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The Department of Biological Sciences is engaged in a vigorous recruitment effort, and plans to hire 10 new tenure-stream faculty in the next 5 years. Follow the links below to read the job descriptions.
Faculty position in Ecology/Evolution The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh anticipates making one full-time tenure-track faculty appointment in the area of ecology-evolution beginning September 2009, pending budgetary approval. The appointment will be made at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level. The appointment will continue to advance our Department's goal of fostering a broad-based interactive community of scientific researchers in modern biology. Excellent research and teaching facilities are available on campus and at the University's Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology. Applications are invited from candidates in any area of ecology and evolution, including:
The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience and will be expected to establish an extramurally funded research program, train graduate students, and actively participate in undergraduate education and research. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by November 1, 2008. Applicants should email a single PDF document containing curriculum vitae, a statement of research accomplishments and goals, and a brief description of teaching interests to biojobs@pitt.edu.. In addition, applicants should arrange to have at least three letters of reference sent to the Search Committee by email at biojobs@pitt.edu. Further information on the Department of Biological Sciences is available at our web site, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260, (412) 624-4266. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups under-represented in academia are especially encouraged to apply.Two Biologists, any discipline The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for two full-time tenure-track faculty appointments, pending budgetary approval. Appointments are anticipated to begin in September 2008 and will continue to advance our goal of establishing a broad-based interactive community of scientific researchers in modern biology. While we encourage candidates working in any area of biological or biomedical sciences to apply, we especially encourage applications from those working in the following areas:
We anticipate making both appointments at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level. The successful candidates must have a Ph.D. and extensive postdoctoral experience and will be expected to establish extramurally funded research programs, train graduate students, and actively participate in undergraduate education and research. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by October 26, 2007. Applicants should email a single PDF document containing curriculum vitae, a statement of research accomplishments and goals, and a brief description of teaching interests to biojobs@pitt.edu. In addition, applicants should arrange to have at least three letters of reference sent to: Search Committee Further information on the Department of Biological Sciences is available at http://www.pitt.edu/~biology. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups under-represented in academia are especially encouraged to apply. Boyer Chair in Molecular Biology (Ongoing Search) The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a newly created Endowed Chair at the Full Professor rank, pending budgetary approval. Applicants must demonstrate an exceptional record of research accomplishment based on publications, national/international recognition and extramural funding. We seek an outstanding scientist studying exciting problems in the general area of molecular biology. The successful candidate will be a scientific leader working alongside existing faculty in an interactive broad-based Department of Biological Sciences. Further information on the department, its faculty, facilities, and undergraduate and graduate programs are available at biochr@pitt.edu. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups under-represented in academia are especially encouraged to apply. Faculty Search in Structural Biology (25 October 2006) The Department of Biological Sciences has hired Dr. Andrew Vandemark to fill this position; Dr. Vandemark joined our Department in Fall 2007. The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty appointment in the area of macromolecular structure and function, pending budgetary approval. We anticipate making this appointment at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level. Anticipated start date is September 2007. Preference will be given to applicants who conduct problem-oriented research using innovative structural/ biophysical approaches and who therefore would welcome an interactive, interdisciplinary departmental environment. The successful candidate will be encouraged to participate in a multidisciplinary graduate program in Molecular Biophysics and Structural Biology that includes faculty from the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and Carnegie Mellon University. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D., postdoctoral experience, and will be expected to establish an extramurally funded research program, train graduate students, and participate in undergraduate education. In order to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 25, 2006. Applicants should email a single PDF document containing curriculum vitae, a statement of research accomplishments and goals, and a brief description of teaching interests to biojobs@pitt.edu. In addition, applicants should arrange to have at least three letters of reference sent to: Three Biologists, any discipline (25 October 2005) The Department of Biological Sciences has hired Drs. Michael Grabe and Beth Roman to fill these positions; Drs. Grabe and Roman joined our Department in Fall 2006. The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for three full-time tenure-track faculty appointments, pending budgetary approval. Appointments are anticipated to begin in September 2006 and will continue to advance our goal of establishing a broad-based interactive community of scientific researchers in modern biology. While we encourage candidates working in any area of biological or biomedical sciences to apply, we especially encourage applications from those working in the following areas: (a) Macromolecular Structure/Function, (b) Microbiology, including host-pathogen interactions, (c) Structural Biology, (d) Cell and Developmental Biology (including Evo/Devo), (e) Genome maintenance and expression, and (f) Computational Biology (including mathematical and theoretical biology). One of the three positions is specifically targeted to a Computational Biologist who would join the broader community of excellent computational, theoretical and mathematical biologists in the Pittsburgh area; candidates for this position should enter ‘Computational’ in the subject line of the email application. We anticipate making all three appointments at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level. The successful candidates must have a Ph.D. and extensive postdoctoral experience and will be expected to establish extramurally funded research programs, train graduate students, and actively participate in undergraduate education and research. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by October 25, 2005. Applicants should email a single PDF document containing curriculum vitae, a statement of research accomplishments and goals, and a brief description of teaching interests to biojobs@pitt.edu. In addition, applicants should arrange to have at least three letters of reference sent to: Two Biologists, any discipline (1 November 2004) The Department of Biological Sciences has hired Dr. Joseph Martens to fill this position; Dr. Martens joined our Department in September 2005. The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for two full-time tenure-track faculty appointments, pending budgetary approval. Appointments are anticipated to begin in September 2005. Our department has a broad-based, interactive group of researchers whose interests encompass nearly every area of modern biology. We are seeking colleagues from any discipline; those with interests in gene expression, chromatin structure/function, genomics, host-pathogen interactions, cell or developmental biology, bioinformatics, biochemistry or biophysics are especially encouraged to apply. These appointments are expected to be made at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level, but experienced candidates with outstanding records will be considered for appointment at higher ranks. The successful candidates must have a Ph.D. and extensive postdoctoral experience and will be expected to establish extramurally funded research programs, train graduate students, and participate in undergraduate education. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by November 1, 2004. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae along with a summary of research interests and goals as a single electronic document (PDF format preferred) to biojobs@pitt.edu. Further information on the Department of Biological Sciences is available at: http://www.pitt.edu/~biology. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups under-represented in academia are especially encouraged to apply. Ecologist or Evolutionary Biologist (20 Nov 2003) The Department of Biological Sciences has hired Dr. Brian Traw to fill this position; Dr. Traw joined our Department in June 2005. The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh anticipates making one full-time tenure-track faculty appointment in the area of ecology-evolution beginning September 2004, pending budgetary approval. Applications are invited from excellent candidates in any area of ecology or evolution. This appointment is expected to be made at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level, but candidates with outstanding records will be considered at higher rank. Our Department is a broad-based, interactive community of researchers whose interests encompass most areas of modern biology. Excellent research and teaching facilities are available both on campus and at the University's Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience and will be expected to establish an extramurally funded research program, train graduate students, and participate in undergraduate education. In order to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 20, 2003. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups under-represented in academia are especially encouraged to apply.Applicants should send a curriculum vitae along with a summary of research interests and goals, teaching philosophy, and arrange to have at least three letters of reference sent to: Ecology-Evolution Search Committee Two Faculty Positions, any discipline (22 Nov 2002) The Department of Biological Sciences has hired Drs. Anthony Schwacha and Kiril Kiselyov to fill these positions; they joined our faculty in September 2003. The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for four full-time tenure-track faculty appointments. Our department has a broad-based, interactive group of researchers whose interests encompass nearly every area of modern biology. We are seeking colleagues from any discipline; those with interests in gene expression, chromatin structure/function, genomics, cell or developmental biology, biochemistry or biophysics are especially encouraged to apply. These appointments are expected to be made at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level, but experienced candidates with outstanding records will be considered for appointment at higher ranks. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. and extensive postdoctoral experience and will be expected to establish an extramurally funded research program, train graduate students, and participate in undergraduate education. Appointments are anticipated to begin in September 2003, pending budgetary approval. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by November 22, 2002. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae along with a summary of research interests and goals as a single electronic document (PDF format preferred) to biojobs@pitt.edu. Faculty Position - Developmental Biologist (15 Oct 2001) The Department of Biological Sciences has hired Dr. Beth Stronach to fill this position; Dr. Stronach joined our Department in Fall 2002. The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty appointment in the area of developmental biology. We are particularly interested in candidates using Drosophila, C.elegans, Arabadopsis or chicks as a model system, but applicants studying fundamental problems in any area of development will be considered. This appointment is expected to be made at the Assistant Professor level, but experienced candidates with outstanding records will be considered for appointments at higher ranks. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D., postdoctoral experience, and will be expected to establish an extramurally funded research program, train graduate students, and participate in undergraduate education. Appointments are anticipated to begin in September 2002, pending budgetary approval. In order to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 15, 2001. Faculty Position - Ecologist/Evolutionary Biologist(15 Oct 2001) The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh anticipates making one full-time tenure-track faculty appointment in the area ecology-evolution beginning September 2002, pending budgetary approval. Applications are invited from excellent candidates in any area of ecology or evolution. We are especially interested in molecular, physiological or ecosystem scientists. This appointment is expected to be made at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level, but candidates with outstanding records will be considered at higher rank. Our expanding ecology and evolution program has excellent research and teaching facilities on campus and at the University's Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience and will be expected to establish an extramurally funded research program, train graduate students, and participate in undergraduate education. In order to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 15, 2001. