Space Life Sciences Professor: Teaching & Research Leader

Jackson County Florida 4-H; Brevard (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida invites applications for a 9-month tenure-accruing Ast/Aso Professor in Space Life Sciences within the Microbiology and Cell Science Department at Merritt Island, Florida. The position involves 30% teaching and 70% research, including teaching a space life sciences course to undergraduate and graduate students and aiding curriculum development.

The successful candidate will build a funded program in space biology or astrobiology, mentor PhD students, publish

Qualifications

• Doctorate in life sciences required.
• Strong background in space biology and/or astrobiology.
• Experience in securing extramural funding and grant writing.

Responsibilities

• Teach space life sciences course to undergrad and graduate students (3-credit).
• Train PhD students and contribute to graduate curricula.
• Develop new BS/MS/PhD programs in space sciences.

Skills

Verbal/written communication

Grantsmanship

Space biology

Education

PhD in life sciences

Job description

The University of Florida invites applications for a 9-month tenure-accruing Ast/Aso Professor in Space Life Sciences within the Microbiology and Cell Science Department at Merritt Island, Florida. The position involves 30% teaching and 70% research, including teaching a space life sciences course to undergraduate and graduate students and aiding curriculum development.

The successful candidate will build a funded program in space biology or astrobiology, mentor PhD students, publish