Job Openning: Center Director

[Alina Szmant]

ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR IN CORAL REEF RESEARCH

The Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science at the University of
Miami invites applications for a coral reef research scientist to head the
new National Center for Atlantic and Caribbean Reef Research.  The
tenure-track position is full-time at the Associate or full Professor level.
The successful applicant will be expected to have a strong record of
extramural research support, a demonstrated teaching ability at the graduate
level, and experience in the management of research programs.  As Center
Director, the successful applicant will be expected to develop an
interdisciplinary research program in coral reef biology, ecology, or
geology/geochemistry that can attract extramural funding. Ph.D. in related
area and seven years experience. Rank, salary, and benefits are negotiable.
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a concise statement of
interests and accomplishments in research, teaching and program management,
selected reprints, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and email
addresses for five external referees.  Completed applications should be sent
to: Dr. Peter W. Glynn, Search Committee Chair, Rosenstiel School of Marine
and Atmospheric Science, 4600 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, Florida
33149-1098.  The application deadline is February 15, 1999.  

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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Dr. Alina M. Szmant
Coral Reef Research Group
RSMAS-MBF
University of Miami
4600 Rickenbacker Cswy.
Miami FL 33149

TEL: (305)361-4609
FAX: (305)361-4600 or 361-4005
E-mail:  ASZMANT at RSMAS.MIAMI.EDU
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