Faculty Position in Marine Physiology NSU Oceanographic Center (www.nova.edu/ocean) invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor (12-month) faculty position. Doctoral degree and experience required.  Responsibilities are: teaching undergraduate pre-med biology majors in anatomy and physiology and research involvement (at Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences: www.undergrad.nova.edu/main.cfm), and graduate teaching and extramurally-funded research at the Oceanographic Center. Research should be in marine physiology or sub-discipline (e.g., endocrinology, neurobiology.) of coral reef related organisms. Apply online until filled, position # 993841: www.nsujobs.com. Include  CV, one-page research and teaching statements, and names and email of three willing to provide letters of recommendation.

Inquiries to: A+P Search Committee, NSU Oceanographic Center, 8000 N. Ocean Drive, Dania Beach, FL 33004 or joslo@nova.edu.
Nova Southeastern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Faculty Position – Microbiology

University of Connecticut - Storrs

The Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of Connecticut seeks applicants for a 9-month Assistant Professor tenure tracK position in Microbiology, starting August 23, 2013 (Search #2013172). We are particularly interested in candidates working on microbiomes, host-microbe interactions or the ecology and evolution of microbial communities.  The Department has strengths in microbial ecology, evolutionary biology, and symbiosis research.  Information on microbiological research in the Department and at the University of Connecticut can be found at http://mcb.uconn.edu and http://cmsee.uconn.edu. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a productive, independent research program, teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and employ state-of-the-art or emerging techniques to address important biological questions.

Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in Microbiology, Biology or a closely related field, postdoctoral experience, and an outstanding record of research accomplishments. Equivalent foreign degrees are acceptable.  Preferred qualifications include the ability to contribute through research, teaching, and/or public engagement to the diversity and excellence of the learning experience, and to perform research in an area that complements ongoing efforts in the Department and the University. 

Hires are encouraged to form collaborations with a growing number of researchers at the University of Connecticut that are engaged in microbial systems research (see http://cmsee.uconn.edu), and the Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine (http://genetichealth.jax.org). Applicants should apply at http://www.jobs.uconn.edu with a CV, cover letter and concise statements of research and teaching interests. In addition, applicants should arrange to have at least three letters of reference sent to microbiology@uconn.edu as a PDF document on letterhead with signature. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by December 15, 2012. The University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer.