Faculty Position in Freshwater Ecology, Open Rank

The Department of Biological Sciences at Oakland University invites applications for an open-rank faculty position in Freshwater Ecology, with a start date of August 15, 2022. Competitive applicants will have a Ph.D. in ecology, environmental science or related field, postdoctoral experience, and a strong research record evidenced by high-quality publications dealing with freshwater ecology. Success securing significant external funding will be required of applicants applying for the rank of Associate or Full Professor, and strong potential for acquiring funding should be demonstrated for applications at the level of Assistant Professor. Successful candidates are expected to establish a vigorous research program addressing applied and/or basic questions regarding freshwater ecology. Mentoring undergraduate and graduate (MS and PhD) students is expected. Candidates must demonstrate experience with or a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Laboratory space and competitive start-up funds will be provided. The candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses. Possible areas of research expertise include: microbial ecology, spatial ecology, biogeochemistry, ecotoxicology, population biology, biostatistics, modeling, and ecosystem ecology.

Oakland University's 1443 acre campus has diverse freshwater ecosystems that can be utilized for education and research. Similarly, the nearby Great Lakes and contributing waters constitute a remarkable natural resource and provide tremendous research opportunities for freshwater research.PhD in ecology, environmental science, or related field, and relevant post-doctoral research experience.

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