Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Phytoplankton Physiology/Ecology
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The College of Marine Science at the University of South Florida invites applications for a tenure-track, nine-month academic faculty position. Appointment can be at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor. Salary is negotiable and competitive.
We seek a Phytoplankton Physiologist/Ecologist who will employ modern tools of multi-disciplinary science to understand phytoplankton-mediated processes at the base of the marine food web, ranging from measurements of photosynthetic and nutrient uptake rates to predator-prey interactions, both within laboratory cultures and at sea.
Minimum Requirements: Must have a PhD in a relevant scientific discipline at the time of hire.
For the Assistant Professor rank, candidates must have a strong potential for scholarly publication and obtaining extramural research funding, and be committed to quality instruction and mentoring of graduate students.
For the Associate Professor rank, candidates must also have an outstanding record in research, including a substantive publication record, evidence of success in attracting extramural research funding and a strong record in graduate education as evidenced by successful direction of master’s and/or doctoral candidates.
For the Professor rank, candidates must also have a record of high productivity in research throughout their careers, substantive contributions in professional service and significant recognition by peers at the national and international levels.
Preferred qualifications: This position requires a broadly based investigator with knowledge of phytoplankton species and ecology involving a primary research interest in phytoplankton physiology. Applicants should be capable of interacting with ongoing multi-disciplinary oceanographic programs. The successful candidate would be expected to contribute to core courses in oceanography and teach specialty courses in phytoplankton biology.
Application procedures: Apply online at http://www.usf.edu/Employment/. Please submit a cover letter stating qualifications. Please append research and teaching statements, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three referees. Position is open until filled, however, review of applications will begin immediately with preference given to those received by November 15, 2011. Appointment is expected to commence August 7, 2012.
Contact: For information regarding the available position, please contact Dr. John Walsh, jwalsh@marine.usf.edu or Ms. Desiree Woroner, dworoner@usf.edu 727-553-1632.
The University of South Florida’s College of Marine Science is a multidisciplinary college with 29 ranked core faculty, a Center for Ocean Technology with advanced engineering and sensor development specialization, a large research staff and over 100 graduate students in concentration areas including biological, chemical, geological, physical oceanography and marine resource assessment. The candidate will have the opportunity to interact with the greater Tampa Bay area marine science community and relevant national and international organizations. Additional information is available http://www.marine.usf.edu/ and http://www.usf.edu.
The University of South Florida is a high-impact, global research university dedicated to student success. USF is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in the top tier of research universities, a distinction attained by only 2.2 percent of all universities. It is ranked 44th in total research expenditures and 34th in federal research expenditures for public universities by the National Science Foundation. The USF System has an annual budget of $1.5 billion, an annual economic impact of $3.7 billion, and serves 47,000 students in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and Lakeland.
The University of South Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Institution. To request disability accommodations in the application and interview process call (813) 974-2970. According to Florida law, applications, and meetings regarding them, are open to the public.
