Two Tenure Track Faculty Positions

Position #: 934010 – Cell Biologist
Position #: 934006 – Physiologist

The Department of Biology at East Carolina University, the third largest campus in the University of North Carolina system, invites applications for two tenure-track positions in Cell Biology and Physiology at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to begin August 13, 2012. We are seeking applicants for the Cell Biology position with research interests in membrane signaling, cell cycle, stem cell or chromosome biology. Physiology position applicants with research interests in neurobiology, reproduction or systems physiology are preferred. Applicants who employ organisms currently in use in our department and whose research emphasizes an integrative systems approach will be given preference. Qualified applicants will have a Ph.D. and postdoctoral research experience. The successful candidate will establish a vigorous, well-funded research program, contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, and mentor students in the M.S. and Interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. Appropriate service to the university, community and profession is expected. Please visit our website at http://www.ecu.edu/biology for more information on the department.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research interests and teaching experience/philosophy, and contact information for three current references online at www.jobs.ecu.edu using the position number 934010 – Cell Biologist or 934006 – Physiologist. Candidates should also arrange for three current letters of reference to be e-mailed (in PDF form only from recommender) to Jone Letsinger at letsingerj@ecu.edu. Official transcript & original hardcopy reference letters are required upon employment.

For inquiries regarding the Physiologist position, contact Dr. Anthony Capehart at capehartt@ecu.edu. For inquiries regarding the Cell Biologist position, contact Dr. Ed Stellwag at stellwage@ecu.edu. Review of applications will begin November 3, 2011 and continue until the position is filled.

East Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action University that accommodates individuals with disabilities. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should contact the Department for Disability Support Services at 252 737-1016 (Voice/TTY). Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.