Assistant Professor in Biology AGF
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The University of Virginias Mountain Lake Biological Station (MLBS) invites applications for an Associate Director. MLBS (MLBS) is a residential field station located on 600 acres in the Appalachian Mountains of southwestern Virginia approximately 3 hours from the University grounds in Charlottesville. The Station hosts a wide variety of research teaching and educational programs. The Associate Director will hold a General Faculty position in the Department of Biology.
The Associate Director provides executive administrative support for the teaching and research missions of MLBS including directing our long running NSFREU program supervising staff and daytoday station operations technical support of equipment and facilities coordinating visiting workshops and groups and liaising with local stakeholders and university compliance offices. The Associate Director takes a lead role in identifying funding opportunities and preparing grant applications to support station infrastructure and programs. The successful candidate will maintain an active independent research program that involves undergraduates in any area of field biology. The position will be in residence at MLBS throughout the summer high season and during occasional events in the spring and autumn. The position will begin January 25 2025.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in biology or a relevant field. A successful applicant will also have demonstrable experience with field station operation and research as well as excellence in student mentoring. A successful field station administrator will enthusiastically participate in a collegial and immersive intellectual community with a commitment to developing a great field station environment.
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Full Time
