Assistant Professor Faculty Position in the Department of Biology, with a focus on Livable and Resilient Cities
About The Position
The Department of Biology at Boston University’s College of Arts and Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in urban ecology, behavior, and evolution. The position focuses on Livable and Resilient Cities and seeks candidates whose research addresses important biological challenges at the intersection of ecology, evolution, and society. Areas of particular interest include nature-based solutions to climate change and biodiversity loss; AI- and machine learning-integrated biological research; environmental genomics and multi-omics; conservation biology in human-modified landscapes; bioinspired design; and green infrastructure science. Creative approaches that push the boundaries of traditional biology research are welcome. The position is part of Boston University’s investment in convergent research and a university-wide cluster hire in Livable and Resilient Cities. The cluster brings together expertise from anthropology, biology, civic data science, environmental health, journalism, learning sciences, political science, sociology, and urban affairs to develop approaches for creating healthier, more equitable, and adaptable cities. Boston University’s Department of Biology is a collaborative, interdisciplinary research community with strengths in ecology, evolution, environmental biology, quantitative biology, and the life sciences. The department offers an environment for research on the biological dimensions of urban development and resilience, including how urbanization shapes ecosystem function, biodiversity, environmental health, and interactions between people and nature. Faculty research addresses fundamental and applied questions concerning urban biodiversity, urban nature, climate mitigation and adaptation, biogeochemistry, and the sustainability of human-dominated landscapes. The successful scholar will contribute through innovative scholarship, engaged teaching, and participation in the intellectual life of the University. Boston University emphasizes collaboration across disciplines, perspectives, and experiences to advance knowledge and address societal challenges.
Nice To Haves
- Research addressing nature-based solutions to climate change and biodiversity loss.
- Research integrating AI and machine learning into biological research.
- Expertise in environmental genomics and multi-omics.
- Research in conservation biology in human-modified landscapes.
- Research in bioinspired design.
- Research in green infrastructure science.
- Creative research that pushes the boundaries of traditional biology.
Responsibilities
- Conduct innovative scholarship in urban ecology, behavior, and evolution, addressing biological challenges at the intersection of ecology, evolution, and society.
- Contribute to engaged teaching.
- Participate in the intellectual life of the University and contribute to its community of teachers and researchers.
- Work across disciplines, perspectives, and experiences to advance knowledge and address societal challenges.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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