Research Professor

Type of job: full-time

Physiological plant ecology or related areas, *emphasizing plant water
relations, vegetation interactions with hydrology and soils, diversity
of adaptations and their roles in ecosystem functions and services, and
scenarios with changes in climate and land use. The candidate should
have demonstrated ability with a variety of field methods as well as
modeling; experience with remote sensing and soil biology is desirable.

The occupant must develop externally funded projects in the arid and
semi-arid regions of northwestern Mexico, and must participate in
cooperative and interdisciplinary research with other faculty,
government agencies, or the private sector, addressing environmental
problems, sustainable development and the advancement of science.
Graduate teaching in the Life Sciences program is required, including
both introductory and advanced courses, as well as advising of graduate
theses. Frequent publication in prestigious journals is expected.
Fluency in spoken and written Spanish and English is expected within a
short term.

The level of appointment is open, and will be determined by
institutional statutes; incentive systems also apply. The position is
tenure-track, initially with 12-month contracts. Continuation and tenure
depend on performance reviews.

Applicants should send statements of teaching and research proposals,
CV, publications and contact information for three references, to Dr.
Stephen Bullock, Chair, Departamento de Biología de la Conservación,
CICESE, email: sbullock@cicese.mx. Review of applications will begin on
17 June 2013.

CICESE is a federal, locally-administered institution with c.180
scientists and several graduate programs, located in Ensenada (Baja
California, México), a medium-size coastal city with a diversified
economy. For information on the position, institution and surroundings,
write to the chairperson.

Contact:
Dr. Stephen Bullock

E-mail:
sbullock@cicese.mx

Updated: 29.7.2013