Associate Director, Tyson Research Center
Washington University in St. Louis

Washington University in St. Louis invites applications for an Associate Director of its Tyson Research Center http://biology4.wustl.edu/tyson, a 2000 acre field station located ~20 miles west of campus. This is a new fulltime academic position, and the successful candidate will participate in all aspects of the field station's mission, including: (1) day-to-day oversight of the operations of the facility and supervision of a small staff (20%), (2) developing a collaborative research program with students and faculty within the context of the broader research mission of the site (30%), (3) teaching field courses and coordinating the undergraduate research program (30%), (4) working with the Director to facilitate the research, teaching, and outreach activities at Tyson, including grant writing and fund raising (20%).

The minimum qualification for this position is a PhD in Ecology, Environmental Science, or related field, but postdoctoral experience, experience with field stations and their operation, experience in a supervisory role, and a proven ability to publish and receive grants are favored. Preference will be given to candidates with research interests at the interface between populations, communities, and ecosystems, that have relevance to applied conservation and/or restoration ecology, and that can be readily addressed using local aquatic (ponds, streams) and/or terrestrial ecosystems (Oak-Hickory forest, prairie, glades). In addition to our facility, research opportunities are available at a bnumber of nearby natural areas with diverse ecosystem types, including the Missouri Botanical Garden's Shaw Nature Reserve http://www.shawnature.org.

Although not tenure-track, this is intended to be a career position, and it is envisioned that the successful candidate will play a role in the continued growth of Washington University's ecology and environmental science teaching and research initiatives. Adjunct faculty status in the Dept. of Biology (http://www.biology.wustl.edu") and participation in graduate education are possible. This is a 12-month position with benefits, and the starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications. Start date is flexible, but preferably by January 1, 2008.

To apply, send a single .pdf file to TysonAD@biology2.wustl.edu, including: (1) a detailed cover letter stating your interest in the position as well as any relevant information on your research, teaching, mentoring, and/or field station experience that would help in evaluating your candidacy for this position, (2) a Curriculum Vitae, (3) the names and contact information of three individuals qualified to evaluate your potential candidacy for this position. Application review will begin on September 30, 2007, and the position will remain open until filled.

For more details and/or questions regarding this position, contact Dr. Jon Chase, Director, Tyson Research Center (jchase@wustl.edu).

Washington University is committed to excellence through diversity, and we particularly encourage applications from persons from underrepresented groups. Washington University is an Affirmative Action Employer.