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University of California, Santa Cruz

CONSERVATION BIOLOGY

The Department of Environmental Studies at the University of California,
Santa Cruz seeks a Conservation Biologist for a tenure-track faculty
appointment at the Assistant Professor level.  We seek applicants who use
ecological techniques (experimental and observational), theories and
quantitative methods and who are applying them to further the conservation
of biological diversity; an emphasis on animal taxa is preferred.
Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in a relevant natural science and must
demonstrate a clear record of past excellence and future directions in both
fundamental research and the application of such research to real-world
conservation problem-solving.

The Department of Environmental Studies at UCSC includes both social and
natural scientists and emphasizes communication and collaboration across
disciplinary boundaries.  The successful applicant will be expected to
interact strongly with students and faculty whose interests include
conservation, agroecology, environmental policy and political economy.  The
Department recently initiated a rapidly growing Ph.D. program in
Environmental Studies, the only such program in the UC system.  Thus, in
addition to the maintenance of an active research program, applicants for
this position should have an enthusiastic and creative interest in teaching
and mentorship at both graduate and undergraduate levels. The Department
and campus feature a range of important facilities for conservation
research, in particular a fully-equipped GIS laboratory and easy access to
many UC Natural Reserve sites.

Rank:  Assistant Professor

Salary:  $41,200 - $45,900, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Minimum Qualifications:  Prefer Ph.D. by July 1998; must be in hand no
later than June 30, 1999.  Ph.D. should be in Biology, Zoology, Wildlife
Management or other relevant natural science.  Candidates are expected to
show evidence of teaching ability and an established research program.

Position Available:  July 1, 1998 (Appointment contingent upon final
administrative and budgetary approval)

Application:  Interested applicants should submit a letter of application
discussing their research agendas and teaching interests, three letters of
recommendation (all letters will be treated as confidential documents) and
a curriculum vitae to:

Chair, Search Committee
Environmental Studies Department                Please refer to position #262
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA   95064

Closing Date:  Applications must be postmarked by January 31, 1998.  All
application materials should be received by deadline because review of
files will begin immediately after deadline.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply

UCSC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer




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Bernadette Kerrigan
Environmental Studies Department
Room 349, Natural Sciences 2
University of California
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA  95064
(408) 459-3718
Fax (408) 450-4015
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