Assistant Professor in Integrative Environmental and Organismal Health
About The Position
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: The Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology (EEOB) in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University (ISU) seeks an integrative biologist working on the effects of environmental change on ecological or organismal health. The ideal candidate will have an integrative research program at any biological scale, from molecules to ecosystems, using any mixture of advanced experimental, computational, and/or analytical approaches and technological tools (e.g., artificial intelligence, remote sensing, environmental informatics, predictive modeling, and/or environmental genomics). Research should address pressing societal questions about organism responses to environmental change, disease risk, environmental resilience, adaptability, evolutionary medicine, ecological health and well-being, epigenetics, or other related topics. The successful candidate is expected to establish an externally funded research program and contribute to undergraduate and graduate education, including an introductory course in environmental health and an advanced course in an area of expertise. This is a tenure-track 9-month position at the rank of assistant professor, with a tenure-home appointment in EEOB (100%).
Requirements
- Ph.D. or equivalent in ecology, evolutionary biology, or closely related field by the time of hire.
- Publications in nationally or internationally recognized journals.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to conduct impactful research
- Research experience and interests in the effects of environmental change on ecological or organismal health
- Ability to provide effective teaching and student learning
- Ability and commitment to contribute to the Department and University’s Principles of Community
Responsibilities
- Establish an externally funded research program
- Contribute to undergraduate and graduate education, including an introductory course in environmental health and an advanced course in an area of expertise
Benefits
- comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental
- Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
- Generous leave plans
- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
