Faculty Position in
Biological Oceanography
at the Marine Laboratory, Beaufort NC
The Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences at Duke University invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Biological Oceanography at the Marine Laboratory in Beaufort, North Carolina, preferably beginning in August 2008. A Ph.D. degree in oceanography, ocean or marine sciences, or related discipline is required.
We seek an emerging leader in a research field such as the effects of climate variability on ocean ecosystems, marine food webs, population connectivity in ocean ecosystems, or other areas of marine ecosystem dynamics. This individual would add to our strengths in marine science and conservation, including invertebrate and vertebrate biology, deep-sea biology, conservation genetics, ecology and management of protected species, marine policy and management, marine geospatial analysis, and natural resource economics. The successful candidate is expected to develop an extramurally funded research program as well as excellence in the teaching and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students.
The mission of the Division of Marine Science and Conservation in which this appointment is to be made is “education, research, and service to understand marine systems, including the human component, and to develop approaches for marine conservation and restoration.”
Interested individuals should send curriculum vitae, summary of research and teaching interests and accomplishments, reprints of recent papers, and the names of three references to:
Prof. Joseph S. Ramus
Chair, Search Committee, Biological Oceanography
Duke University Marine Laboratory
Nicholas School of the Environment
and Earth Sciences
135 Duke Marine Lab Road
Beaufort, NC 28516-9721
e-mail: jramus@duke.edu
The search committee will begin reviewing applications on
January 15, 2008.
The search will remain open until the position is filled.
Duke University is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity
Employer.