Three Fisheries Scientists

The Department of Coastal Sciences, College of Science and Technology, The University of Southern Mississippi (USM), Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (GCRL) invites FISHERIES SCIENTISTS to apply for one (or more) of three open tenure-track positions (9-month appointment) at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level. A Ph.D. and proven record of publishing, teaching, obtaining grant funds, and conducting intra- and extramural service in fisheries science or related field is required. Post-doctoral or academic experience preferred. Anticipated start date is August 2012. Scientists with appropriate education, training and skills in one or more Fisheries Science subdisciplines are encouraged to apply. Specifically, the three positions to be filled could represent, but are not limited to, quantitative, pelagic/offshore, and invertebrate Fisheries Science. Selection of complementary candidates will be a priority. We welcome scientists who will develop, direct and lead a newly emerging Fisheries Science academic emphasis within the USM Department of Coastal Sciences. We envision a larger Fisheries Science program incorporating the emerging academic emphasis into an ongoing Fisheries Management research program comprising an established group of Fisheries scientists. Successful candidates will be expected to develop and maintain nationally/internationally recognized and externally funded research programs, to direct M.S. and Ph.D. students, and to participate in graduate instruction. Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary marine laboratory setting desired. All applicants must apply online at jobs.usm.edu. Review of applications begins November 15, 2011 and will continue until the positions are filled. The Department of Coastal Sciences (HYPERLINK "http://www.usm.edu/gcrl/"http://www.usm.edu/gcrl/) is located at the USM GCRL campus in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Coastal Sciences is a research-oriented department with academic emphasis on graduate studies leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The department supports and administers the GCRL Summer Field Program, which offers courses in marine and coastal sciences to students from across the country. The University of Southern Mississippi offers equal educational and employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, physical  and/or mental disability, and/or political affiliation. These provisions also apply to handicapped individuals pursuant to current federal and state regulations subject to reasonable standards of admission and employment. Founded in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi is a comprehensive doctoral and research-extensive university fulfilling its mission of being a leading university in engaging and empowering individuals to transform lives and communities. The University of Southern Mississippi, which enrolls nearly 16,000 students each year, is the only dual-campus university in Mississippi with campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach. Six additional research sites are located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and in Meridian. Learn more at www.usm.edu