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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"TimesNewRomanPSMT",serif;color:#1E7BAC'><a href="https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/faculty/jobdetail.ftl?job=13196&lang=en" target="_blank">https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/faculty/jobdetail.ftl?job=13196&lang=en</a></span> <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-family:Calibri-Bold;color:black'>West Virginia University<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-family:Calibri-Bold;color:black'>Assistant Professor – Department of Biology (Forest Macrosystem Ecology)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><span style='font-family:Calibri-Bold;color:black'>Job Number: 13196<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>To strengthen an existing focus on ecological research, West Virginia University invites applications for a<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of Biology<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>(</span><span style='color:#964F72'>http://biology.wvu.edu</span><span style='color:black'>) to begin August 2020. We seek an individual who uses a combination of<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>empirical and advanced analytical techniques, and who can leverage “Big Data” (e.g., NEON, FIA, NADP,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>ForestGEO, or AmeriFlux data) to link changes in tree species composition with the resulting impacts on<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>forest ecosystem function. Requirements include a broad biology background with a PhD or equivalent<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>degree in biology or a related field, a strong record of scholarly publications, strong interdisciplinary<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>skills to develop an externally funded independent research program, openness to collaborative<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>research, ability to contribute to the department’s undergraduate and graduate teaching and research<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>missions, and excellent written and oral communication skills.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>WVU is located in Morgantown which has been ranked among the 2019 top 100 places to live<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>(</span><span style='color:#964F72'>https://livability.com/best-places/top-100-best-places-to-live/2019/wv/morgantown</span><span style='color:black'>),and which lies in<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>the heart of the Appalachian Mountains where there are ample opportunities for forest research and<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>outdoor recreation. We are a comprehensive land grant university enrolling about 27,000 students on<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>the Morgantown campus in over 100 degree programs. Our Carnegie Classification is R1 (Doctoral<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>Universities: Very High Research Activity). For more information about WVU and the city of<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>Morgantown, WV: </span><span style='color:#964F72'>https://biology.wvu.edu/about/jobs/about-morgantown</span><span style='color:black'>. The Department of Biology<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>offers a diverse, productive, and well-funded research environment that is highly supportive of new<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>junior faculty. Existing departmental strengths include molecular genetics, behavioral neurobiology,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>genomics, and ecology.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>To apply, please visit </span><span style='color:#964F72'>https://careers.wvu.edu/career-opportunities</span><span style='color:black'>, navigate to the position title listed<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>above, and upload a single PDF file including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, up to three representative<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>publications, a statement of future research plans (3 page maximum), a teaching statement (1 page<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>maximum), a description of your potential to further our progress in building a diverse and inclusive<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>academic community (which will be evaluated without regard to your personal demographics) (1 page<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>maximum), and contact information for three references. Review of completed applications will begin<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>on December 2 and will continue until the position is filled. For more information about the position,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>contact William T. Peterjohn at </span><span style='color:#964F72'>william.peterjohn@mail.wvu.edu</span><span style='color:black'>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation. WVU is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><span style='color:black'>and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>disabilities, and veterans.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div></body></html>