Tenured Faculty Position in Plant Biology

School: Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department/Area: Organismic and Evolutionary Biology

Position Description:

The Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University and the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University invite applications for a tenured faculty position in plant biology. We seek to appoint an individual whose research on plants integrates well with the outstanding living and herbarium collections of the Arnold Arboretum and whose scholarship will complement the research and teaching missions of the Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology. The area of scholarship is open, and we especially encourage applications from those studying genomics, molecular genetics, developmental biology, physiology, organismic biology, phylogenetics, evolution, ecology, and community biology, whose research addresses fundamental questions regarding the origin and maintenance of plant biodiversity. Applicants will be expected to develop an innovative research program and contribute to teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels in the Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology. The research laboratory will be situated in the newly opened 43,000 square foot state-of-the-art research facility in the Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University. Applications from or information about female and minority candidates are encouraged.

Applicants are required to hold a Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field.

International reputation as scholars with well demonstrated excellence in research, advising, and teaching.

Tenured faculty should submit to academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/3793 the following, as electronic pdf files: a curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, representative publications, and the names of three references. Letters of nomination from third parties are also welcome. Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2011.