Position Announcements

THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS ANNOUNCES THREE FACULTY POSITIONS in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB):

See links below for full position description, required qualifications, and to apply.

Assistant Professor/Assistant Curator - Herpetology (#00002289): Tenure-track joint position in EEB (50%) and the Biodiversity Institute (BI; 50%) with research expertise in the Biodiversity and Evolutionary Biology of Amphibians and Reptiles. The successful candidate will: use systematic and multiple integrative techniques to address collection-based research questions in the biodiversity and evolutionary biology of amphibians and/or reptiles; teach courses in systematic herpetology, general biology, and additional areas of expertise; and contribute to the stewardship of the BI’s herpetological collections.

Assistant Professor/Assistant Scientist – Microbial Ecology (#00066201): Tenure-track joint position in EEB (50%) and the Kansas Biological Survey (KBS; 50%) with research expertise in Microbial Ecology.  We seek an ecologist investigating interactions between microbes and the abiotic and biotic environment in aquatic or terrestrial ecosystems utilizing cutting-edge techniques.  The successful candidate will: teach courses in ecology and areas of expertise; develop/maintain an externally funded program of research; and provide university and professional service. 

Assistant Professor – Ecological or Evolutionary Genomics (#00004339): Tenure-track position in EEB (100%) with research expertise in ecology and/or evolutionary biology using genomic techniques. The successful candidate will: use computational and experimental methods in novel ways; complement existing research strengths in EEB; be committed to quality undergraduate and graduate education; and have Ph.D. and post-doctoral experience in a related field of study by the time of appointment.

GO TO:  https://jobs.ku.edu/ and search for position number: #00002289 (Herpetology); #00066201 (Microbial Ecologist); 00004339 (Ecological or Evolutionary Genomics).  Initial review of applications will begin October 17, 2011 and will continue until no longer needed.  All appointments are expected to begin as early as August 18, 2012. Special consideration will be given to applicants committed to excellence who can contribute to the University’s innovative, collaborative, and multidisciplinary initiatives to educate leaders, build healthy communities, and make discoveries that will change the world. See: http://www.provost.ku.edu/planning/

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