<div dir="ltr">Date: Wed, 29 Jun 2016 19:22:32 +0000<br>
From: "Lichstein,Jeremy" <<a href="mailto:jlichstein@UFL.EDU">jlichstein@UFL.EDU</a>><br>
Subject: Biodiversity Faculty Search, 2 positions (Associate, Full, or Assistant in-review for tenure)<br>
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Biodiversity Faculty Search, University of Florida. Two positions at the As=<br>
sociate or Full Professor level (or Assistant Professors in process for ten=<br>
ure).<br>
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The Department of Biology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at th=<br>
e University of Florida is seeking applicants for two positions at the Asso=<br>
ciate or Full Professor level (or Assistant Professors whose tenure package=<br>
is already under review) in the area of Biodiversity, including the genera=<br>
tion, maintenance, dynamics, conservation, structure, or functional consequ=<br>
ences of biodiversity. One position targets researchers who creatively expl=<br>
ore biodiversity science using mathematical, statistical, and/or computatio=<br>
nal tools, at scales from single species to entire communities and biogeogr=<br>
aphical realms. The other position is more broadly defined, and we welcome =<br>
candidates with strong empirical (field, lab, or comparative) and applied r=<br>
esearch dimensions in biodiversity science, working in terrestrial, freshwa=<br>
ter, marine, or coastal ecosystems. Successful candidates must have obtaine=<br>
d a Ph.D. in biological sciences, mathematics, statistics, or a related fie=<br>
ld, and will be expected to have an internationally recognized research pro=<br>
gram and contribute to training and education in biodiversity science.<br>
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These hires are part of a new Biodiversity Initiative launched by the Unive=<br>
rsity of Florida, a campus-wide initiative bridging multiple units (and inc=<br>
luding the establishment of a Biodiversity Institute), and aiming at foster=<br>
ing collaborations among scientists, students, resource managers, and polic=<br>
y analysts, formulating strategies to meet the biodiversity challenges of t=<br>
he 21st century and beyond. Such strategic questions include gauging the ef=<br>
fects on biodiversity, ecosystem processes, emerging diseases, and resource=<br>
sustainability of factors such as climate change, sea level rise, invasive=<br>
species, and environmental degradation. The University of Florida is uniqu=<br>
ely positioned to take a leadership role in biodiversity science, capitaliz=<br>
ing on its status as a land grant, sea grant, and space grant university, w=<br>
ith the most comprehensive academic health center in the Southeastern US. T=<br>
he Biodiversity Initiative will leverage extraordinary data resources and c=<br>
omputing power (including one of the most powerful university supercomputer=<br>
s), one of the nation's largest natural history museums, and a strong colla=<br>
borative culture across disciplines.<br>
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Applications must be submitted at <a href="http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/job/=">http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/job/=</a><br>
497559/preeminence-associate-full-professor-in-biodiversity and must includ=<br>
e: (1) a letter summarizing the applicant's qualifications, ongoing researc=<br>
h directions, and interests in the Department, (2) a complete curriculum vi=<br>
tae, and (3) names and contact information for three references. Applicatio=<br>
ns will be reviewed beginning August 22, 2016 as received and the position =<br>
will remain open until filled. Questions about these positions may be email=<br>
ed to Jeremy Lichstein (<a href="mailto:jlichstein@ufl.edu">jlichstein@ufl.edu</a>) with subject "BIODIVERSITY SEAR=<br>
CH".<br>
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The University of Florida counts among its greatest strengths - and a major=<br>
component of its excellence - that it values broad diversity in its facult=<br>
y, students and staff and creates a robust, inclusive and welcoming climate=<br>
for learning, research and other work. UF is committed to equal educationa=<br>
l and employment opportunity and access, and it seeks individuals of all ra=<br>
ces, ethnicities, genders and other attributes who, among their many except=<br>
ional qualifications, have a record of including a broad diversity of indiv=<br>
iduals in work and learning activities.<br>
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The final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to t=<br>
he hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "offici=<br>
al" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from=<br>
an educational institution outside of the United States must be evaluated =<br>
by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National A=<br>
ssociation of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at=<br>
<a href="http://www.naces.org/">http://www.naces.org/</a>.<br>
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The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution.</div>