"TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT The Department of Biology of the College of Natural Sciences, R�o Piedras Campus, University of Puerto, is inviting highly qualified candidates to apply for a tenure-track faculty position in Phylogenetics, effective August 1, 2024. The position is open to candidates with research programs focused on Animal Phylogenetics, Animal Systematics, Biological Collections, and related areas. Requirements: - Ph.D. or an equivalent degree in Phylogenetics, Systematics, or related field from an accredited university. - Post-doctoral research experience. - Strong publication record, in area of specialty. - Demonstrated ability to seek and obtain extramural funds. - Teaching experience using diverse technologies. - Availability to direct research projects, theses and dissertations. Plus: - Bilingual (Spanish and English) skills are desirable. - Women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities: The new faculty member is expected to develop a strong research program supported with external funds; strengthen the course offering of the Department at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including teaching at all available teaching hours and using diverse technologies; provide mentorship for undergraduate and graduate (M.Sc. and Ph.D.) students; supervise theses and dissertations; and participate in service activities at the level of the Department, University and beyond. Moreover. The faculty will be in charge of the maintenance and development of the Biology Department Zoological Collection. We seek a colleague who has demonstrated a commitment to enhancing and promoting inclusion, equity, and diversity in research, mentoring, teaching, and outreach. The University of Puerto Rico is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to achieving diversity in faculty, staff, and students. Documents required: - Intent letter briefly explaining the candidate�s strengths - Updated Curriculum Vitae - Research statement (maximum 3 pages) describing research accomplishments, and short- and long-term research plans - Teaching statement (maximum 3 pages) describing overall teaching philosophy and approaches to teaching under diverse scenarios, prior teaching experience, and approaches to mentoring minority undergraduate and graduate students from groups that have been historically underrepresented in science - Official academic credentials and evidence of all degrees earned - Names and contact information of at least three reference writers Deadline for applications: May 3, 2024 Applicants must submit documentation to: idelisa.rodriguez@upr.edu Dr. Jose L. Agosto Rivera, Chair Department of Biology Univ of Puerto Rico PO Box 23360, San Juan, PR 00931 " Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S23 5G, an AT&T 5G smartphone tgiray2 (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca) ---- Since evolutionary, basic, comparative neuroscience is relevant to Evolutionary biologists, again the announcement would be of interest to EvolDir clients. The announcement specify basic and also environmental neuroscience as desired research areas. Thanks. "TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT The Department of Biology of the College of Natural Sciences, R\355o Piedras Campus, University of Puerto, is inviting highly qualified candidates to apply for a tenure-track faculty position in Neuroscience, effective August 1, 2024. The position is open, to candidates with research programs focused on basic fundamental neuroscience, brain-related diseases such as neurodegenerative and mental disorders, and environmental neurosciences. Requirements: - Ph.D. or an equivalent degree in Neuroscience or related field from an accredited university. - Post-doctoral research experience. - Strong publication record, in area of specialty. - Demonstrated ability to seek and obtain extramural funds. - Teaching experience using diverse technologies. - Availability to direct research projects, theses and dissertations. Plus: - Bilingual (Spanish and English) skills are desirable. - Women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities: The new faculty member is expected to develop a strong research program supported with external funds; strengthen the course offering of the Department at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including teaching at all available teaching hours and using diverse technologies; provide mentorship for undergraduate and graduate (M.Sc. and Ph.D.) students; and participate in service activities at the level of the Department, University and beyond. We seek a colleague who has demonstrated a commitment to enhancing and promoting inclusion, equity, and diversity in research, mentoring, teaching, and outreach. The University of Puerto Rico is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to achieving diversity in faculty, staff, and students. Documents required: - Intent letter briefly explaining the candidate's strengths - Updated Curriculum Vitae - Research statement (maximum 3 pages) describing research accomplishments, and short- and long-term research plans - Teaching statement (maximum 3 pages) describing overall teaching philosophy and approaches to teaching under diverse scenarios, prior teaching experience, and approaches to mentoring minority undergraduate and graduate students from groups that have been historically underrepresented in science - Official academic credentials and evidence of all degrees earned - Names and contact information of at least three reference writers Deadline for applications: May 3, 2024 Applicants must submit documentation to: idelisa.rodriguez@upr.edu Dr. Jose L. Agosto Rivera, Chair Department of Biology University of Puerto Rico PO Box 23360 San Juan, PR 00931" tgiray2 (to subscribe/unsubscribe the EvolDir send mail to golding@mcmaster.ca)