I would like to give an early heads-up to all potential candidates
that the Biology Department at the University of Massachusetts,
Amherst, is conducting a search for a Plant Molecular
Geneticist/Genomicist. Although the hyperlink within the ad below
is not quite working yet, additional information about the UMass
Plant Biology and Molecular and Cellular Biology Graduate Programs
may be found at http://www.bio.umass.edu/plantbio/ and
http://www.bio.umass.edu/mcb/index.html. Information pertaining to
the Biology Department may be found at
http://www.bio.umass.edu/biology/
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University of Massachusetts Amherst
Tenure Track Positions in Biology
The Biology Department invites applications for tenure track
positions in the following areas:
Plant Molecular Genetics/Genomics
Evolutionary Ecology
Cell Biology
Developmental Neurobiology
We are especially interested in candidates who will interact with and
strengthen existing faculty clusters in these areas (see
http://www.bio.umass.edu/biology/positions). Candidates will be
expected to participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching and
maintain a vigorous, externally funded research program. Although
initial appointments will normally be at the Assistant Professor
level, exceptionally strong candidates may be appointed at a higher
rank.
Applications, which should include CV, statements of research
interest and teaching philosophy, and the names, addresses and
e-mails of at least 3 references, should be sent to: Biology Search
R19126, c/o Ms. Karen Nelson, Biology Department, University of
Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003. Evaluation of applications will
begin December 29, 2003 and continue until the positions are filled.
The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action Equal
Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups are
encouraged to apply.
