Faculty Position Available:
Wetlands Plant Ecologist
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
Application Deadline: 15 January 2004 until filled.
For more information, please visit:
http://www.plantbiology.msu.edu/
Michigan State University is offering a tenure-track, academic year
faculty position available at the Assistant Professor level with a joint
appointment in the Department of Plant Biology and the Department of
Fisheries and Wildlife.
Applicants will be expected to develop an independent research program
supported by extramural funding. We are particularly interested in
candidates whose research addresses important and emerging questions in
ecology at basic and applied levels for which wetland systems offer
particular advantages or important comparisons to terrestrial systems.
The candidate would be expected to teach an undergraduate course in
wetland plant ecology and management, and develop a graduate course in
their area of specialization.
APPLICATION
Applicants should have postdoctoral research experience with
demonstrated productivity and evidence of potential for independent
research. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Persons
with disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable
accommodation.
DEADLINE
To assure consideration, applications should be received by 15 January
2004. Applications should include a curriculum vitae, a summary of
research accomplishments, and a brief description of future research and
teaching plans. Three or more confidential letters of reference should
be separately sent to the Search Committee.
MSU DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Michigan State University provides an excellent environment for creative
research in wetlands ecology and opportunities to interact and
collaborate with ecologists with diverse and complementary interests.
Modern laboratory space and competitive start-up support will be
provided. In addition, there are a diversity of wetland habitats
available for research in Michigan. Many of these are located in close
proximity to the East Lansing campus and the W. K. Kellogg Biological
Station (KBS), a year-round teaching and research station affiliated
with MSU (http://www.kbs.msu.edu).
Michigan State University has exceptional breadth and depth in plant,
ecological, evolutionary and environmental sciences, and provides a
stimulating atmosphere for research and scholarship. The
interdepartmental programs in Ecology, Evolutionary Biology and Behavior
(http://www.msu.edu/~eebb/) and Environmental Science and Policy
(http://www.msu.edu/user/gradschl/es/eshome.htm) provide additional
opportunities for collaborations and complement departmental strengths
in ecology.
Information about the Departments can be found at:
http://www.plantbiology.msu.edu or
http://www.fw.msu.edu
CONTACT INFORMATION
Questions regarding this position or electronic submission of
applications may be directed to Dr. Patrick J. Webber (webber [at] msu.edu)
or materials may be sent to:
Dr. Patrick J. Webber, Chair
Wetlands Plant Ecology Search Committee
Department of Plant Biology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824
Michigan State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer