Assistant Professor in Landscape Ecology: Biogeochemistry or Ecotoxicology
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT

As part of a new initiative in sustainable water resources, the Department of Natural Resources & the Environment and the Center for Environmental Sciences & Engineering at the University of Connecticut seek applicants for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position, to begin 23 August 2013.

We seek a candidate whose research focuses on critical issues in landscape ecology. Of particular interest, are those whose research focuses on landscape biogeochemistry or landscape ecotoxicology that could support initiatives in water sustainability. Teaching duties include undergraduate and graduate courses in areas of expertise. Doctoral degree required at the time of appointment; post-doctoral experience preferred. Screening of applications will begin 19 October 2012. More information is available at http://LandscapeEcology.uconn.edu.

Applicants should visit Husky Hire at http://www.jobs.uconn.edu to upload an application letter, curriculum vitae, statements describing teaching philosophy and research interests, and names and contact information of three individuals who have been asked to submit letters of reference. Letters should be sent via e-mail to the Co-Chairs of the Landscape Ecology Search Committee (Drs. John Volin & Michael Willig) via environment@uconn.edu.

University of Connecticut is an EEO/AA employer.