening: Professor in Systematic Biology
Lund University is Scandinavia s largest institution for education and research in a broad range of disciplines, such as engineering, natural sciences, law, social science, economics, medicine, theology and the arts. The University has over 40 000 students and approximately 6 000 employees located in Lund, Malmo and Helsingborg. We have a comprehensive global network and a growing co-operation within the Oresund University framework of Southern Sweden and Eastern Denmark.
The Department of Biology was founded on January 2010 by a fusion of the Departments of Ecology, Cell and Organism Biology (COB), Undergraduate Studies in Biology and the Biological Museums. At the same time, the building of the new Biology Centre has been completed within the North Campus, and all biology research and teaching at Lund University is now gathered together within a single site for the first time - providing unique opportunities for high quality research and innovative education within biology. The Department of Biology has ca. 300 employees, out of which ca. 80 are PhD candidates. The Biological Museums together represent one of the worlds largest university collections (c. 12 million specimens) including, in particular, large collections of insects and vascular plants from the Nordic countries. Research at the Department is organized around research groups working within many areas of biology. We offer a range of bachelor and master teaching programmes in Biology and Molecular Biology to both Swedish and international students. Further information about the Department of Biology can be found at: http://www.lu.se/biology.
Basic facts regarding the position
Reference no: 2184
Closing date for applications: September 15, 2011
Date of appointment: As soon as possible
Placement: Department of Biology
Trades unions at Lund University: OFR, SACO and SEKO
Information about the position: Christer Lofstedt, Head of Department: +46-46-222 9338, christer.lofstedt@biol.lu.se
Information about conditions of employment and the application process: Faculty Personnel Manager Gunilla Thylander, +46 -46 222 40 32, gunilla.thylander@kanslin.lu.se
Description of responsibilities
The main emphasis of the position is research within systematic biology with a focus on studies of evolutionary relationships at the level of species, and/or higher taxa.
The successful candidate will be expected to play a key role in establishing a competitive word-class research programme in systematics at the Department of Biology. The candidate should take responsibility for leading a research group, and be active in the development of the collections at the Biological Museums. He/she should actively seek external funding from national research councils and other research funds in order to cover part of the salaries and operational costs for the research group. The candidate is also expected to develop collaborations with other research groups within the Department that are active in related research areas, such as evolutionary biology, molecular ecology and biodiversity research.
In addition, the successful candidate is expected to be actively engaged in teaching and development of courses (at both basic and advanced levels) within systematics, evolution and biodiversity, and in the supervision of Bachelor and Master projects, as well as PhD students.
Qualifications
According to Chapter 4, Section 3 of the Higher Education Ordinance (SFS 2010:1064) a person who has demonstrated both research and teaching expertise shall be qualified for employment as a professor except in disciplines in the fine, applied or performing arts.
The successful candidate is expected to have a distinguished record of achievements in the area of systematic biology with a focus on studies of evolutionary relationships at the level of species, and/or higher taxa. Scientific qualifications will be evaluated mainly on the basis of the quality and number of scientific publications at the highest international level. Demonstrated academic leadership skills, experience of supervising undergraduate and graduate students, collaborative skills, and an ability to compete successfully for external funding are of central importance. Demonstrated ability to develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in systematic biology are also important merits. A demonstrated ability to establish intra- and interdisciplinary research collaborations is important for the position, and the ways in which the candidates background and expertise may strengthen the research profile in evolutionary biology and biodiversity research at the new Department of Biology will be taken into consideration. Experience of curating of museum collections is regarded as a merit.
The assessment criteria for appointment as a professor, according to Chapter 4, Section 3 of the Higher Education Ordinance (SFS 2010:1064), shall be the degree of the expertise required as a qualification for employment. Equal attention shall be given to the assessment of teaching and research expertise. Each higher education institution determines its own additional assessment criteria.
When making the appointment, consideration will also be given to the viewpoints expressed in the Strategic Plan adopted by Lund University and in Lund University Teacher Appointment Regulations.
In the overall assessment we will take into consideration any personal ability regarded as valuable in fulfilling the requirements of the position, and the fact that the University strives to achieve an even gender balance for this type of position.
Required content of the application
The Faculty Board has specified instructions for the application and its accompanying documents. These can be found at the Internet address: http://www.naturvetenskap.lu.se/o.o.i.s/11729http://www.naturvetenskap.lu.se/o.o.i.s/11729
Information can also be obtained upon request by e-mail or ordinary mail.
