Assistant Professor: Evolutionary Biology & Mechanisms

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for two Assistant Professor positions in Evolutionary Biology and Mechanistic Processes within the Department of Integrative Biology. We seek candidates advancing evolutionary biology or the mechanistic understanding of organismal processes, with a strong potential for external funding and commitment to teaching and mentorship.

Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent at the time of appointment and should have postdoctoral experience.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent required at the time of appointment.
• Postdoctoral research experience strongly recommended.
• Strong record of high-quality research and publications; potential for extramural funding.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentorship.
• Develop a vigorous, externally funded research program in evolutionary biology or mechanistic organismal processes.
• Collaborate within the Department of Integrative Biology and across UT Austin in instructional and interdisciplinary initiatives.

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for two Assistant Professor positions in Evolutionary Biology and Mechanistic Processes within the Department of Integrative Biology. We seek candidates advancing evolutionary biology or the mechanistic understanding of organismal processes, with a strong potential for external funding and commitment to teaching and mentorship.

Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent at the time of appointment and should have postdoctoral experience.