[LTER-All-lter] Assistant Professor: Ecosystem Ecology and Biodiversity, University of Florida

[Marty Downs]

*Assistant Professor: Ecosystem Ecology and Biodiversity, University of
Florida*


As part of the University of preeminence initiative in Ecosystem Ecology
and Biodiversity the Department of Biology at the University of Florida
seeks applications for a tenure‐track Assistant Professor to begin August
16, 2018. The Department of Biology welcomes applicants working at the
interface of ecosystem ecology (i.e., the flow of energy and matter through
biotic and abiotic components of ecosystems) and functional, genetic,
taxonomic, phylogenetic, and/or other components of biodiversity. Examples
include links between microbial, plant, fungal, or animal diversity and
carbon or nutrient cycling in terrestrial, freshwater, or marine systems.
We encourage applicants who would substantially contribute to the
University of Florida’s commitment to broadening participation in the
biodiversity sciences.


The successful candidate will be expected to establish an extramurally
funded, internationally recognized research program. The candidate will
also be expected to teach one course each semester, including ecosystem
ecology, as well as other undergraduate and graduate courses in her/his
area of expertise.


The University of Florida is among the top ten public universities in the
United States. Research in the biological sciences at the University of
Florida is conducted by faculty in many departments, and in multiple
Colleges and Institutes, providing a rich intellectual environment and
extensive opportunities for collaboration. These units include, for
example, the UF Biodiversity Institute, the Florida Museum of Natural
History, the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience, the Department of
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, the Florida Climate Institute, the
Emerging Pathogens Institute, and the UF Genetics Institute. Additional
resources include one of the largest university computing facilities in the
US (HiPerGator), the Nature Coast Biological Station, and the
Ordway‐Swisher Biological Station (a core aquatic and terrestrial NEON
site).


The University of Florida counts among its greatest strengths – and a major
component of its excellence – that it values broad diversity in its
faculty, students, and staff and creates a robust, inclusive, and welcoming
climate for learning, research, and other work. UF is committed to equal
educational and employment opportunity and access, and seeks individuals of
all races, ethnicities, genders, and other attributes who, among their many
exceptional qualifications, have a record of including a broad diversity of
individuals in work and learning activities.


The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution.


ADVERTISED SALARY:

The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and
experience and includes a full benefits package.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Successful candidates must have obtained a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in
biological sciences or another relevant discipline.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong preference will be given to applicants with at least one year of
postdoctoral experience, but exceptional applicants at the Ph.D. level may
be considered.


SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

Applications must be submitted through Careers at
http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/enus/job/505389/uf‐preeminence‐assistant‐professor‐ecosystem‐ecology‐and‐biodiversity
and must include: 1) a cover letter summarizing the applicant's
qualifications and interests in the Department, (2) a complete curriculum
vitae, (3) a statement of research interest, and (4) a statement of
teaching philosophy. In addition, names and email address for three
references must be provided on the application. When ready, the hiring
department will send an email to your references, giving them instructions
on how to upload their letters directly to the application website. To
ensure full consideration, applications must be received by December 1,
2017 and will continue until the position is filled.


The final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript
prior to hiring. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a
designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an
educational institution outside of the United States must be evaluated by a
professional credentialing service provider approved by the National
Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found
at http://www.naces.org/.


The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution dedicated to
building a broadly diverse and inclusive faculty and staff. The selection
process will be conducted in accord with the provisions of Florida's
'Government in the Sunshine' and Public Records Laws. Persons with
disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodation.


-- 
Marty Downs
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National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS)
University of California, Santa Barbara
Office: 805-893-7549
Cell: 617-833-7930
downs at nceas.ucsb.edu
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