NOTE: The application deadline has passed. Applications are no longer being accepted.

The University of Washington is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position to serve as academic curator of genetic resources at the Burke Museum and as a faculty member in the Biology Department. Appointment is anticipated at the Assistant Professor rank. In exceptional circumstances, appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level may be considered for candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to mentoring under-represented students in the sciences. Ph.D. required by date of appointment. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service.

The successful candidate should conduct externally-funded research in such areas as molecular systematics, evolution, or ecology at the population or phylogenetic level. He/she should exhibit expertise in collection and use of tissue samples, including, but not limited to DNA, in their research, contribute to the continued development of the genetic resource collections, as well as the growth of organismal collections in the taxon of the candidate's specialty, guide student research based on those collections, and promote general scholarly and community access to collections. The Burke Museum has one of the best bird and mammal tissue collections in the country with an active loan program to researchers around the world. In addition, significant tissue and DNA collections of other groups (e.g., plants) await integration into the collection. This position is open to anyone working on any group of organisms; we seek someone with experience in collection and preservation of tissue and DNA and who will work to further develop the collections and seek funding to update and expand the facilities at the museum. A Collections Manager position is in place to assist with the operations of the collection.

Applicants should submit CV, descriptions of research/teaching interests, and reprints (.pdf) of three recent publications. Applicants should direct referees to submit three letters of reference. Priority will be given to applications received before November 15, 2007.

The University of Washington is building a culturally diverse faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates. The University of Washington is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

For more information contact Richard Olmstead (olmstead@u.washington.edu)