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Ecological Modeler Wanted

Assistant/Associate Professor of Ecological Modeling
The School of Biology & Ecology and the Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Environmental & Watershed Research at the University of Maine invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position in ecological modeling at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to begin September 2010. The successful candidate will join a new Sustainability Solutions Initiative (SS1), an innovative program in sustainability science funded by a 5-year, $20 million NSF EPSCoR grant. The University has committed to continue this position as a regular faculty position at the grant completion. The successful candidate will participate in interdisciplinary research of coupled social-ecological systems and will work closely with a range of biological, physical and social scientists to develop and implement models in this area.

We seek an ecological modeler working at the population, community and/or ecosystem level, particularly someone who focuses on terrestrial-aquatic linkages. Preference will be
given to candidates who conduct mechanistic modeling of ecological systems at regional and local scales, and who address questions related to terrestrial and aquatic processes
and/or climate change.

This is an academic year, tenure-track, 75% research/25% teaching position. Teaching is expected to include a graduate level course in the candidate's area of expertise, as well as
an upper-level undergraduate ecology course. The successful candidate also will be expected to develop an internationally recognized research program, train graduate students, and actively engage in service to the profession, the university and the state of Maine.
A Ph.D. is required in a relevant area of ecological sciences. Postdoctoral experience and prior success in high-quality publication and obtaining funding are desirable. Candidates
at the Associate Professor level must have a proven track record of publication, external funding, graduate training, and teaching.

To apply, submit a resume, three letters of reference, and statements of teaching and research interests.
Please send materials in PDF form to SBE@umit.maine.edu or in hard copy to:
Chair, Ecological Modeler Search Committee
School of Biology & Ecology
5751 Murray Hall
University of Maine
Orono, ME, 04469.

Review of applications will begin January 20, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Maine is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to maintaining an intellectually and culturally diverse faculty.
http://www.umaine.edu/sustainabilitysolutions/people/openings.htm#ecomodeler

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