The Department of Botany and Plant Pathology at Oregon State University seeks applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in Evolutionary Ecology of Plants or Fungi. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an innovative and competitive research program that pursues scholarly work in the area of Evolutionary Ecology. The research specialization within evolutionary ecology is open and includes, but is not limited to: plants, fungi, or plant-fungal interactions (e.g., mycorrhizae, endophytes, pathogens, etc.).
Emphasis is placed on research that integrates across multiple levels of inquiry and combines field, experimental, laboratory and/or computational approaches, and relevance to natural resources and/or agriculture. The candidate will also contribute to undergraduate and graduate education, and serve as research advisor to graduate students, postdoctoral researchers and undergraduate students. Required qualifications include a PhD with research experience relevant to Evolutionary Ecology of Plants or Fungi, and a commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity. Postdoctoral experience strongly preferred. To review the position description and apply, go to posting #0012761 at http://oregonstate.edu/ jobs. OSU is an AA/EOE. For full consideration, apply by 09/15/14 when review of applications will begin. Closing date is 10/15/14. (received from Joey Spatafora, OSU)
