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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The University of Oklahoma, Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences seeks an Organismal Biologist to serve as the Director of the Oklahoma Biological Survey (<a href="https://www.ou.edu/biosurvey">https://www.ou.edu/biosurvey</a>)
at the level of Associate or Full Professor (Tenured). The successful candidate will run an active research lab, train graduate students, and teach one course per year that pertains to their area of expertise. In addition, they will lead our research unit
toward fulfillment of our mission by forging partnerships, raising funds, and coordinating research efforts within the Biological Survey. Due to recent and imminent retirements, the new OBS director will have an exciting opportunity to hire new personnel and
thus guide the trajectory of our organization.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Excellent candidates will have a compelling vision for the future of the Oklahoma Biological Survey and biodiversity research in the state. Candidates will be expected to articulate clear goals
for the OBS that will fulfill our mandate as a provider of fundamental biodiversity information and advance our standing as a state office and research unit.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Preferred qualifications:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Experience with biodiversity programs (e.g. Natural Heritage programs, other Biological Surveys, NatureServe, conservation organizations, natural history museums,
natural-resource management agencies at the state or federal level)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Experience with natural systems in the South Central United States<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">A record of partnerships with state agencies, citizen groups, and/or NGOs that pertains to conservation and biodiversity research<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://apply.interfolio.com/155536?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1lcqMW9fHfifedr5324ZEUMRBwMMVzRrBZEUUxcaQWlEFq4GX_-COoICs_aem_Cx5lqJT8K6qI3-brOKKnDA" target="_blank"><b>https://apply.interfolio.com/155536</b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">_________________________________________<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Jessa L. Watters, M.S. (she/her)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Oklahoma Department of Transportation<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Natural Resources Program<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">University of Oklahoma<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:blue"><a href="mailto:jwatters@ou.edu"><span style="color:blue">jwatters@ou.edu</span></a></span></u><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:blue"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">405-593-7866<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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