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                                        <p><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri">The Department of Soil Science at the University of Wisconsin</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri">‐</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri">Madison invites applications for
a 9</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri">‐</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri">month tenure</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri">‐</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri">track faculty position in soil ecology at the assistant professor level. The
position will focus on research and instruction in soil ecology including but not limited to linking
below</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri">‐</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri">ground processes to ecosystem functions; the dynamics of nutrient, energy, and mass
fluxes in soils; the effects of global change on soil processes; and characterizing and evaluating
soil biodiversity. The position carries a 75% research/25% teaching distribution effort.
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                                        <p><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri">Research responsibilities will include obtaining external funding to maintain a vigorous research
program focused on soil ecology. The incumbent will train graduate students, publish in peer</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri">‐
</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri">reviewed journals, and is expected to become a leader in soil ecology nationally and
internationally. The University of Wisconsin</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri">‐</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri">Madison is a world leader in ecology
(<a href="http://ecology.wisc.edu">ecology.wisc.edu</a>) and genetics research, and collaboration with a talented and diverse group
of faculty and staff across campus is expected and encouraged.
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                                        <p><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri">Teaching responsibilities include the ability to teach up to two courses per year serving both
undergraduates and graduate students in the field of soil biology and ecology. Opportunities to
provide instruction in team</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri">‐</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri">taught courses related to soil ecology are available. The incumbent
will also advise graduate students, provide undergraduates with hands</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri">‐</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri">on research
opportunities, give occasional guest lectures, and participate in graduate</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri">‐</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri">level seminars.
Innovative teaching approaches are encouraged.
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                                        <p><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri">Requirements include a PhD in Soil Science, Microbiology, or related discipline; a strong
foundation and relevant research experience in the principles and concepts of soil ecology and
microbiology; effective oral and written communications skills; experience in teaching in higher
education; ability to work effectively across disciplines and with teams; and the ability to lead
and motivate others.
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                                        <p><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri">Applicants should submit the following materials to Jennifer Etter Goh (<a href="mailto:jgoh@wisc.edu">jgoh@wisc.edu</a>): (1) a
single pdf containing a cover letter, statements of research and teaching interests, and
curriculum vitae; (2) contact information (name, address, phone and e</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri">‐</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri">mail address) of three
references; and (3) copies of college transcripts. Please direct questions regarding the position
to Professor Doug Soldat (<a href="mailto:djsoldat@wisc.edu">djsoldat@wisc.edu</a>). Applications received by November 22, 2013 will
be assured full consideration. Review of applications will continue until a suitable candidate is
identified. The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
For further details visit <a href="http://soils.wisc.edu">soils.wisc.edu</a>. </span></p>
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