Assistant professor in Marine Microbiology
University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez
Localização do trabalho
Puerto Rico
Status de emprego
Tempo total
Detalhes sobre a oferta de trabalho
The University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez is currently searching for applicants for research and education in Marine Microbiology and related subject areas. We are open to a broad range of specialties, but are particularly interested in candidates with backgrounds in marine microbial ecology and evolution, natural products and industrial and socio-economic applications, symbiotic interactions, marine microbial pollution and marine microbial geochemistry.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
Applicants must have a Doctor in Philosophy degree in Marine Sciences or related discipline from an accredited institution and postdoc experience is desired. This position will support research endeavors with expertise in the areas of biological, physical, geological and chemical oceanography. Applicants must provide a record of scientific research publications which indicates the candidate's potential to establish and maintain a productive research program. Bilingualism (Spanish/English) would be considered a valued skill.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The chosen candidate will have a regular academic load equivalent to 12 credits per semester. This load will involve teaching, research and institutional services. The candidate must be committed to excellence in graduate teaching at the graduate level, including the creation of new courses, when necessary. The ability to work within a multidisciplinary environment is highly desired. The successful candidate is expected to actively pursue external funding to support her/his research activities and laboratory improvements. The candidate will also develop a competitive research program in the area of specialization, publish original research in specialized peer-review journals, advise graduate students, and participate in other departmental activities and committees.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should send letter with statement of research and teaching interests, representative reprints of major publications, curriculum vitae, and three (3) peer reference letters, to: cima@uprm.edu
Dr. Ernesto Weil, Director
Department of Marine Sciences
University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez
Call Box 9000, Mayagüez PR 00681-9000
Phone (787) 265-3838
cima@uprm.edu
Some of the benefits that the University of Puerto Rico offers include: health plan, retirement, sick leave, and maternity and paternity leave.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER –M/F/V/I
