University of Alabama - Assistant Professor -Tenure Track Appointment

The Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Alabama has an opening for a faculty member in the area of molecular geochemistry. We are seeking an outstanding scientist whose research will explore and elucidate the complex interactions among physical, chemical, and biological processes at the molecular scale. Specific areas of research may include, but are not limited to, geomicrobial processes, interfacial chemistry, bioremediation, and biomarker applications to paleoenvironments/paleo-climatology or petroleum maturation/genesis. This is a tenure-track appointment and will be filled at the assistant professor level in August 2010. The successful candidate will be expected to (i) establish a vigorous, externally-funded, research program; (ii) teach geology courses at the introductory level, as well as develop and teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels in their field of expertise, and (iii) supervise student research projects at the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels. The Department has an excellent analytical infrastructure which includes electron beam, wet and dry chemistry, and stable isotope mass spectrometry instrumentation.

Applications for this position must be submitted electronically. A list of required documents and application instructions can be found at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu; other Document to include contact information for 3 references.
For additional information, contact the search committee chair, Dr. Rona J. Donahoe, at rdonahoe@geo.ua.edu or 205-348-1879, or visit www.geo.ua.edu Applications will be reviewed beginning January 15, 2010, but will be accepted until the position is filled.

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) may be required to successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation.  

The University of Alabama is an equal-opportunity/affirmative-action employer and particularly encourages applications from women and minorities.