POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: The University of Oklahoma, Department of Botany
and Microbiology invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant
Professor position in Plant Molecular Biology, beginning in Fall 2011.
The candidate must be actively engaged in research addressing
fundamental aspects of modern plant biology, preferably issues of
cellular and/or developmental biology. The ideal candidate will have an
emphasis in one or more of the following areas: cell signaling,
functional genomics, proteomics/metabolomics, cell biology, molecular
evolution, or plant-microbial interactions. The successful candidate
will be expected to establish a vigorous, independent, and externally-
funded research program, participate in graduate instruction and
training, teach modern courses in plant biology, and integrate into
University and Departmental instructional and research programs.
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Botany or closely related discipline,
strong record of research publication, and postdoctoral experience.

Applicants should indicate Search #1 (Plant Molecular Biology), and send
hard copies of curriculum vitae, representative reprints, statements of
research plans and teaching interests and philosophy, as well as full
contact information for four references to:

Dr. Gordon Uno, Chair
(Search #1) Plant Molecular Biology
Department of Botany and Microbiology
770 Van Vleet Oval
The University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK 73019

Inquiries by mail or email should be directed to Dr. Gordon Uno
). Review of applications begins November 15, 2010, and will
continue until positions are filled. More information about the faculty,
Department, and searches may be obtained at:
http://www.ou.edu/cas/botany-micro/. Women and members of under-
represented groups are encouraged to apply. The University of Oklahoma
is an Equal Opportunity Employer.