Assistant Professor: Marine Microbial Ecology

Tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Marine Microbial Ecology available at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Texas, USA

The Department of Life Sciences of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Marine Microbial Ecology. Possible research areas include but are not limited to the role of microbes in aquatic food webs and biogeochemical cycling, microbial pathogens, microbial diversity or microbial physiological ecology. This position will further expand and complement our M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Marine Biology (http://www.marinebiology.tamucc.edu), and also contribute to our Coastal and Marine System Science Ph.D. program (http://cmss.tamucc.edu/). The preferred start date is September 1, 2021. A competitive startup package and research lab space will accompany this position.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a rapidly growing R2 Doctoral University with high research activity located on the Gulf of Mexico overlooking Corpus Christi Bay. With approximately 11,500 students, it offers a wide array of graduate and undergraduate academic programs. Ample opportunities exist for collaboration with researchers from the Department of Life Sciences and the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences as well as from the University’s strong portfolio of marine-oriented research institutions such as the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies (http://harteresearchinstitute.org), Center for Coastal Studies (http://ccs.tamucc.edu) and Conrad Blucher Institute (http://www.cbi.tamucc.edu/). Our unique location provides many opportunities for marine-related research including proximity to extensive bays and estuaries along the Gulf of Mexico.

Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree in microbial ecology, microbiology, marine science, oceanography, biology or closely related discipline. Postdoctoral experience is preferred, but not required. Applications are particularly encouraged from individuals with a strong publication record in high-impact journals and active federally funded research. We encourage applications from candidates who can develop research that makes the most of our modern research laboratories and equipment, including those associated with our newly constructed 108,000 ft2 Tidal Hall Life Sciences Research Facility, Genomics Core Laboratory, Flow Cytometry Core Laboratory, Isotope Core Laboratory, and High-Performance Computing Cluster. We also encourage applications from candidates who can develop research that takes advantage of our new UNOLS vessel, which is a partnership with the University of Southern Mississippi. Field operations on the new UNOLS regional class ship with be available for research to our college in 2023. This vessel is 155 ft with a 38 ft beam and supports 16 scientists for up to 21 days of operations. Porting will be in Corpus Christi and Louisiana harbors. 

 Job Duties: The successful candidate will be expected to develop a vigorous, externally funded research program, supervise graduate students, and teach undergraduate and graduate courses including Microbial Ecology, Geomicrobiology, and/or Oceanography, but may also design his/her own specialty courses. The typical teaching load for the Marine Biology program Ph.D. faculty is 3 courses per academic year.  

Apply online at https://hr.tamucc.edu/careers/index.html. The application must include a cover letter describing 1) qualifications, 2) a research statement, 3) a teaching statement, 4) a statement of diversity, inclusion, and equity, 5) curriculum vitae, and 6) the names and contact information of four references. The position will remain open until filled with preference given to applicants applying prior to January 31th, 2021. For questions, please contact Dr. Jeffrey Turner, Search Chair, Department of Life Sciences, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, jeffrey.turner@tamucc.edu.

 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to diversity.

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Location: Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, USA