Four Faculty Positions in Ecology W.K. Kellogg Biological Station

Michigan State University Michigan State University's W.K. Kellogg Biological Station (KBS), internationally recognized for research and education in ecology, evolutionary biology, and sustainable agriculture, invites applications for the positions of Director and three additional tenure-stream faculty. Successful candidates will become part of a 10-member faculty committed to the discovery and application of fundamental ecological knowledge in complex landscapes. Director of KBS We seek a dynamic and interactive individual with broad interests in ecology, excellent research credentials and leadership abilities, and a demonstrated interest in field stations to be the next Director of KBS.
This position carries programmatic responsibilities for research, education, and outreach programs that utilize the outstanding facilities of the Station. The position is expected to be filled at the rank of Full Professor in any area of ecology, evolutionary biology, agriculture, or natural resources. Aquatic Ecology This position is open to all areas of aquatic ecology. We are looking for an individual with broad conceptual interests and strong quantitative skills, and in particular for applicants working at the population or community level and who have an appreciation for the interactions among ecological, evolutionary, and behavioral processes. This position will be filled at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Microbial Ecology We are looking for a field-oriented microbial ecologist with research interests in the interplay between microbial populations and communities and the processes and interactions they mediate in aquatic and terrestrial habitats. This position will be filled at the Assistant Professor level. Agronomy / Cropping Systems Ecology We seek an agronomic innovator committed to improving row-crop ecosystems by incorporating ecological and management knowledge in novel ways, and with broad interests in soil and plant ecology and management. This position will be filled at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. More information about the Kellogg Biological Station and these positions, including application procedures, can be found at www.kbs.msu.edu. Applications will be reviewed beginning November 1 (Director, Aquatic, and Microbial Ecology positions) or November 15 (Cropping Systems position). Michigan State University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Institution