Evolutionary Biologist / Ecologist job - Univ. of Central Florida

Evolutionary Biologist / Ecologist: The Department of Biology at the University of Central Florida seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in evolutionary biology/ecology. Preference will be given to applicants whose research and teaching focuses on insects or fishes, but outstanding candidates studying other biological systems also are invited to apply. Our main goal is to hire an innovative and productive scientist whose research program complements those of our active and growing faculty. Please see http://biology.ucf.edu for more details. The successful candidate must: have a Ph.D. in the biological sciences and post-doctoral experience (or a demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a vigorous, extramurally funded research program); participate in our Conservation Biology and/or Biomolecular Ph.D. programs; and contribute to our undergraduate curriculum. Competitive start-up funds are available. Please submit a CV, one-page statements of research plans and teaching philosophy, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to: Dr. David G. Jenkins, Chair, Evolutionary Biologist / Ecologist Search Committee, Department of Biology, University of Central Florida, 4000 Central Florida Blvd., Orlando, FL 32816-2368. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2004 with an anticipated start date of August 2005. UCF is a major metropolitan research university with 44,000 students and growing. The University of Central Florida is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. As a member of the Florida State University System, all application materials and selection procedures are available for public review.