Dear MARMAM, LSU Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences is hiring a tenure-track assistant professor with a marine ecology focus. It is defined broadly and as such we are encouraging applicants from a variety of research backgrounds to apply. Applicants with expertise in tagging and spatial movement ecology, trophic dynamics, population and community ecology, and resource conservation biology are of interest but we are open to a broad range of focuses including marine mammal ecology and conservation. Please feel free to contact myself or the hiring committee co-chair Dr. Steve Midway (smidway@lsu.edu<mailto:smidway@lsu.edu>) if you have specific questions. Our first review of applicants will begin on January 1st, and after this time we will be reviewing new applicants on a rolling basis. If you chose to submit an application after January 1st I would recommend contacting Dr. Midway to let him know when your application will be available for review. In addition, please share the job ad with interested individuals in your networks and let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for helping to spread the word. Thank you! Mike Michael J. Polito, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences Louisiana State University 1239 Energy, Coast & Environment Building, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 Office: 225-578-9403 mpolito@lsu.edu<mailto:mpolito@lsu.edu> | lsu.edu | www.oceanography.lsu.edu/politolab/<http://www.oceanography.lsu.edu/politolab/> ------------------------------------------ Ecologist (Assistant Professor) Louisiana State University, Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences Description: Candidates for this position must be from an academic background in ecology, including, but not limited to fisheries ecologist, feeding relationships, environmental drivers, resource supply and demand and population, community and ecosystem level processes. Candidates who conduct empirical research related to spatial management, coastal, estuarine, or marine trophic dynamics at spatial scales ranging from estuaries to the deep ocean are encouraged to apply. Duties include: Develop and maintain a rigorous, externally funded research program that emphasizes trophic ecology in the marine environment, including coastal systems, using contemporary empirical (field and/or lab) methods, statistical tools, and other relevant approaches. Collaboration in multidisciplinary research projects with marine, coastal, and wetland scientists is expected. Teach courses that emphasizes the quantitative assessment of fishery resources and other related focus areas. Mentor graduate students. Provide service and advice to state and federal agencies and the University as necessary. The Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences includes faculty with expertise in wetland ecology, coastal fisheries, biophysical modeling, as well as biological, physical, chemical and geological oceanography. Located in Baton Rouge, LSU is only an hour from the Lake Pontchartrain estuary and a few hours from extensive saltmarsh and mangrove wetlands and the Gulf of Mexico. Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in science field. Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in ecology, marine science, or related field. Postdoctoral experience is encouraged. Review of applications: Will begin on January 1, 2018. Attach a cover letter, CV, a Statement of Research, and a Statement of Teaching with your application. Also, provide a list of three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address. Applications are not considered complete unless they include all requested documents. LSU is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity / equal access employer. For the complete and official position announcement and to apply: External applicant link: https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU/job/2179-Energy-Coast-and-Environment-... Internal applicant link: https://www.myworkday.com/lsu/d/inst/9925$5110/rel-task/2998$16774.htmld Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or emailed HR@lsu.edu<mailto:HR@lsu.edu>. Questions specific to the position can be directed to the search committee co-chair, Dr. Steve Midway, smidway@lsu.edu<mailto:smidway@lsu.edu>.