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Assistant Professor, Aquatic Physiological Ecology
Assistant Professor, Aquatic Physiological
Ecology
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH 43210
Assistant Professor, Aquatic Physiological
Ecology, 50% Teaching, 50% Research. School of
Environment and Natural Resources (SENR),
College of Food, Agricultural & Environmental
Sciences, The Ohio State University. This is a
full-time, 9-month, tenure-track position in the
SENR. The incumbent will be expected to
contribute to the SENR’s teaching and advising
programs in the Fisheries & Aquatic Sciences,
Wildlife, and Forestry programs; with
opportunities to participate in the
Environmental Science and Ecological Restoration
programs. Areas of research should include
physiological ecology of organisms in lake
ecosystems that can range from molecular to
ecosystem scales. Specific areas of research
are open, but we are particularly interested in
research that includes or integrates
comparative, developmental, ecological, and/or
evolutionary approaches. The incumbent will be
expected to develop an externally funded
research program, attract outstanding graduate
students, and be committed to undergraduate
education.
Earned Ph.D. with a strong academic background
in aquatic physiological ecology. This position
is designed to integrate and expand on existing
research strengths in Aquatic Sciences. The
ability to work with human and socioeconomic
dimensions is desirable. The successful
candidate will demonstrate excellent verbal and
written communication skills and a willingness
and ability to work closely with other people.
Postdoctoral experience and previous involvement
with state and federal agencies will be
important assets for the successful candidate.
Demonstrated teaching expertise is preferred.
Salary is dependent on qualifications and
experience. The Ohio State University offers
one of the most comprehensive benefits packages
in the nation, which includes medical, dental,
vision, and life insurance; tuition
authorization; paid vacation and sick leave; ten
paid holidays; and State Teachers Retirement
System of Ohio (STRS) or an Alternative
Retirement Program. A start-up package,
including discretionary funding, will be
provided.
Send a cover letter indicating area of academic
interest, career goals, and experience
appropriate to the position; curriculum vita;
and statements of research interests (1 page)
and teaching philosophy (1 page). Also send
copies of three relevant publications or
reports. Applicants should forward these
materials and a list of three references
(including complete mailing addresses, phone
numbers, and e-mail addresses) as one pdf
document to: Dr. Mazeika Sullivan, Search
Committee Chair, School of Environment
and Natural Resources, The Ohio State
University, 2021 Coffey Road, Columbus, Ohio
43210-1085. Phone: 614.292.7314; email:
sullivan.191@osu.edu. Applications will be
reviewed starting November 5, 2012 and continue
until a suitable candidate is identified.
The Ohio State University is an Equal
Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.
Women, minorities, Vietnam era veterans,
disabled veterans, and individuals with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.