Evolution of Marine Organisms – Assistant Professor

The Department of Biological Sciences, University of Rhode Island invites applications for a tenure-track position at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level to start in Fall 2017 as part of an ongoing hiring initiative in Marine Biology in the College of the Environment and Life Sciences. The successful candidate will develop a high quality, nationally recognized, and externally-funded research program in evolution of marine organisms (­­­­­­­­­e.g., functional morphology, integrative biology, evolutionary developmental biology). Ph.D. in a relevant field, and at least one year of postdoctoral experience at the time of application are required. Teaching will include courses in area of specialty that will enhance both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Advising and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate (MS, PhD) students, and professional service are expected. See the full job ad posted at sciencecareers.org and on the URI HR site. The deadline for applications is September 19, 2016.  Feel free to direct any questions to the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Jacqueline Webb.

Coral Reef Ecologist – Assistant Professor

The College of the Environment & Life Sciences (CELS) seeks applicants for the position of ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, with research interests in coral reef ecology.  The successful candidate will develop a high quality, nationally recognized, and externally-funded research program in the ecology of benthic communities on coral reefs.  Candidates developing a program that incorporates the effects of anthropogenic stressors, and the collaborative study of social-ecological systems are especially encouraged to apply. Ph.D. in a relevant field, and at least one year of postdoctoral experience at the time of application are required. Teaching that will enhance both undergraduate and graduate degree programs in CELS, plus advising and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate (MS, PhD) students is expected.  The search will remain open until the position is filled.  First consideration will be given to applications received by August 31, 2016. Second consideration may be given to applications received by September 15, 2016. Applications received subsequent to the second consideration date (September 15, 2016) may not be given full consideration. The full job ad is posted on sciencecareers.org and on the URI HR site.

Recent faculty hires in the College of the Environment and Life Sciences include: Marine Animal Physiology (BioSci), Human/Animal Microbiome, Epigenetics, and Big Data. The Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO) at URI has hired faculty members in: 1) Coastal and Deep Sea Biogeochemistry, and 2) Phytoplankton Ecology, Ecosystem Functioning and Carbon Cycling.

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Here is some information about the Department of Biological Sciences, the College of the Environment and Life Sciences and URI that job candidates will find useful.

College of the Environment and Life Sciences – CELS upholds its Land Grant and Sea Grant heritage while growing and innovating for the 21st century. With a community of >100 full-time faculty in 8 departments and 2,200 students, CELS fosters cross-disciplinary relationships that enrich educational experiences and create impactful solutions for today’s global challenges. 

Department of Biological Sciences – Our Department includes 13 faculty members with a wide range of research interests and it offers three undergraduate majors: BS Marine Biology, BS Biological Sciences, and BA Biology. Faculty with research interests in biology are also in the Departments of Cell and Molecular Biology (CMB), Natural Resources Sciences (NRS), Fisheries, Animal and Veterinary Sciences (FAVS), and the Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO). Please see the Marine Biology faculty link to the left.

Biological and Environmental Sciences Graduate Program – The MS and PhD in Biological and Environmental Sciences (BES) are interdepartmental graduate degrees that involve faculty mentors from multiple departments in the College of the Environment and Life Sciences (CELS) as well as faculty from the Graduate School of Oceanography. Students in the BES program pursue their degree through one of several specializations based on their interests and those of their major professor (Integrative and Evolutionary Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Ecological and Ecosystem Sciences, Environmental and Earth Sciences, and Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems).

Marine Science Research Facility – The Seawater Facilities at the University of Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay Campus accommodate an ever-widening scope of research topics — from molecular ecology of zooplankton to physiology and behavior of fish, and the effects of ocean acidification on organisms and on food-webs. The indoor research and aquarium facilities are housed in four buildings. With 8,000 square feet of indoor wet lab space and nearly unlimited exterior space, a variety of environmental conditions can be replicated.

URI Diving Program – Diving is an important part of  teaching and research at the University of Rhode Island. The Diving Safety Program offers courses in diving and URI is an organizational member of the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS).  The National AAUS Conference will be held at URI in September. 2016.

Rhode Island NSF EPSCoR – Rhode Island NSF Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) supports research seeking to better understand and anticipate the impact of climate variability on marine life and ecosystems.

Rhode Island Genomics and Sequencing Center – The Rhode Island Genomics and Sequencing Center (RIGSC) was established to provide technical and analytical support for molecular biology and genomics research at the University of Rhode Island and all RI EPSCoR institutions. The mission of the RIGSC is to facilitate interdisciplinary genomics research and undergraduate and graduate student training opportunities by providing researchers access to cutting-edge technologies in the field of genomics.

Maps and Directions to University of Rhode Island – The main campus of the University of Rhode Island is located in Kingston, just 6 miles from Narragansett Bay and from Rhode Island’s beaches, 30 miles south of Providence, 75 miles from Boston, and 160 miles from New York City. R.I. Route 138, which connects with Interstate Route 95 ten miles to the west, passes through Kingston. The Kingston Amtrak station is just a few miles from campus and provides quick access along the Northeast Corridor (1 hour to Boston, 3 hours to NYC). Commuter rail to Boston is available in Wickford, RI, just 10 minutes north of campus.

The University of Rhode Island is an AA/EEOD employer. Women, persons of color, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other protected groups are encouraged to apply.