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups under-represented in academia are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae along with a summary of research interests and goals, and arrange to have at least three letters of reference sent to: Ecology-Evolution Search Committee Faculty Positions - Two (2) Non-Tenure-Stream Visiting Lecturers (15 Apr 2000) The Department of Biological Sciences has filled these positions. The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh is currently seeking qualified applicants for two visiting faculty positions at the rank of Lecturer in Biological Sciences. The positions are outside of the tenure stream. One of the positions would include teaching duties in INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY and DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY. This position also would involve teaching a summer workshop for high school teachers and participating in outreach activities during the regular academic year. The second position is for a specialist in COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY/INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLGY. The duties involved in this position include coordinating departmental computing and educational technology and teaching a course in Computational Biology. Applicants for either position should have a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences. Those applying for the position in Computational Biology also should have strong computer skills. For each position, some team teaching may be required. For more information about our department, visit our homepage at http://www.pitt.edu/~biology. The positions will be on a 12-month basis, subject to annual review, and they will be full-time. Initial appointments may be for 1-3 years depending on the qualifications and experience of the candidate. The appointments require administrative approval. Faculty Position - Non-Tenure-Stream Lecturer (15 Apr 2000) The Department of Biological Sciences has filled this position. The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh is currently seeking qualified applicants for a faculty position as Lecturer in Biological Sciences. This position is outside of the tenure stream. Duties include teaching courses in the areas of introductory biology and biochemistry (including a senior seminar). We seek an individual who is dedicated to undergraduate instruction and who wants to join a faculty that seeks excellence in undergraduate education. Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences. For more information about our department, visit our homepage at http://www.pitt.edu/~biology. This position will be on a 12-month basis, subject to annual review, and it will be full-time. A longer-term appointment is possible, if the successful candidate has substantial teaching experience. The appointment requires administrative approval. Faculty Position - Associate Director, Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology (14 Feb 2000) The Department of Biological Sciences has hired Dr. Gail Johnston to fill this position; Dr. Johnston joined our Department in Fall 2000. The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh anticipates making a non-tenure stream faculty appointment to serve as Associate Director of the Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology (PLE). The position is scheduled to begin with the Summer 2000, subject to budgetary approval. The successful candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent experience. Experience with Biological Field Station operations, development and educational programs is desirable. PLE is a growing mid-size field station in Northwestern Pennsylvania that serves research and educational missions. The Associate Director will be responsible for interfacing, strategic planning with operational management of the station. This newly created position provides the exciting opportunity to contribute to both the research and education missions at PLE. In order to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by February 14, 2000. Applicants should send a curriculum vitae along with a letter describing their interest and past professional experience in this position as it pertains to this position. Faculty Position - Molecular, Cell, or Developmental Biologists (7 Dec 1999) The Department of Biological Sciences has hired Dr. Jeffrey Hildebrand to fill this position; Dr. Hildebrand joined our Department in Fall 2000. The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh anticipates making three full-time tenure-track faculty appointments in any area of molecular, cell or developmental biology. The positions would begin with the Fall term 2000-2001, subject to budgetary approval. Applicants with interests in signal transduction, regulation of transcription, or the cell cycle are especially encouraged to apply. These appointments are expected to be made at the starting Assistant Professor level, but experienced candidates with outstanding records may be considered at higher rank. The successful candidates must have a Ph.D. and substantial postdoctoral experience and will be expected to establish an extramurally funded research program, train graduate students, and participate in undergraduate education. We seek excellence in teaching and research. In order to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by December 7, 1999. Faculty Position - Outreach Coordinator (26 Feb 1999) The Department of Biological Sciences has hired Dr. Alison Slinksey Legg to fill this position; Dr. Slinskey Legg joined our Department in Summer 1999. The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh is currently seeking qualified applicants for an Outreach Coordinator. This is a faculty position outside of the tenure stream, and the successful applicant would hold the title of Lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences. The appointment is subject to administrative approval. Duties include implementing and overseeing programs for Middle and High School science students and teachers as funded by an award from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Undergraduate Biological Sciences Education Program and teaching a Pre-Biology Course for undergraduates. A Ph.D. and a strong commitment to science education are required. This position is a full-time 12 month non-tenure stream faculty appointment which is subject to annual review. Faculty Position - Microbiology (14 Dec 1998) The Department of Biological Sciences has hired Dr. Valerie Oke to fill this position; Dr. Oke is investigating the mechanisms by which Rhizobium invades and persists in root nodules and joined the Department in January 2000. The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh anticipates making a full-time tenure-track faculty appointment in the area of microbiology beginning September 1999 subject to budgetary approval. Applicants with interests in microbial genetics, physiology, pathogenesis and ecology are especially encouraged to apply. This appointment is expected to be made at the starting Assistant Professor level, but experienced candidates with outstanding records may be considered at higher rank. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. and substantial postdoctoral experience and will be expected to establish an extramurally funded research program, train graduate students, and participate in undergraduate education. In order to ensure full consideration, applications must be received by December 14, 1998. Faculty Position - Ecology and Evolution (14 Dec 1998) The Department of Biological Sciences has hired Dr. Rick Relyea to fill this position; Dr. Relyea is examining the ecology and evolution of phenotypic plasticity in amphibians and joined our Department September 1999. The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh seeks an outstanding, full time, tenure track faculty colleague in Ecology or Ecology-related fields to join our interactive, expanding Ecology and Evolution group (6 new hires in the past 5 years). The position is to begin September 1999, subject to budgetary approval, and will be offered at the Assistant Professor level. Experienced candidates with outstanding records may be considered at higher rank. Information about our program, our department and our field station, The Pymatuning Laboratory of Ecology, can be found at our website [http://www.pitt.edu/~biohome/]. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. and postdoctoral experience. He or she will be expected to establish an extramurally funded research program, to train graduate students, and to participate in undergraduate education. Applications must be received by December 14, 1998 to ensure full consideration. |
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