The Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology of Ministry of Education, China University of Geosciences-Wuhan, invites applications for tenure track/tenured assistant/associate/full professor position in the fields of Geobiology/Geomicrobiology. Preference will be given to candidates with interests in biogeochemistry, mineral/microbe interactions, microbial life in extreme environments, and environmental remediation of contaminated water resources. The successful candidate will have broad interests in natural surfaces and microbially mediated processes on or near earth surfaces. The position will be available beginning in September 2010 and comes with a competitive salary and startup package. Opportunities exist for collaboration with faculty in Earth Sciences, Paleobiology, Environmental Studies, and other related fields. Responsibilities will include the development of a rigorous research program and teaching and advising at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The candidate will teach the undergraduate Geology/Biology curriculum, as well as upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in his or her field of specialty.

Candidates should electronically submit a letter of application describing their research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references to Dr. Ping Li at plicug@gmail.com or mail a hard copy to Dr. Ping Li, Key Laboratory of Biogeology and Environmental Geology of Ministry of Education, China University of Geosciences, 388 Lumo Road, Wuhan, 430074, China.