paleonet Geobiology Position, Virginia Tech

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VIRGINIA TECH -- JOB OPPORTUNITIES

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN GEOBIOLOGY

The Department of Geological Sciences at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and
State University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty Assistant
Professor in Geobiology. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. degree in Geosciences
or Biosciences. Preferences will be given to candidates with a strong
background in paleontology (including micropaleontology), excellent
quantitative skills, and a broad interdisciplinary training. The applicant
should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop a vigorous, externally
funded research program that combines biological and geological data to
study the earth and life systems. Preference will be given to candidates
who will interact across disciplines and develop research themes with high
visibility and/or societal relevance. Such themes may include, for example:
(1) biocomplexity and biodiversity; (2) paleoclimatology and
biostratigraphy; (3) isotope paleobiology, biological oceanography, and
environmental paleontology; and (4) Quaternary paleoecology, conservation
biology, and rapid global changes.
 
A Ph.D. is required at the time of appointment. Interested applicants
should send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts,
names and contact information of three references, statement of anticipated
research and teaching interests along with a short essay explaining where
the applicant would like to see him/herself within the geosciences in the
future. Applicants should send their application package to Professor Fred
Read c/o Ms. Carolyn Williams, Geobiology Search Committee, Department of
Geological Sciences, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061; Phone:
540-231-6984; Fax: 540-231-3386; email: wilcar@vt.edu. For detailed
information about the Department, applicants are encouraged to visit the
Department's Home Page at http://www.geol.vt.edu. Questions may be sent to
Fred Read (jread@vt.edu), Chair of the Search Committee.  Review of
applications will continue until the position is filled. 

The College of Arts and Sciences is deeply committed to recruiting,
selecting, promoting, and retaining women, persons of color, and persons
with disabilities. We strongly value diversity in the college community,
and seek to assure equality in education and employment. Individuals with
disabilities desiring accommodations in the application process should
notify Carolyn Williams at the above address.

Position Announcement:
http://www.geol.vt.edu/general/employment/geobiology.html

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Virginia Tech Geobiology/Paleobiology Home Page:
http://www.geol.vt.edu/paleo/