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Position Vacancy Listing

PVL # 74457

Please Note: A change was made to this position announcement on 08/07/12

 

Working Title:
Assistant Professor of Plant Physiological Ecology
Official Title:
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR(C40NN)
Degree and area of specialization:
Ph.D. required in biology, ecology, botany, plant physiology, global change or related field, with expertise in plant physiological ecology.
 
  
Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:
Postdoctoral experience preferred.
Principal duties:
The successful candidate will be expected to develop a vigorous extramurally funded research program in any area of plant physiological ecology, and participate in teaching, likely including part of an undergraduate introductory biology course and a graduate course in plant physiological ecology.

This position carries a commitment to the three functions of resident instruction, research and outreach/service, as well as professional and university service as appropriate to the position and rank.
  Additional Information:
 UW Madison is seeking candidates whose research is at the cutting edge of any area in plant physiological ecology, including but not limited to photosynthesis, adaptations for energy capture, hydraulic integration, comparative biology, belowground processes, or global change, in vascular or non-vascular plants. The successful candidate will be expected to develop a vigorous extramurally funded research program, and participate in teaching, likely including part of an undergraduate introductory biology course and a graduate course in plant physiological ecology.

A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
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Appointment Type:Faculty
Department(s):L&S/BOTANY
Full Time Salary Rate:Minimum $65,000 ACADEMIC (9 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Term:N/A
Appointment percent:100%
Anticipated begin date:AUGUST 27, 2013
Number of Positions:1

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION
Application must be received by: OCTOBER 15, 2012
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications should be sent as a single PDF document to
plantecophysiology@botany.wisc.edu . Application materials should include a cover letter referencing PVL 74457, a curriculum vitae documenting research and teaching experience, a research plan, a statement of teaching philosophy and interests, and names and contact information for three individuals who will serve as references. Electronic letters of support should be sent directly to the Plant Physiological Ecology Search Committee (plantecophysiology@botany.wisc.edu) .
Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #74457 to:
Thomas Givnish
 
315 Birge Hall
Fax: N/A
Department of Botany, University of Wisconsin - Madison
 
430 Lincoln Drive
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

NOTE: Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding the names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. 

UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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