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Assistant Professor/Assistant Entomologist in Molecular Biology of Social Insects

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Position description

The Department of Entomology invites applications for an Assistant Professor /Assistant Entomologist in the area of Molecular Biology of Social Insects at the University of California, Riverside. Position available July 1, 2015, tenure-track position, 9-month appointment, 25% Instructional Research/75% Organized Research. Appointment level and salary are commensurate with experience. Ph.D. in Entomology, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline is required; post-doctoral experience is preferred. The successful candidate will develop an internationally recognized and extramurally supported research program investigating the basic molecular principles in areas such as, but not limited to, pheromone perception, responses to semiochemicals, regulation of social interactions, genetic and epigenetic mechanisms underlying caste determination, and evolution of sociality. The availability of numerous insect genomes and advances in physiological and behavioral techniques offers unprecedented opportunities to understand the functional connection between social behaviors and genetic, epigenetic, neurophysiological and chemical pathways. Basic and applied research consistent with mission of the Agricultural Experiment Station (http://cnas.ucr.edu/about/anr/) is expected. Teaching responsibilities include supervision of graduate students, participation in undergraduate biological science instruction in introductory biology, entomology, behavior, genetics, evolution, neurophysiology and molecular biology. Participation in the Entomology graduate core curriculum is likely. The development of new undergraduate courses in behavioral genetics would be encouraged as well as a graduate level course within the candidates’ field of interest. Participation in graduate training within Genetics, Genomics and Bioinformatics; Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology; and Cellular, Molecular and Developmental Biology interdepartmental programs would be encouraged. Applications should include a curriculum vitae (6 pages maximum), statements of research interests (3 pages maximum), teaching interests and philosophy (2 pages maximum), pdf files for up to three papers, and four letters of references. All application materials should be sent to: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF00266. Questions regarding this position should be directed to Dr. Timothy Paine, Chair of the Molecular Biology of Social Insects Search Committee at timothy.paine@ucr.edu. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2014, but the position will remain open until filled. Information about the Entomology Department and an expanded position description can be found at: http://www.entomology.ucr.edu.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Cover Letter (Optional)

  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. 6 pages maximum.

  • Statement of Research Interests - 3 pages maximum

  • Statement of Teaching Interests and Philosophy - 2 pages maximum

  • Up to 3 papers

Reference requirements
  • 4-5 letters of reference required