On behalf of the Faculty
Gunilla Thylander
For a pdf of this announcement, click here. [Posted 2 June 2011]
Visiting Assistant Professor - Botanist
The Department of Biological Sciences at Eastern Kentucky University, in Richmond, Kentucky, is accepting applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor, 9-month appointment, to begin August 15, 2011. There is a strong possibility that a tenure track position in botany will be advertised in 2012. Teaching assignment each semester (Fall and Spring) will include General Botany (lecture and lab) and introductory biology (lecture and/or lab). The teaching load is 12 hours per semester. Service on committees and mentoring of undergraduate researchers are also duties. Preference will be given to candidates who have a broad background in the botanical sciences, and who can provide evidence of excellent teaching and communication skills. Requirements include a Ph.D. (or ABD) from a regionally accredited or internationally recognized institution. Review of applications will begin on April 15, 2011, and will continue until the position is filled. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check. Eastern Kentucky University is an EEO/AA institution that values diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body. In keeping with this commitment, the University welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity. For more information contact: Dr. Pat Calie, Pat.Calie@eku.edu.
Candidates must apply online at: http://jobs.eku.edu, search requisition 0609275.
Quick link to apply is: http://jobs.eku.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=66339
The Faculty of Life Sciences of the University of Vienna announces the position of a Full Professor of Systematic and Evolutionary Botany
(full time permanent position under private law). The University of Vienna intends to increase the number of women on its faculty, particularly in high-level positions, and therefore specifically invites applications by women. Among equally qualified applicants women will receive preferential consideration.
The Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Vienna, invites applications for a full professorship in Systematic and Evolutionary Botany. Applicants should have an excellent international track record in modern integrative research topics such as molecular systematics, phylogenetic analysis, biogeography, speciation or any other related field. International perspectives and collaborations are expected.
Candidates should be interested in building bridges between Systematic and Evolutionary Botany and the main branches of organismic biology within the Faculty of Life Sciences. The professorship is part of the thematic cluster Patterns and Processes in Plant Evolution and Ecology at the Faculty Center of Biodiversity. Current research at the Faculty Center includes molecular phylogenetics, biogeography, population genetics, cytogenetics, mycology, phytochemistry, plant morphology, vegetation science, alpine ecology, landscape ecology, conservation biology, plant-animal interactions, and tropical ecology.
The Faculty Center offers excellent research and teaching conditions including a well equipped set of molecular, cytogenetic, and morphological laboratories; IT facilities; an extensive botanical library; a herbarium (1.4 million sheets); a Botanical Garden (Core Facility of the Faculty; 8ha, with more than 11000 species); and access to a tropical research station (La Gamba, Costa Rica).
The candidate will be required to teach at all academic levels including current M.Sc. curricula such as Plant Sciences and Evolutionary Biology. Excellent teaching and mentoring skills are necessary and should be documented in the application. Although teaching is largely in German, the University of Vienna is committed to expand teaching in English.
Successful candidates will have the following qualifications:
- PhD and post-doctoral experience at a university or other research institution. (Austrian or equivalent international academic degree in the relevant field)
- Outstanding research and publication record, with an excellent reputation as an active member in the international academic community (Habilitation (venia docendi) or equivalent international qualification in the relevant field is desirable)
- Experience in designing, procuring and directing major research projects, and willingness and ability to assume the responsibility of team leadership
- Experience in university teaching, and willingness and ability to teach at all curricular levels, to supervise theses, and to further the work of junior academic colleagues
The University of Vienna offers
- Attractive terms and conditions of employment with a negotiable and performance-related salary, associated with a retirement fund
- A start-up package for the initiation of research projects
- An attractive and dynamic research location in a city with a high quality of life and in a country with excellent research funding provision
- Support for relocation to Vienna, where appropriate
Candidates should send an application containing at least the following documents:
- Academic curriculum vitae
- Brief description of current research interests and research plans for the immediate future
- List of publications together with
-- specification of five key publications judged by the applicant to be particularly relevant to the advertised professorship together with an explanation of their relevance
-- PDF versions of these five publications provided either as email attachments or through URLs of downloadable copies
-- List of talks given, including detailed information about invited plenaries at international conferences
-- List of projects supported by third-party funds
-- Short survey of previous academic teaching and list of supervised PhD theses
Applications, written in English and in electronic form (preferably as a pdf file), should be sent to the Dean of the Faculty of Life Sciences of the University of Vienna (O. Univ.-Prof. Dr. Horst Seidler; e-mail: dorothea.prenner@univie.ac.at, no later than June 10th, 2011 and be referenced under the Identification Nr. 20/2-2011. [Posted 1 April 2011]
Summer Field Assistant Needed, July 11–August 19, 2011
The US Forest Service Rocky Mountain Research Station in Fort Collins, CO, is hiring one summer field assistant to work for six weeks as a member of a two person team. Data collected by the team will be used as part of a long-term research project investigating the effects of climate change and spruce beetles on subalpine, wetland, and alpine vegetation of the Snowy Range Mountains, Wyoming.
