*Tenure Track Assistant/Associate
Professor in Insect Functional Genomics *
The Department of Entomology at the
University of Arizona is recruiting a tenure track Assistant or Associate
Professor in Insect Functional Genomics. The successful candidate is expected
to develop a robust research program that uses an experimental approach and
leverages the rapidly increasing number of sequenced insect genomes to address
important questions in areas such as medical entomology, insect physiology and
development, plant-insect interactions, insect metagenomics, or related fields.
This position is in addition to a cluster hire of five faculty at the
University of Arizona in Ecosystem Genomics (http://egi.arizona.edu/).
The University of Arizona promotes
interdisciplinary research and the candidate will have the opportunity to
collaborate with faculty interested in all aspects of genomics and insect
biology, including faculty from the Center for Insect Science, the BIO5
institute, the USDA Carl Hayden Bee Lab, as well as the Department of
Entomology and other units. Exceptional opportunities exist for recruiting
postdoctoral fellows through the Postdoctoral Excellence in Research and
Training (PERT) program (
http://cis.arl.arizona.edu/Pert/)
and graduate students through the Graduate Interdisciplinary Program in
Entomology and Insect Science (GIDP-EIS; http://insects.arizona.edu/).
The successful candidate is expected to
participate actively in the GIDP-EIS; to develop and teach courses at the
graduate and undergraduate levels; and to mentor students, including those from
underrepresented backgrounds. The successful candidate will also participate in
outreach; contribute to department, college, and university service; and will
develop innovative approaches for enhancing student engagement, increasing
diversity, and expanding collaborations with community partners.
*Qualifications *
A doctorate (foreign equivalent
acceptable) in Entomology or a closely related discipline is required and
postdoctoral experience is desirable.
Candidates should have demonstrated
skills in verbal and written communication, interpersonal relationships; high
potential to obtain extramural funding; and a strong publication record
commensurate with rank.
Candidates must support the mission of
the land-grant university system.
*The University of Arizona *
The University of Arizona has been
recognized on Forbes 2015 list of America’s Best Employers in the United States and was awarded the 2015
Work-Life Seal of Distinction by the Alliance for Work-Life Progress. For more
information about the many advantages of working for the University of Arizona,
please visit http://WhyUA.arizona.edu.
Outstanding UA benefits include health,
dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs;
UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members;
state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural
activities; and more!
*How to Apply*
Applicant reviews will begin January 18,
2016 and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a
cover letter stating their interest in the position and relevant
qualifications, statements of research and teaching interests, current Curriculum
Vitae, up to three publications, and contact information for three references.
Additional details about this position
can be found at https://ag.arizona.edu/ento/InsectGenomics.htm
