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Faculty Positions in Marine Science and Conservation

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Faculty Positions in Marine Science and Conservation

Cluster Hire of (3) Faculty Positions in Marine Science and ConservationThe Dauphin Island Sea Lab (DISL) invites applications for up to 3 faculty positions in marine science and conservation. DISL faculty receive the title of Senior Marine Scientist and a joint faculty appointment at an Alabama University with rank commensurate with experience. Although we expect to hire at the level of Senior Marine Scientist I (equivalent to Assistant Professor), established candidates seeking higher ranks will be considered.We seek candidates conducting novel, cutting-edge research in the benthos, water column, or aspects of organismal biology and ecology to enhance the broad field of marine conservation. It is desirable for the candidate to develop at least part of their research program in the Northern Gulf of Mexico and to interact with stakeholders in this region. Areas of focus may include but are not limited to community ecology, microbial ecology, microplastics or ecotoxicology, wetland ecology, pathology, nutrient and food web modeling, landscape and movement ecology, organismal biology, biomechanics, or social aspects of human-environment interactions. Interdisciplinary research with approaches applying innovative field, laboratory, or numerical model-based methods (or a combination of approaches) is encouraged.The successful candidate will be expected to:develop and maintain an extramurally funded research programadvise students (primarily at the graduate level)participate in Dauphin Island Sea Lab outreach activitiesQualifications:

Ph.D. (or similar terminal degree) in some aspect of the marine sciences, environmental science, biology, ecology, or a related discipline at the time of appointment.Proven research background productivity as evidenced by a peer-reviewed publication record and recognition in the field commensurate with experience.Candidates should send an application letter, curriculum vitae, research and teaching philosophy statements (maximum three pages for each), and the names and contact information of three references to Dr. Ron Baker, Faculty Search Committee, Dauphin Island Sea Lab, 101 Bienville Blvd., Dauphin Island, AL, 36528. Electronic applications are preferred and should be emailed to facultysearch@disl.edu. Questions about the search should also be addressed to facultysearch@disl.edu. Review of applications will begin October 7, 2024, and the position will remain open until filled.

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