I would like to announce a job opening for the University of New Orleans in Tropical Biodiversity for the evoldir. Review of applications begins March 1st. Details can be found below: The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of New Orleans announces an opening for the Doris Zemurray Stone Endowed Chair in Biodiversity. This Endowed Chair, along with three other Endowed Chairs at UNO, will collaborate with the Audubon Nature Institute as part of a multi-disciplinary program of research and outreach to develop the next generation of conservation professionals. The endowments provide support for graduate students and undergraduate interns to work with the Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium, Audubon Insectarium or Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center on projects of local or regional conservation importance (including Central or South America). Duties include, but are not limited to, developing a robust research program, securing extramural funds, directing graduate students, and teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Endowed Chair should have a dynamic and innovative research program centered on tropical animal biodiversity, with preference given to those working in Central or South America. The areas of research and taxa of interest are open, but may include invertebrate or vertebrate animal ecology, evolutionary biology, behavior, or conservation genetics/genomics. Candidates should have at least three or more years of experience at the rank of Assistant professor or have credentials appropriate for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. Required Qualifications · A Ph.D. degree in Biology or relevant field. · Relevant postdoctoral experience. · Teaching experience. · Three or more years of experience at the rank of Assistant Professor. Desired Qualifications · Experience obtaining independent funded research. · Experience mentoring graduate students in research projects. The University of New Orleans is an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected Veteran status, age if 40 or older, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The University of New Orleans participates in Louisiana's State As a Model Employer plan and invites qualified individuals with disabilities to apply. WorkNOLA The right job in the best place. worknola.com T. Erin Cox (she/her/hers) Assistant Professor of Biology University of New Orleans 2000 Lakeshore Drive New Orleans, LA 70148 +01 (504) 280-6642 Traci Erin Cox (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)