Duties for this position will include, but are not limited to: collecting data on overstory trees and tree seedlings in study plots; collecting soil samples and plot ancillary data (e.g., slope, aspect, elevation, canopy cover, insect effects); assisting the team botanist in identifying plant species; entering data; and performing data quality assurance/quality control.
While our lab is based in Fort Collins, this job will require overnight travel to the Medicine Bow National Forest near Centennial, Wyoming for much of each week. Transportation from Fort Collins to the field site will be provided. Overnight accommodations while in travel status will be at the USFS Centennial Work Center.
Requirements for this position include knowledge or experience with standard forestry data collection methods (e.g., measurement of tree diameter, tree height, and increment coring). Preference will be given to those with knowledge and/or experience in plant taxonomy. Experience with Microsoft software packages (Excel, Word) is also required. Must be able to drive on 4-wheel drive roads and hike cross-country to remote, high elevation field locations. Orienteering skills, including using a topographic map, compass, and GPS are essential.
Pay will be GS-4 (approximately $14.00/ hour). The position will be filled through Colorado State University as either a student or non-student hourly.
If you are interested in this position, please contact Paula Fornwalt (phone: 970-498-2581, email: pfornwalt@fs.fed.us), Kate Dwire (phone: 970-498-1016, email: kadwire@fs.fed.us), or Bob Musselman (phone: 970-498-1239; email: rmusselman@fs.fed.us). [Posted 23 March 2011]
PROFESSORSHIP OF PLANT SYSTEMATICS & EVOLUTION and DIRECTORSHIP
Botanic Garden Vacancy Reference No: PE07609
Applications are invited for the Professorship of Plant Systematics and Evolution from senior academics whose work falls within the general field of the Professorship to take up appointment as soon as possible. The successful candidate will also be the Director of the Cambridge University Botanic Garden, one of the UK's finest collections of living plants, which provides an excellent opportunity to develop research and teaching programmes that are relevant to taxonomy, systematics and evolution as well as conservation and biodiversity. There will also be the opportunity for the Director to be the Curator of the University Herbarium.
Further information is available at: www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/academic/secretary/professorships/ or contact the Academic Secretary, University Offices, The Old Schools, Cambridge, CB2 1TT, (email:ibise@admin.cam.ac.uk), to whom a supporting statement should be sent, together with details of current and future research plans, a curriculum vitae, a publications list and form CHRIS/6 (parts 1 & 3 only with details of three referees) so as to reach him no later than 18 February 2011.
Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Sir David Baulcombe, Head of the Department of Plant Sciences (oo203@cam.ac.uk ) or Professor Keith Richards, Chair of the CUBG Syndicate(keith.richards@geog.cam.ac.uk).
Closing date: 18 February 2011. [Posted 13 January 2011]
Technician - Molecular Systematics and Population Genetics of Caribbean Cycads
Two-year grant-supported lab technician position available, beginning in January, 2011 (exact date pending grant award). Incumbent will work primarily at a USDA laboratory in Miami, with some time spent at nearby Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden and Montgomery Botanical Center. Duties will be focused on the sequencing of single copy genes from population samples of Caribbean and Florida cycads, but may also include microsatellite DNA genotyping of the same target organisms. The successful candidate will have experience with DNA extraction, amplification (PCR), and direct sequencing, preferably with the Applied Biosystems platform. Hands-on experience with DNA cloning using competent bacteria, DNA fragment analysis, Genemapper and Sequencher software are pluses. Starting salary $35,000. Applications, consisting of a vitae and cover letter, should be sent to Dr. Javier Francisco-Ortega, Florida International University, Dept. Biological Sciences, 11200 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33199 (ortegaj@fiu.org), (305) 348-2080. [Posted 10 January 2011]
Plant Physiologist, Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix, Arizona
Research position in one of the worlds major botanical gardens specializing in desert plants. The successful applicant will use innovative approaches to study physiological processes in arid land plants. We are especially seeking candidates whose research links investigations of plant physiology with applications in conservation biology and ecology, for example, predicting the consequences of landscape changes, climate change, or ecosystem alterations by exotic species. Responsibilities include conducting original research, seeking extramural funding, and cooperating with other departments in the development of exhibits and educational programs. Ph.D. required. Send C.V., a 1-page description of research approaches and goals, and names and contact information of three references to Ms. Mary Catellier, Director of Human Resources, Desert Botanical Garden, 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix, AZ 85008. Review of applications will begin February 1, 2011 and applications will be accepted until position is filled. An Equal Opportunity Employer. [Posted 5 January 2011]