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paleonet Tenure track position in Paleobiogeochemistry at KU




PALEOBIOGEOCHEMISTRY - UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS

The Department of Geology at the University of Kansas seeks applications
for an academic year, tenure-track faculty position at the assistant
professor level in the field of paleobiogeochemistry.  We seek an
outstanding colleague who applies geochemical techniques such as
isotopes, compound analysis, and biomarkers for the detection and
identification of organisms or organismal activity in the geologic
record.  Priority consideration will be given to individuals whose
research emphasizes the origin and evolution of life and
paleoenvironmental reconstructions.  This is a new position in our
growing program in Geobiology.  The successful candidate is expected to
complement the existing expertise in paleobiology and geomicrobiology.
The successful candidate will be expected to establish an externally
funded interdisciplinary research program, direct graduate students, and
participate in teaching graduate and undergraduate students.  Women,
minorities and candidates who will contribute to the climate of
diversity in the College, which includes a diversity of scholarly
approaches, are especially encouraged to apply.  Refer to www.geo.ku.edu
and links for additional information about the department and the
University of Kansas.  Appointment will begin August 18, 2006, or later.

Applicants should arrange for at least three letters of recommendation
to be sent directly to search committee chair and send the following
information to the search committee chair: 1) statement of research
interests; 2) statement of teaching interests, 3) Curriculum Vitae.
Send all material to Paleobiogeochemistry Search; Attention: Luis A.
Gonzalez, Department of Geology, 1475 Jayhawk Blvd., 120 Lindley Hall,
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66045-7613 (tel. 785-864-2743; fax
785-864-5276, e-mail lgonzlez@ku.edu).  Review of completed applications
will begin January 6, 2006, and will continue until the position is
filled. 

The University of Kansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative-action
employer.  The university encourages applications from underrepresented
group members.  Federal and state legislation prohibits discrimination
on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex,
age, disability, and veteran status.  In addition, university policies
prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, marital
status, and parental status.


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Stephen T. Hasiotis, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
University of Kansas
Department of Geology
1475 Jayhawk Blvd.
120 Lindley Hall
Lawrence, KS 66045-7613
Office: 785.864.4941
Fax:     785.864.5276
hasiotis@ku.edu