[Jpjobs] Fwd: Fwd: Cornell University – Environmental Microbiology Position

[Julia Westwater]

> The Department of Microbiology at Cornell is searching for a 
> tenure-track position in Environmental Microbiology.The job ad is live 
> on Academic Jobs 
> Online:https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/14213and details pasted 
> below. We are especially interested in scientists who may use 
> bioinformatic, -omic, and biogeochemical approaches to study 
> fundamental and applied environmental microbial ecology.
>
> *Assistant/Associate Professor in Environmental Microbiology*
> *_Position:_*Assistant/Associate Professor, 9-month academic 
> year ,Tenure-track.
> *_Location:_***Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-5701. The academic 
> home for this position is the Department of Microbiology in the 
> College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
> *_Position description:_*
> The Department of Microbiology at Cornell University 
> (https://micro.cornell.edu/) invites applications for a tenure-track 
> position at the assistant or early associate professor level in 
> environmental microbiology.  Microorganisms drive the foundational 
> processes upon which all life on Earth depends.  Understanding these 
> processes at a fundamental level can help inform sustainable and 
> practical approaches to maintain healthy ecosystems.
> The successful applicant will develop a well-funded, internationally 
> recognized innovative research program in environmental microbiology.  
> Examples of relevant research topics include, but are not limited to, 
> microorganisms that govern biogeochemical cycles, microbial 
> biotransformations and biodegradation, aquatic and terrestrial 
> microbial community ecology, as well as mechanistic studies of how 
> microbial populations sense, respond to, and ultimately alter 
> environments.  The ideal program will embrace a combination of 
> molecular, genetic, physiological and/or data-intensive approaches 
> [e.g. (meta)genomics, (meta)transcriptomics, and (meta)proteomics] to 
> develop a mechanistic understanding of microbial systems in an 
> environmental context.
> The applicant will be expected to teach in the general area of 
> environmental microbiology and will contribute to both the 
> Microbiology major and to the Environment and Sustainability major.  
> The position will have 50% teaching and 50% research responsibilities 
> on a 9-month academic year basis.
> *_Required Qualifications:_*
> Ph.D. in Microbiology or related discipline and a minimum of two years 
> post-doctoral experience. A well-qualified candidate is expected to 
> have a record of peer-reviewed publication in environmental 
> microbiology or a related field.
> The candidate must be able to work in a multi-disciplinary, 
> multi-cultural setting and create a collegial professional environment.
> *_Applications and Starting Date:_*
> Anticipated starting date is July, 2020.  Applications are to be 
> submitted to Academic Jobs Online 
> https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/14213 including: 1) a cover 
> letter briefly summarizing your background and qualifications; 2) a 
> statement of research interests (3-page maximum); 3) a teaching 
> statement outlining experiences, philosophy and interests (2-page 
> maximum); 4)a diversity statement of how, through your research, 
> teaching and/or service, you can contribute to diversity, equity and 
> inclusion in support of Cornell’s mission of “any person… any study”; 
> <https://cals.cornell.edu/about/leadership/ofa/hr/statement-contribution-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/>5) 
> a detailed curriculum vitae, and 6) the names and contact information 
> for three references (letters will be requested after applications 
> have been reviewed).
> Inquiries may be sent to Professor Esther Angert, Search Committee 
> Chair (era23 at cornell.edu <mailto:era23 at cornell.edu>). Initial 
> screening of applications will begin September 16, 2019 and continue 
> until the position is filled.
>
>
> Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. 
> We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected 
> Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
>

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