Tenure-Track Behavioral Ecology Professor

Louisiana State University; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition exemption

Retirement options

Paid holidays

Wellness benefits

Training and development opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Louisiana State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Behavioral Ecology within the Department of Biological Sciences. The candidate will build an independent, externally funded program, teach graduate courses and an undergraduate biology course, and engage in service to the department and field.

Responsibilities are split 50% research and 50% teaching, including mentoring students and contributing to scholarly service activities.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biological sciences, ecology or related field.
• Strong independent research record.
• Background in behavioral ecology or animal behavior.
• Evidence of potential for extramural funding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an independent, extramurally funded research program.
• Teach graduate courses and an introductory biology course; mentor students; contribute to service activities.

Skills

Behavioral ecology

Animal behavior

Independent research

Mentoring students

Education

Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Ecology or related field

Job description

Louisiana State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Behavioral Ecology within the Department of Biological Sciences. The candidate will build an independent, externally funded program, teach graduate courses and an undergraduate biology course, and engage in service to the department and field.

Responsibilities are split 50% research and 50% teaching, including mentoring students and contributing to scholarly service activities.