[Socbin] 2 Assistant Professorships in Ecological/Functional Genomics

[David Liberles]

          FACULTY POSITIONS IN Ecological/FUNCTIONAL Genetics



The Departments of Molecular Biology and Botany at the University of
Wyoming seek outstanding scientists to fill two tenure-track positions,
preferably at the Assistant Professor level. We seek interactive
colleagues who use innovative genetic or genomic approaches to study
significant questions in ecology. The successful candidates will be
expected to establish independently funded research programs and
participate in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in an appropriate field and show evidence
of productive postdoctoral experience. These positions reflect a
commitment of the University of Wyoming to enhance the integration among
life science departments through interdisciplinary graduate programs in
Ecology (http://www.uwyo.edu/PIE) and Molecular and Cellular Life
Sciences (http://www.uwyo.edu/mcls/). The positions will specifically
contribute to a broader initiative on campus that addresses ecological
responses to global change, integrating across levels of inquiry ranging
from the molecular to the ecosystem levels.


Ecological Geneticist (75% Botany/25% Mol. Bio. appointment) ---
Preferred candidates will use experimental and/or observational
approaches to resolve the genetic underpinnings of traits and processes
of ecological importance. We are especially interested in individuals
committed to studying ecological genetics in contexts of community
dynamics and/or global change, but candidates with significant
contributions in any area of ecological genetics will be considered. 


Evolutionary and Ecological Functional Geneticist (75% Mol. Bio./25%
Botany appointment) --- Preferred candidates will study the molecular
basis of ecological adaptations. Suitable approaches may include but are
not limited to the identification and molecular characterization of
genes involved in adaptation and comparative genomics or metagenomics.
Research that combines computational and experimental approaches to link
ecology, evolution and molecular function will also be considered. 


The Departments are presently composed of 26 faculty members with
diverse research interests supported by numerous grants. Salary and
start-up packages will be competitive. The University enrolls 12,000
students including approximately 2500 graduate students. Laramie is
located in southeastern Wyoming about 120 miles from Denver, Colorado.
For additional information, see http://www.uwyo.edu/uwmolecbioand
http://www.uwyo.edu/botany/. Any questions can be directed to
ecogen at uwyo.edu. Candidates should submit by email a CV, description of
research plans and teaching philosophy, and arrange to have three
letters of recommendation submitted to the Ecological Genetics Search
Committee via ecogen at uwyo.edu. PDF formatting is preferred for these
documents. Applicant screening will begin on December 1 and continue
until a suitable candidate is identified. The University of Wyoming is
an AA/EO employer.