The UNC Chapel Hill Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS) seeks an individual with interest in coastal marine fisheries ecology/oceanography to fill a tenure track, assistant professor position. Individuals using cutting-edge tools to investigate drivers of population variability, including connectivity of populations and ecosystems, complex food-web interactions relevant for ecosystem-based management approaches, and habitat quality/utilization are urged to apply. Expectations include establishing a vigorous externally funded research program, publishing in peer reviewed journals, contributing to teaching of resident undergraduates in the Institute for the Environment Program, directing graduate students and serving to advise resource managers.

Expected qualifications include: an earned PhD in a relevant scientific discipline with post-doctoral experience and evidence of scientific accomplishment in the form of peer reviewed publications. For more information about IMS, please see http://marine.unc.edu/IMS/.

Applicants are to apply online and attach a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, names and contact information (including email addresses) of three references at http://jobs.unc.edu/1002219. Review of applications will begin February 1, 2010, and continue until the position is filled. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department, please contact Niels Lindquist, Professor, 252-726-6841, nlindquist@unc.edu.