Position announcement

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                       Assistant Professor of Biology

The Department of Biology at the University of New Mexico is seeking applicants
for a full-time, tenure-track position as assistant professor, to begin August
15, 1994, in one of the two following areas:

* PLANT MORPHOLOGY/DEVELOPMENT. We seek candidates who are asking questions in
  plant evolution or ecology using techniques from structural botany and/or
  plant development.

* PHYLOGENETIC RECONSTRUCTION. We seek candidates who are studying the
  theoretical basis of phylogenetic reconstruction using molecular and/or
  other kinds of data, and the application of phylogenetic reconstructions to
  basic questions in systematics, evolution, biogeography, or adaptation. We
  welcome applicants working on any kind of organism.


Minimum requirement: Ph.D. in related field. Preferred characteristics:
Postdoctoral experience; potential for developing a vigorous, independent
research program as reflected in publications and other scholarly activities;
and commitment to excellent teaching at the beginning undergraduate through
graduate levels.

Send a letter of application, CV, at least three letters of reference,
representative reprints, and statements of current and future research and
teaching interests to:

                CHAIR, ECOLOGY/EVOLUTION SEARCH COMMITTEE
           DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY, THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
                   ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO 87131-1091
                Telephone: 505/277-3411; Fax: 505/277-0304


            Applications must be received by DECEMBER 15, 1993


UNM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator.


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           For more information on these positions, contact
            Tim Lowrey:    TLOWREY at BOOTES.UNM.EDU (Internet)

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