Assistant Professor: Genotypes to Phenotypes

Colorado State University; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Biology at Colorado State University invites applications for at least one tenure-track Assistant Professor position. We seek creative, collaborative biologists whose research investigates how genetic variation gives rise to phenotypes in areas such as functional genomics, evolutionary genomics, quantitative genetics, and computational biology.

Work includes genotype-environment interactions and their effects on organismal function and fitness. Applicants must have a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biology or a related field.
• At least one year of postdoctoral experience by start date.
• Record of publications in genotype-to-phenotype research.

Responsibilities

• Disseminate research findings through publications and conferences.
• Establish and sustain an independent, externally funded research program.
• Teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Mentor and advise trainees.
• Provide service to the department and university.

Education

Ph.D. in biology or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Department of Biology at Colorado State University invites applications for at least one tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. We seek creative, collaborative biologists working in any multicellular eukaryotic system (model species and/or natural populations) whose research investigates how genetic variation gives rise to phenotypes in areas such as functional genomics, evolutionary genomics, quantitative and statistical genetics, and computational and systems biology. We welcome experimental, computational, and statistical genetic approaches, from genome-wide association tests, genome editing, functional screens, and single-cell and multi-omic profiling to machine learning and sequence-based language models. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research elucidates the effects of complex genotype-environment interactions on phenotypic variation that affects organismal function, fitness, and interactions with the environment. Work authorization visa sponsorship may be available based on the specific situation, including cost, for the selected final candidate. Applications completed by November 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. MST, will receive full consideration, but applications may be accepted after this date until the position is filled.

Department Information

The Department of Biology at Colorado State University is a collaborative community dedicated to research, teaching, mentoring, and outreach across the full breadth of biology, from molecular and cellular biology to ecology and evolution. As a hub for the life sciences at CSU, the department connects faculty and students with interdisciplinary programs in cell and molecular biology, neuroscience, ecology, sustainability, and biomedical engineering. Further information about the department is available on our webpage: https://www.biology.colostate.edu/

Essential Job Duties

• Disseminate research findings through publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national and international conferences.
• Establish and sustain an independent, externally funded research program.
• Teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Mentor and advise trainees.
• Service to the department and university, such as serving on committees and overseeing curriculum development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biology or a related field, such as genetics, biochemistry, organismal biology, evolutionary biology, or biomedical sciences.
• At least one year of postdoctoral experience by the start of the position.
• Record of publications in genotype-to-phenotype research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of writing successful grants or fellowships.
• Experience teaching and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.

Conditions of Employment

• Pre-employment Background Check (required for new hires).

Salary Range

Salary Range $83,000-$97,000

Employee Benefits

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Background Check Policy Statement

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EEO

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