FISH BIOLOGIST POSITION

[Suzanne Fredericq]

The Department of Biology, University of Southwestern Louisiana invites
applications for a tenure-track position in FISH BIOLOGY in support of the
doctoral program in Environmental and Evolutionary Biology. This position
is for a research faculty member with postdoctoral experience, and offers a
competitive salary.  Faculty members are expected to develop active
research programs, seek extramural funding and participate in undergraduate
and graduate education.  The Department of Biology consists of 30
professorial faculty, with research interests ranging from molecular to
ecosystem studies, and more than 65 graduate students.  USL has an
exceptionally well-equipped Microscopy Center and Center for Advanced
Computer Studies.
Other resources include the Primate Research Center, Laboratory for
Crustacean Research, Center for Molecular Evolution, Louisiana Universities
Marine Consortium (LUMCON) Marine Laboratory and research vessels, the
National Wetlands Research Center (USGS) and the National Marine Fisheries
Service's Estuarine Habitats and Coastal Fisheries
Research Center.

Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, selected reprints, a concise
statement of research goals, and names, addresses and telephone numbers of
three referees. Review of applications will begin 15 January 1997 and
continue until the position is filled. Directapplication to: Faculty
Development Search Coordinator, Department of Biology, University of
Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette LA 70504-2451. AA/EOE.