[Coral-List] Assistant Professor Marine Microbial Ecologist

[Keisha Bahr]

Good morning all!

The Department of Life Sciences at *Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi*
invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology in
Marine Microbial Ecology to begin fall 2021. Possible research areas
include but are not limited to the role of microbes in aquatic food webs
and biogeochemical cycling, microbial pathogens, microbial diversity or
microbial physiological ecology. This position will further expand and
complement our M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Marine Biology (
http://www.marinebiology.tamucc.edu), and also contribute to our Coastal
and Marine System Science Ph.D. program (http://cmss.tamucc.edu/). Typical
teaching load for Marine Biology program Ph.D. faculty is 3 courses per
academic year.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop a vigorous, externally
funded research program, supervise graduate students, and teach
undergraduate and graduate courses including Microbial Ecology,
Geomicrobiology, and/or Oceanography, but may also design his/her own
specialty courses. We encourage applications from candidates who can
develop research that makes the most of our modern research laboratories
and equipment, including those associated with our newly constructed
108,000 ft2 Tidal Hall Life Sciences Research Facility, Genomics Core
Laboratory, Flow Cytometry Core Laboratory, Isotope Core Laboratory, and
High-Performance Computing Cluster. We also encourage applications from
candidates who can develop research that takes advantage of our new UNOLS
vessel, which is a partnership with the University of Southern Mississippi.
Field operations on the new UNOLS regional class ship with be available for
research to our college in 2023. This vessel is 155 ft. with a 38 ft. beam
and supports 16 scientists for up to 21 days of operations. Porting will be
in Corpus Christi and Louisiana harbors.

Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. degree in Microbial Ecology, Microbiology, Marine Science,
Oceanography, Biology or closely related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:
Postdoctoral experience.
Strong publication record in high-impact journals and active federally
funded research.

TO APPLY: http://hr.tamucc.edu/Job_Opportunities/
All required documentation must be submitted to be considered for the
position.

A completed application will include:
1. A cover letter describing qualifications and fit
2. A Research Statement (2 pages max)
3. A Teaching Statement (2 pages max)
4. A Statement on diversity, inclusion and equity (2 pages max)
5. Curriculum Vitae
6. Four professional references including name, address, title, telephone
number, and email addresses- including a current or previous supervisor.

The job posting will remain open until a finalist has been selected.
Applicants are encouraged to apply by Sunday, January 31, 2021.

For questions, please contact Dr. Jeffrey Turner, Search Chair, Department
of Life Sciences, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi,
jeffrey.turner at tamucc.edu.

More information:
https://jobs.chronicle.com/job/301568/assistant-professor-biology-marine-microbial-ecology-/