Taxacom: Plant Biologist & Herbarium Director position, Miami University

[Cannizzaro, Andrew]

Biology: Assistant Professor (tenure-track) to teach courses in plant
biology, evolutionary biology, or plant diversity, and an advanced course
in evolutionary and molecular systematics; develop an active research
program leading to publications and external funding; advise undergraduate
and graduate students; provide service to the department and university
including serving as Director of the W.S. Turrell Herbarium. Appointment
begins August 2024.



Required: Ph.D. in Biology, Botany, Evolutionary Biology, or closely
related field by date of appointment.



Consideration may be given to a plant biologist who uses phylogenetic and
phylogenomic approaches to answer questions about evolutionary patterns and
processes, such as systematics, speciation mechanisms, biogeography,
evolutionary transitions, or the evolution of key morphological and/or
developmental innovations. In addition to having expertise in current
phylogenomic approaches, candidates should have familiarity with classic
taxonomy systems.



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teaching philosophy, and evidence of effective teaching to
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Screening of applications will begin October 16, 2023 and will continue
until the position is filled.



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