FACULTY POSITION IN ANIMAL DISEASE ECOLOGY: VIRGINIA TECH

The College of Science at Virginia Tech (http://www.cos.vt.edu), in cooperation with the Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science (ICTAS, http://www.eng.vt.edu/ictas/) and the Institute for Biomedical and Public Health Sciences (IBPHS http://www.ibphs.vt.edu/), is strengthening research in Infectious Disease through interdisciplinary faculty hires.

As part of this initiative, the Department of Biological Sciences is searching to fill one or more tenure-track positions in ANIMAL DISEASE ECOLOGY at the junior or senior level. The desired research area is stress or disease impacts on wild animals, with a focus on behavioral, physiological, ecological, or evolutionary aspects, at the individual or population level. Areas of basic research with relevance to conservation and human health are particularly attractive. Teaching will include undergraduate and graduate courses in areas related to the candidate?s expertise. We seek candidates who will strengthen the interdepartmental Infectious Disease and Integrative Behavioral and Organismal Biology groups at Virginia Tech.

Applicants must have an earned doctorate in Biology or closely related field. To apply, go to https://jobs.vt.edu/, search for posting number 041848, select ?view?, then follow directions to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and statements of research and teaching interests. Applicants should arrange for (at least) three letters of recommendation to be submitted directly to: Animal Disease Ecology Search Committee, c/o Jackie Hamblin, Department of Biological Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0406. Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2005, and continue until positions are filled. For additional information, contact Dr. Jeff Walters at jrwalt@vt.edu. Virginia Tech is an EO/AA university. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should notify Melissa Simpkins, (540) 231-4033, or call TTY 1-800-828-1120.