The University of California, BerkeleyDepartment of Integrative BiologyFaculty Position in Plant Paleobiology and EvolutionPosition ID #714.The Department of Integrative Biology at the University of California, Berkeley, is soliciting applications for a tenure-track position (Assistant Professor) in Plant Paleobiology and Evolution. We seek a colleague to join a department with a strong interdisciplinary emphasis who will develop a vigorous, independent research and teaching program in the area of plant paleobiology. Applicants should have a Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree and an exceptional research record in: the evolution and ecology of past plant communities or ecosystems, the evolution of vascular plant lineages in deep time, and/or long-term plant response to environmental change using paleontological and neontological data. The position entails teaching both lower and upper level courses in plant evolution/paleobotany, with an emphasis on structure and function, phylogeny, paleoecology, and/or historical biogeography. An academic curatorship in the UC Museum of Paleontology is associated with this appointment; the successful candidate will be encouraged to promote the use of the museums' extensive holdings, supervise student research, work with museum staff to pursue opportunities for collection improvement and growth, and participate in UCMP and the Berkeley Natural History Museums activities and events. For more information, see: http://ib.berkeley.edu. Application packages should include a CV with a bibliography of published work, a description of research accomplishments and objectives, a statement of teaching interests, and selected reprints. Three letters of reference should be sent separately by the recommender. Both applications and letters of reference should be submitted electronically via: http://ib.berkeley.edu/admin/jobs/paleobiojob.php or via email to: PlantPaleobiology@gmail.com. If electronic submission is not possible, materials may be sent by regular mail to: Plant-Paleobiology Search Committee Applications and supporting letters must be received electronically or postmarked by February 29, 2008. Review of application will begin March 10, 2008. Applicants should refer their reviewers to the UC Berkeley Statement of Confidentiality at http://apo.chance.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html.
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