Assistant Professor - Integrative Computational Biology of Arthropods

University of Maryland • College Park, MD

6d • $90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Department of Entomology at the University of Maryland, College Park invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Integrative Computational Biology, broadly defined, with a focus on arthropods. The successful candidate will use artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and/or related approaches to address basic or applied biological questions involving arthropods. Research may focus on areas such as aquatic ecosystems, arthropod vectors of disease, behavior, biodiversity, chemical ecology, climate change, ecological forecasting, genetics and genomics, neurobiology, or systematics. Candidates whose work is primarily computational, as well as those combining computational approaches with field, experimental, or other methods, are welcome.

The appointee will build a nationally and internationally recognized research program, contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring, and participate in departmental, college, university, and professional service. They will join a department with strengths in basic and applied ecology, genetics, genomics, evolutionary biology, biodiversity and systematics, pollinator science, arthropod vectors of disease, and integrated pest management. The department is jointly affiliated with the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, with opportunities for interdisciplinary work across the university. The candidate is expected to interact with the Artificial Intelligence Institute of Maryland and/or other computational units on campus. The university's location in the greater Washington, D.C. region also offers opportunities to interact with institutions including the NIH, USDA, Smithsonian Institution, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and regional research institutions.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in biological sciences, (bio)informatics, or a related field by the time of appointment, and should demonstrate evidence of research excellence and promise for effective teaching and mentoring. Application materials include a cover letter describing qualifications and fit, curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching and mentoring statement, and contact information for references. The position is open until filled, with best consideration given to applications received by November 30, 2026. Salary range is $90,000 to $100,000. Offers are contingent on completion of a background check and employment eligibility verification.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in biological sciences, (bio)informatics, or a related field by the time of appointment.
• Evidence of research excellence.
• Promise for effective teaching and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Build a nationally and internationally recognized research program in integrative computational biology focused on arthropods.
• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
• Participate in departmental, college, university, and professional service.
• Interact with the Artificial Intelligence Institute of Maryland and/or other computational units on campus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree