Faculty Position - Open Rank, Tenure -Track Ecology position

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

Emory University's Department of Biology is seeking candidates for a tenure-track position at any rank in the area of ecology. The successful candidate will use empirical approaches to test fundamental ecological theory. Research interests in population, community, evolutionary, or behavioral ecology are particularly desired. The role involves teaching both lecture- and field-based ecology courses, training and mentoring PhD students, and contributing to the department's undergraduate teaching and research missions. The position is based in Atlanta, GA, within a collaborative and well-resourced research environment that includes connections with other Emory schools and the broader Atlanta ecology community.

Requirements

• PhD
• Post-doctoral research experience
• A record of productivity
• Commitment to evidence-based undergraduate teaching and mentoring
• Ability to teach both lecture- and field-based ecology courses
• Ability to train and mentor PhD students
• Ability to contribute to undergraduate teaching and research missions

Nice To Haves

• Research focusing on population, community, evolutionary, or behavioral ecology
• Experience in mentorship, service, and/or community outreach

Responsibilities

• Use empirical approaches to test fundamental ecological theory.
• Conduct research focusing on population, community, evolutionary, or behavioral ecology.
• Teach both lecture- and field-based ecology courses.
• Train and mentor PhD students through the Population Biology, Ecology & Evolution program.
• Contribute to the department’s undergraduate teaching mission.
• Contribute to the undergraduate research mission of the college and department.
• Develop an independent, externally funded research program.

Benefits

• Competitive nine-month salary
• Access to a collaborative and well-resourced research environment
• Opportunities for research collaborations within Emory University and the greater Atlanta ecology community
• Opportunities for science outreach and education beyond the university

What This Job Offers

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