Faculty Position in Evolutionary Ecology (USA)

Faculty Position in Evolutionary Ecology
Department of Biological Sciences
Purdue University

The Department of Biological Sciences, Purdue University, invites
applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of
Evolutionary Ecology.  We seek candidates whose research integrates
the fields of ecology and evolutionary biology through investigations
in subfields such as community and conservation ecology, population and
evolutionary genetics, and evolutionary dynamics.  Applicants must have
a Ph.D. or equivalent in ecology or evolutionary biology; postdoctoral
experience preferred.  We expect to fill one academic-year appointment at
the Assistant Professor level.  The successful applicant is expected to
conduct research to address fundamental questions in an area listed above,
teach undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute to activities
in the Department of Biological Sciences, Department of Forestry and
Natural Resources, and interdisciplinary programs.

The Department of Biological Sciences has over 50 faculty
members conducting research in a wide range of fields including
evolutionary biology, ecology, behavior, microbiology/virology,
structural biology, developmental biology, molecular/cell biology, and
bioinformatics. Further information about the Department is available
at http://www.bio.purdue.edu/.  The successful candidate will have
opportunities to interact with allied scientists across the University,
including colleagues in Purdue's Center for the Environment, Climate
Change Research Center, and Bindley Bioscience Center.  Purdue has
first-rate laboratory and computational facilities for analytical and
systems work, and a wide variety of field facilities in the surrounding
landscape including the Ross Biological Reserve.

Applications must be submitted electronically to
https://hiring.science.purdue.edu as a PDF file that includes a detailed
curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three referees, a 2 - 3 page
summary of research interests, and a one-page teaching statement.
Inquiries should be directed to Evolutionary Ecology Search Committee,
Department of Biological Sciences, Purdue University, 915 W. State St.,
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2054.  Review of applications will begin November
8, 2013 and continue until the position is filled.  A background check
will be required for employment in this position.

Purdue University in an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action
employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.

Nancy C. Emery
Assistant Professor
Biological Sciences / Botany & Plant Pathology
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN   47907-2054
Office: 765.496.6931
Lab website: http://web.ics.purdue.edu/~nemery/