<div dir="ltr"><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin-bottom:0.0001pt"><b><font size="4">Assistant/Associate Professor of Microbial
Biogeochemistry</font></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:106%">The Department of
Soil, Water and Environmental Science (SWES) at the University of Arizona seeks
a dynamic individual to initiate a research and teaching program at the
interface of soil microbial ecology and biogeochemistry. Applicants are sought
who use contemporary techniques such as genomics, bioinformatics, isotope
geochemistry, or high resolution imaging and spectroscopy, to study microbial
communities and activities, and their interactions with biogeochemical
processes in earth surface systems (ecosystems, soil, rock, water). Potential
research foci may include (but are not limited to): plant-soil-microbe
relations; nutrient dynamics and rhizosphere processes; mineral and organic
matter transformations; and coupled microbial-biogeochemical processes, ranging
from molecular to watershed scales. The
candidate will teach an undergraduate course each year and a graduate course in
a related area of specialization, contribute to student mentoring, and help to
develop innovative approaches to enhance student engagement, increase
diversity, and expand collaborations with community and business partners. </span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:106%">The SWES department
comprises a cross-section of faculty, staff, and students with unparalleled
capacity to address emerging environmental issues of local to global
significance, including climate change, contaminant remediation, and the
sustainable management of land and water resources. Outstanding research opportunities exist at
the University of Arizona, with a strong culture of interdisciplinary
scholarship among faculty in the School of Earth and Environmental Sciences (</span><a href="http://www.sees.arizona.edu/"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:106%;color:blue">http://www.sees.arizona.</span></a><a href="http://www.sees.arizona.edu/"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:106%;color:blue">edu</span></a><a href="http://www.sees.arizona.edu/"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:106%;color:blue">/</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:106%">), the School of Plant Sciences, the
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, the Mel and Enid Zuckerman
School of Public Health, and Biosphere 2.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:106%">Qualifications</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:106%">:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:106%">Minimum qualifications
include a Ph.D. in microbiology, soil science or geoscience, biogeochemistry,
or a closely related field. Postdoctoral experience is preferred. Applications from candidates with an interest
in collaborative research are preferred, as are those from individuals who
would bring novel microbial and/or biogeochemical approaches and techniques to
bear on environmental systems. This is a tenure/tenure-eligible position and will
have a 70/30 split between research and teaching. As an equal opportunity and
affirmative action employer, the University of Arizona recognizes the power of
a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied
experiences, perspectives and backgrounds, and who have experience with a
variety of teaching methods and curricular perspectives.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:106%">About the University of Arizona</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:106%">:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:106%">The University of
Arizona is the state’s land-grant university and the Agricultural Experiment
Station and Extension programs are housed in the College of Agriculture and
Life Sciences (</span><a href="http://cals.arizona.edu/main/"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:106%">http://cals.arizona.edu/main/</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:106%">), which SWES is a part of. The UA is recognized as a global leader for
research with a diverse working environment, nationally recognized work/life
program, and a competitive benefits package.
The UA is located in the heart of Tucson, a diverse and vibrant
community, with a growing population, excellent recreational opportunities, and
favorable economic climate. Explore Tucson and UA at </span><a href="http://whyua.arizona.edu/"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:106%">http://whyua.arizona.edu/</span></a>.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;text-align:justify"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:106%">Application Instructions</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:106%">:</span></p>
<span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">More information on the position and complete application instructions
may be found at the UA Human Resources link: </span><span style="font-size:14pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://uacareers.com/postings/6969"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:106%">https://uacareers.com/postings/6969</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:106%;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">. Formal review of applications will begin
2/15/16 and continue until the position is filled.</span><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><br clear="all"><div><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:12.8px">Craig Rasmussen</span><br style="font-size:12.8px"><span style="font-size:12.8px">Associate Professor - Environmental Pedology</span><br style="font-size:12.8px"><span style="font-size:12.8px">Department of Soil, Water and Environmental Science</span><br style="font-size:12.8px"><span style="font-size:12.8px">The University of Arizona</span><br style="font-size:12.8px"><span style="font-size:12.8px">1177 E. Fourth Street PO Box 210038</span><br style="font-size:12.8px"><span style="font-size:12.8px">Tucson, Arizona 85721-0038</span><br style="font-size:12.8px"><br style="font-size:12.8px"><span style="font-size:12.8px">email: </span><a href="mailto:crasmuss@cals.arizona.edu" style="font-size:12.8px" target="_blank">crasmuss@email.arizona.edu</a><br style="font-size:12.8px"><span style="font-size:12.8px">phone: 520.621.7223</span><br style="font-size:12.8px"><span style="font-size:12.8px">web: </span><a href="http://ag.arizona.edu/swes/rasmussen/" style="font-size:12.8px" target="_blank">http://ag.arizona.edu/swes/rasmussen/</a><br></div></div></div>
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