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<b>Faculty Position: Geomicrobiology and Bioremediation</b><br>
The <b>Department of Earth Sciences and The BioTechnology Institute
(BTI) at the University of Minnesota</b> seek<br>
applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the area of
Geomicrobiology and Bioremediation. We are interested<br>
in a broad range of topics in geomicrobiology, microbiology,
biogeochemistry, or related fields, with application in<br>
areas such as acid mine drainage bioremediation, dynamics of sulfate
and nitrate removal, microbial bioremediation,<br>
biomining, and/or groundwater bioremediation. The appointment will
be a 9 month (B-Term), tenure-track position at<br>
the assistant or associate professor level with responsibilities in
research, teaching, and service. Rank will be<br>
determined based on qualifications. The Department of Earth
Sciences, located in the College of Science and<br>
Engineering, will be the academic and teaching home, and the
BioTechnology Institute, in the College of Biological<br>
Sciences, will be co-home for research activities.<br>
This position is part of an interdisciplinary research cluster
focused on the use of bioremediation to conserve our<br>
environment and advance industry. This cluster, one in a series
supported by the Minnesota’s Discovery, Research<br>
and InnoVation Economy (MnDRIVE) Initiative, focuses on using
scientific discovery and innovation to enhance<br>
efficient environmental stewardship and to position the state as a
leader in key industries.<br>
<b>For more details including Duties and Responsibilities,
Required/Preferred Qualifications, Materials Required, please go
to the UofM Jobs Website and search for Requisition Number <u>191508</u>.</b><b>
Applications must be completed online:</b><b><br>
</b><b><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp">https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp</a></b><br>
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Review of applications will begin September 8, 2014. Applications
will continue to be accepted until the position is<br>
filled. Expected appointment is Fall 2015. <b>Questions may be
directed to Prof. Chris Paola at <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:cpaola@umn.edu">cpaola@umn.edu</a></b>.<br>
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The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity
in its programs, facilities, and employment<br>
without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin,
gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance<br>
status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or
gender expression. The University supports the work-life<br>
balance of its faculty and especially encourages applications from
women and members of under-represented<br>
groups.<br>
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion
of a background check. Our presumption is<br>
that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal
convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists<br>
from employment. However, a criminal record, the age and time of the
offense, the seriousness and nature of the<br>
violation, and any rehabilitation will be considered as it relates
to your position.<br>
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Ms. Sharon J. Kressler
Administrative Director
Department of Earth Sciences
University of Minnesota
310 Pillsbury Drive SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
voice: 612-625-5068
fax: 612-625-3819
<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.esci.umn.edu">http://www.esci.umn.edu</a>
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