Assistant Professor - Evolutionary Biology
About The Position
The Department of Biology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a full-time, academic year, tenure-track position in the area of Evolutionary Biology. We are seeking talented applicants qualified for an assistant professor position. Under exceptional circumstances, highly qualified candidates at other ranks may receive consideration. The successful candidate will be expected to establish a vibrant, externally funded research program, effectively teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, and contribute to service in support of the department and college. The successful candidate will also have a demonstrated understanding of the strength that is brought to science through diversity, equity, inclusivity, and accessibility. The Department of Biology is committed to building a vibrant and inclusive academic community that reflects and advances the university’s strategic priorities.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or equivalent in Biology or a related field with relevant post-doctoral experience.
- Qualified for an assistant professor position.
Nice To Haves
- Candidates who employ quantitative techniques such as genomics, phylogenetics, advanced imaging, modeling, and/or machine learning.
- Individuals who will complement existing departmental strengths in organismic evolutionary biology.
Responsibilities
- Establish a vibrant, externally funded research program.
- Effectively teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
- Contribute to service in support of the department and college.
- Study the mechanisms, patterns, and/or processes that underlie the origins and maintenance of biological diversity.
- Employ quantitative techniques such as genomics, phylogenetics, advanced imaging, modeling, and/or machine learning to answer fundamental questions related to the mechanisms that drive adaptation at any taxonomic scale, from deep time to how species respond to rapid/extreme environmental change.
- Complement existing departmental strengths in organismic evolutionary biology.
Benefits
- Tenure-track position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
