Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology

Faculty Position Available

Ecological/Evolutionary Theorist

The Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology (EEOB) at Iowa State University seeks a tenure-track assistant professor developing theory relevant to evolutionary and/or ecological processes. EEOB (www.eeob.iastate.edu) comprises 30 faculty who use integrative approaches that bridge disciplines and span multiple levels of biological organization. The successful candidate is expected to develop a nationally recognized research program and skillfully teach undergraduate and graduate students. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in ecology, evolution, or related field and demonstrate excellent research and teaching potential. Following the instructions on www.iastatejobs.com , submit cover letter, CV, and research and teaching statements, plus up to three reprints as pdf files, each not to exceed 1MB, by 15 October 2008 (see http://www.eeob.iastate.edu/search.html for additional information). In addition, arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent by e-mail as pdf files to searches@iastate.edu .

For further information contact brent@iastate.edu . ISU values diversity and is an AA/EEO employer with NSF ADVANCE funding to enhance the success of women faculty in science and engineering.

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EEOB is the life-science department at Iowa State University dedicated to exploring the full breadth of biological diversity and the interactions of organisms with each other and the environment. The successful candidate will join a dynamic department of more than 30 faculty who use integrative approaches that bridge disciplines and span multiple levels of biological organization.

We share close ties with the Department of Genetics, Development, and Cell Biology and the Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management. ISU is a Land Grant University, and as such biology at all levels is very important on campus. ISU houses the College of Veterinary Medicine, a strong Extension Program, and a USGS Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. ISU has a first class Statistics department, Plant Science Institute, Center for Integrated Animal Genomics, Office of Biotechnology, and a GIS Lab.

EEOB participates in four interdepartmental undergraduate majors:

EEOB faculty are active participants and leaders in several interdepartmental graduate programs (see Graduate College) through which our students obtain master's and doctoral degrees:

Other related graduate majors at ISU:

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