Assistant Professor, Evolutionary Biology

1000scholars; Kansas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nevada, Reno invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Evolutionary Biology starting July 1, 2027. We seek candidates addressing fundamental questions in evolutionary processes in non-model organisms using integrative approaches.

Responsibilities include building an externally funded research program, contributing to graduate training, and teaching across undergraduate and graduate courses; collaboration with the EECB program and other departments

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in biology or evolution-related field.
• Postdoctoral experience preferred for research independence.
• Record of publications in relevant fields is expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop an externally funded, internationally recognized research program.
• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate education and training.
• Collaborate across departments and programs to advance evolutionary biology.

Skills

Publication record

Teaching ability

Collaboration

Research independence

Education

Ph.D. in Biology/Evolutionary Biology

Job description

The Department of Biology at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Evolutionary Biology to join us starting July1,2027. We seek an evolutionary biologist whose research addresses fundamental questions about evolutionary processes in non-model organisms, and welcome applicants working across a broad range of questions, approaches, and organismal systems. Candidates conducting research that connects genomic, ecological, and/or organismal approaches to evolutionary questions are of particular interest. Research involving vertebrate systems is also of particular interest, although outstanding applicants working in any area of evolutionary biology who apply integrative approaches to non-model organisms are encouraged to apply.

We are particularly interested in candidates whose research will complement and expand existing strengths in evolutionary biology within the Department of Biology and across the university, while bringing new questions, approaches, or areas of expertise to our research community. Successful candidates will be expected to develop an externally funded, internationally recognized research program and to contribute to collaborative research and graduate training within the department.

Biology faculty at UNR conduct research spanning evolution, ecology, behavior, genetics and genomics, cell and molecular biology, neuroscience, and organismal biology. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate education and join a broad community of faculty and students working in evolutionary biology and related fields. Opportunities for interdisciplinary graduate training and collaboration are available through the Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology (EECB) graduate program, with additional opportunities for research, teaching, and collaboration through the UNR Museum of Natural History.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biology, Evolutionary Biology, or a related field and relevant postdoctoral experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• A strong publication record
• Research experience that complements and expands the research capacity of the department
• Potential to develop a nationally competitive research program
• Potential to develop strong teaching skills

Department Information

The Department of Biology has around 800 biology majors, 350 neuroscience majors, 80 graduate students, 24 tenure ladder faculty, and 11 teaching professors. Extramural awards average ~ $7 million per year. The department has access to state-of-the-art facilities, including a Cell and Molecular Imaging Core, Animal research facilities, and access to university cores such as Genomics, Proteomics, and Bioinformatics. Reno is located in Northern Nevada at the intersection of the Sierra Nevada and Great Basin, providing unparalleled access to diverse mountain, desert, and aquatic ecosystems, extensive public lands and natural areas, and field sites including nearby Lake Tahoe.

Applications must be received by October30,2026. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

EEO/AA. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.