CORNELL UNIVERSITY

Geomicrobiology/Molecular Biogeochemistry

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, TENURE-TRACK

The Department of Microbiology in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University invites candidates with outstanding records of achievement to apply for this 9-month position. Development of a leading research program (60% effort) supported by external funding is expected. We are interested particularly in candidates conducting cross-disciplinary research that spans frontiers in both the biogeosciences and molecular microbiology. Research skills may include fundamentals in microbial physiology or molecular biology, biogeochemistry, metagenomics and/or nanoscience. The appointee will participate (40% effort) in both graduate- and undergraduate-level teaching of courses related to environmental biogeochemistry and microbiology. Cross-disciplinary and interdepartmental research and teaching will be encouraged.

In addition to close associations with colleagues in the Microbiology Department (see http://www.micro.cornell.edu/cals/micro/faculty/index.cfm) and the broader graduate field of Microbiology, Cornell offers an innovative array of collaborative research opportunities – especially with scientists in biogeochemistry, ecology, evolutionary biology, and earth sciences. Established interdisciplinary Cornell programs include: the New Life Sciences Initiative, the Nanobiotechnology Center, the Cornell Center for Materials Research, and the Biogeochemistry and Biocomplexity Initiative.

A competitive salary and fringe benefits are offered, commensurate with background and experience.

Applicants should submit (i) a letter of application, (ii) a curriculum vitae, (iii) a statement of current and future research interests, (iv) a statement of teaching goals, and (v) names plus contact information for three referees willing to send letters upon request to Chair, Geomicrobiology Search Committee, Department of Microbiology, Wing Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca NY 14853-8101. For electronic submissions, place “Geomicrobiology Application” in the subject heading and send via e-mail to PLL2@cornell.edu.

Applications will be reviewed starting on February 1, 2008, and continue until a successful candidate is found. The appointment should begin September 1, 2008 or as negotiated.

We encourage women and minorities to apply.

Cornell University is an Affirmative Action-Equal Opportunity Employer