Tenure Track Position in Marine Science

The University of Texas at Austin, Department of Marine Science and Marine Science Institute invite applications for a faculty position emphasizing the use of physics and physical processes to address research questions in biogeochemistry, ecosystem dynamics, and/or organismal biology in the marine environment. The position is a joint appointment as a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department and as a Research Assistant Professor at the Institute. A higher rank may be considered under special circumstances. A Ph.D. degree is required. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong research and publication record and relevant postdoctoral experience. The successful candidate will be based at the Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas, TX, and will be expected to teach graduate and undergraduate courses, supervise graduate students, and develop an externally-funded research program. The ideal candidate will embrace the Department’s interdisciplinary approach to marine science education, and the candidate’s research will take advantage of the coastal location of the Institute.

The position receives nine months of annual salary support from the State. For more information, please see our web site (www.utmsi.utexas.edu). Applicants should send a statement of research and teaching interests (3 pages maximum), a curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to:

Search Committee Chair
The University of Texas Marine Science Institute
750 Channel View Dr.
Port Aransas, Texas 78373-5015

The statement of research interests should discuss how the research program would integrate with current research at the Institute and benefit from being based on the Gulf coast. Review of applications will start 1 February 2004 and will continue until the position is filled.

The University of Texas at Austin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Created: Friday, February 03, 2006