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Assistant Professor - Fungal Evolution, Ecology and/or Systematics
The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, seeks to fill a tenure-track position in evolution, ecology and/or systematics of fungi at the Assistant Professor level, to start August 1, 2008. Areas of interest include fungal evolutionary and/or ecological patterns and processes. Teaching duties will include participation in both undergraduate and graduate courses with opportunity for development of a course in mycology. This position includes supervision and continued development of the excellent UT fungal herbarium. An earned Ph.D. and refereed publications in a relevant field are required. For more information visit the EEB web site and the herbarium web site.
Candidates should apply to:
Dr. Randall Small
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology,
569 Dabney Hall
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996-1610
Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching experience and goals, and arrange for three reference letters to be submitted. Applications will be reviewed beginning 8 October 2007 and will continue until the position is filled.
Assistant Professor – Ecosystem Ecologist
The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Tennessee seeks to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in terrestrial ecosystem ecology to start August 1, 2008. We seek candidates who work on interactions and feedbacks between plants, soil, and soil biota in a global change context. Applicants are sought who (1) will develop strong collaborations with scientists at Oak Ridge National Lab and at the University of Tennessee, (2) show evidence of the ability to secure external research funding, and (3) have a demonstrated interest in mentoring undergraduate and graduate students. An earned Ph.D. and refereed publications in a relevant field are required. Teaching will include courses in ecology and advanced courses in the applicant’s specialty. Internal applicants are welcome. For more information visit the EEB web site.
Candidates should apply to:
Dr. Susan E. Riechert
Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
569 Dabney Hall
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996-1610.
Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching experience and goals, and arrange for three reference letters to be submitted. Applications will be reviewed beginning October 8, 2007 and will continue until the position is filled.
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