Research Scientist - Vertebrate Behavior and Ecology

The University of Texas Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas, Texas has an opening for a Research Scientist in Vertebrate Behavior and Ecology. Preference will be given to candidates competent in experimental methods and quantitative analysis (including statistical design and analysis) of animal behavior and ecology in both the field and laboratory. Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree or equivalent and a strong record of research accomplishments (including publications and grants). Successful applicants will be expected to supervise and coordinate ongoing research projects in larval fish and marine mammal behavior and to obtain extramural funding as Principal Investigator of independent research. Postdoctoral experience is required. Successful applicants will be subject to Security Sensitive Background Check. The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Submit your resume at http://www.utexas.edu/hr/empl/ using recruiting # 040818010702 and send letter of interest, statement of research interests, curriculum vitae, and names of three references before October 1, 2004 to Professor Lee A. Fuiman, Director, Marine Science Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, 750 Channel View Dr., Port Aransas, TX 78373-5015.