Job Information
Michigan State University(MSU) Assistant Professor-Tenure System in East Lansing, Michigan
Position Summary
The Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior (EEB) Program at Michigan State University (MSU) seeks applications for one or more tenure-system Assistant Professor faculty positions in quantitative ecology or evolutionary biology, to be appointed in the Department of Integrative Biology (IBIO), Plant Biology (PLB), or other suitable departments within the College of Natural Science. The successful applicants will have a PhD in a relevant field (with postdoctoral experience preferred), demonstrate expertise in the development and application of cutting-edge quantitative methods in ecology or evolutionary biology, and show the potential to teach in EEB's quantitative course sequence (IBIO 830-831) and/or more advanced quantitative courses. All research areas within EEB will be considered, but preference will be given to applicants that bring expertise in phylogenetic methods and/or build on MSU's strengths in behavioral ecology and social evolution and/or macroecology. Publication of open-source statistical packages is desirable.
With over 100 graduate students and 75 core faculty, EEB at MSU is one of the most successful graduate programs in the university and is highly ranked nationally and internationally. The EEB core curriculum provides students with broad training encompassing experimental, field, and theoretical approaches to the study of ecology, evolutionary biology, and behavior, as well as the computational, mathematical, and statistical methods used in these fields. The program is administered through the College of Natural Science, and shares the college's and university's strategic priorities to attract talent who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community and our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate
Minimum Requirements
The successful applicants will have a PhD in a relevant field (with postdoctoral experience preferred), demonstrate expertise in the development and application of cutting-edge quantitative methods in ecology or evolutionary biology, and show the potential to teach in EEB's quantitative course sequence (IBIO 830-831) and/or more advanced quantitative courses. All research areas within EEB will be considered, but preference will be given to applicants that bring expertise in phylogenetic methods and/or build on MSU's strengths in behavioral ecology and social evolution and/or macroecology.
Desired Qualifications
Postdoctoral experience; Publication of open-source statistical packages is desirable.
Required Application Materials
Application materials should be submitted to the MSU Applicant Page (MAP) for faculty positions (online at https://jobs.msu.edu{target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"}) as a single, concatenated PDF document containing the following elements (each clearly designated with a title):
A cover letter that frames the application in context of this ad and the EEB Program at Michigan State University.
A curriculum vitae, including a list of publications, recommended and funded research proposals or other funding resources, contributed or invited presentations, teaching and mentoring experiences, leadership positions, contributions to the academic community, and public outreach efforts. Other professional information may also be included, as the applicant sees fit.