**The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University
of Tennessee, Knoxville, and the National Institute for Mathematical and
Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS) seek an outstanding scholar to fill a
tenure-track position in Spatial Biology at the assistant professor
level. We particularly welcome applicants who focus on research
questions that involve collection, analysis, interpretation and modeling
of spatial data to understand biological processes at any scale above
the level of that within a single individual. For example, we invite
applications from candidates with experience in spatial statistics in
environmental or conservation systems including spatial aspects of
disease, experience in GIS/Spatial DataBases/remote sensing and
application to human/environment systems (including urban),
phylogeography, experience in continent-scale large-data analytics as
for example arising from NEON, as well as many other topics. The primary
appointment will be in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary
Biology and the individual will also be an affiliated faculty member of
NIMBioS. The position could, depending upon the applicant, be made
jointly with other units including Geography. The successful applicant
will benefit from opportunities to collaborate with an active research
community in quantitative biology and computational spatial sciences
scientists in the University and NIMBioS and at nearby Oak Ridge
National Laboratory. The EEB faculty is very interactive and
interdisciplinary and Knoxville itself is a vibrant, affordable,
family-friendly community benefiting from a wealth of nearby natural
areas (Great Smoky Mountains National Park, nearby National Forests,
State Parks, etc). The Knoxville campus of the University of Tennessee
is seeking candidates who have the ability to contribute in meaningful
ways to the diversity and intercultural goals of the University.
Expectations for a successful candidate include an exceptional record of
scientific accomplishment, an ability to develop a productive,
externally-funded research program, an ability to mentor students from
diverse backgrounds, excellent communication skills and application of
effective teaching strategies. Interested applicants should send a cover
letter, CV, statement of research accomplishment and plans, a
description of teaching experiences and interests and the names and
contact information of at least three individuals who could write
letters of reference to SpatialBiologySearch from utk.edu. Applicants must
have a PhD or equivalent. Applications will be reviewed beginning
December 15, 2015, and will continue until filled, with a position start
date of August 2016.
For more information, visit http://www.nimbios.org/positions/
/All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for
employment and admissions without regard to race, color, national
origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation,
gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran
status. Eligibility and other terms and conditions of employment
benefits at The University of Tennessee are governed by laws and
regulations of the State of Tennessee, and this non-discrimination
statement is intended to be consistent with those laws and regulations.
In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act
of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990, The University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does
not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its
education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment
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Equity and Diversity (OED), 1840 Melrose Avenue, Knoxville, TN
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disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the Office of
Equity and Diversity./
