Marine Microbiology Assistant Professor (Online Teaching)

University of Guam; Guam; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Guam invites applications for a faculty/research position in marine microbiology at the Marine Laboratory in Guam. The successful candidate will design and conduct research on marine microbiomes and/or eDNA, collaborate across ecology and genomics, and develop funding-supported programs while teaching graduate courses in marine microbiology.

Applicants must be based in Guam and hold a Ph.D. in a related field.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in marine biology, ecology, microbiology, or another appropriate discipline from a U.S. regionally accredited institution.
• Must be based in Guam and have a strong publication record in marine microbiology and/or eDNA.
• Willing to teach online.
• Two years of postdoctoral experience preferred.
• Experience garnering external research funding and teaching in online programs.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and conduct research on marine microbiomes and/or eDNA.
• Collaborate with ongoing ecological, biodiversity, and physiological studies at the Marine Laboratory.
• Develop a viable and energetic research program and seek extramural funding.
• Teach at least one graduate-level marine microbiology course every two years.
• Develop a seminar course and participate in local/regional projects as needed.

Skills

Marine microbiology

eDNA analysis

Education

Ph.D. in marine biology/ecology/microbiology or related field

Job description

University of Guam invites applications for a faculty/research position in marine microbiology at the Marine Laboratory in Guam. The successful candidate will design and conduct research on marine microbiomes and/or eDNA, collaborate across ecology and genomics, and develop funding-supported programs while teaching graduate courses in marine microbiology.

Applicants must be based in Guam and hold a Ph.D. in a related field.