[ES_JOBS_NET] Assistant Professor - Department of Biology (Forest Macrosystem Ecology), West Virginia University

[Christine Wiedinmyer]

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West Virginia University

Assistant Professor - Department of Biology (Forest Macrosystem Ecology)

Job Number: 13196

To strengthen an existing focus on ecological research, West Virginia
University invites applications for a

tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of
Biology

(http://biology.wvu.edu) to begin August 2020. We seek an individual who
uses a combination of

empirical and advanced analytical techniques, and who can leverage "Big
Data" (e.g., NEON, FIA, NADP,

ForestGEO, or AmeriFlux data) to link changes in tree species composition
with the resulting impacts on

forest ecosystem function. Requirements include a broad biology background
with a PhD or equivalent

degree in biology or a related field, a strong record of scholarly
publications, strong interdisciplinary

skills to develop an externally funded independent research program,
openness to collaborative

research, ability to contribute to the department's undergraduate and
graduate teaching and research

missions, and excellent written and oral communication skills.

 

WVU is located in Morgantown which has been ranked among the 2019 top 100
places to live

(https://livability.com/best-places/top-100-best-places-to-live/2019/wv/morg
antown),and which lies in

the heart of the Appalachian Mountains where there are ample opportunities
for forest research and

outdoor recreation. We are a comprehensive land grant university enrolling
about 27,000 students on

the Morgantown campus in over 100 degree programs. Our Carnegie
Classification is R1 (Doctoral

Universities: Very High Research Activity). For more information about WVU
and the city of

Morgantown, WV: https://biology.wvu.edu/about/jobs/about-morgantown. The
Department of Biology

offers a diverse, productive, and well-funded research environment that is
highly supportive of new

junior faculty. Existing departmental strengths include molecular genetics,
behavioral neurobiology,

genomics, and ecology.

 

To apply, please visit https://careers.wvu.edu/career-opportunities,
navigate to the position title listed

above, and upload a single PDF file including a cover letter, curriculum
vitae, up to three representative

publications, a statement of future research plans (3 page maximum), a
teaching statement (1 page

maximum), a description of your potential to further our progress in
building a diverse and inclusive

academic community (which will be evaluated without regard to your personal
demographics) (1 page

maximum), and contact information for three references. Review of completed
applications will begin

on December 2 and will continue until the position is filled. For more
information about the position,

contact William T. Peterjohn at william.peterjohn at mail.wvu.edu.

 

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation. WVU is an
EEO/Affirmative Action Employer

and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals, including
minorities, females, individuals with

disabilities, and veterans.

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