at The Ohio State University
The Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology (EEOB) invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank in Aquatic Ecology, to begin in August 2015. We seek outstanding individuals who will complement existing strengths within EEOB and OSU in population, community, and ecosystem ecology. Those with expertise and research and teaching interests in plankton ecology, ecology of inland waters, and/or aquatic ecosystem modeling are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must conduct cutting-edge research that advances our understanding of how aquatic ecosystems function. As such, ideal candidates will want to contribute to OSU’s and EEOB’s mission to conduct integrative, interdisciplinary research that seeks to quantify the impact of human-driven environmental change on aquatic ecosystems. This position is partially funded by Ohio State's Discovery Themes Initiative, a significant faculty hiring investment in key thematic areas in which the university can build on its culture of academic collaboration to make a global impact.
A doctoral degree in Ecology or a related field and evidence of excellence in research and teaching are required at the time of application. Postdoctoral experience is strongly preferred. Experience developing or working on interdisciplinary research teams and mentoring members of underrepresented groups will also be favorably viewed. The successful applicant will be expected to develop a strong, externally funded research program, train graduate and undergraduate students, and contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching. Find additional information about OSU at www.osu.edu and EEOB at eeob.osu.edu.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research goals and teaching/mentoring philosophy, and contact information for three references. Please apply online through Academic Jobs Online at http://academicjobsonline.org. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Peter Curtis (614-292-5763), Chair of the search committee. Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2014, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
The Ohio State University is committed to establishing a culturally and intellectually diverse environment, encouraging all members of our learning community to reach their full potential. We are responsive to dual-career families and strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. We are an NSF Advance Institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).
The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.