Assistant Professor School of Biological Sciences

IMDiversity; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State University’s School of Biological Sciences in Pullman invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor specializing in Vertebrate Evolutionary Genomics. The hire will use modern genome tools to study evolutionary processes in vertebrate systems and contribute to teaching and mentoring.

This full-time, 9-month position emphasizes collaboration, training in bioinformatics and genomics, and service aligned with the university’s land-grant mission.

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in biology or related discipline and at least 6 months of postdoctoral research experience prior to the anticipated start date.
• Record of research accomplishment in vertebrate evolutionary genomics, as demonstrated by publications and presentations at scientific meetings.
• Effective communication skills with both students and colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to engage in productive collaborations.
• Demonstrated record of supporting, or potential to support, access and opportunity in research, teaching, and service in alignment with WSU's land grant mission.
• Record indicating past teaching effectiveness or evidence of the potential for effective teaching of undergraduate and graduate courses in biology.
• Demonstrated record or potential to teach vertebrate anatomy or vertebrate taxon-focused courses, as well as courses like evolutionary biology or genome biology.
• Experience with mentoring undergraduate and graduate students undertaking independent research projects.
• Evidence of seeking or being awarded intramural or extramural funding, with levels of activity commensurate with career stage.
• Position Sponsorship Eligibility: May be eligible for work visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in vertebrate evolutionary genomics using modern genomic tools.
• Apply integrative analytical approaches linking genome organization to evolutionary outcomes.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in biology-related fields.
• Mentor and train students in bioinformatics and genomics.
• Collaborate with colleagues within WSU and with external partners.

Skills

Vertebrate genomics

Evolutionary genomics

Bioinformatics

Teaching

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Biology

Postdoctoral research experience

Job description

Assistant Professor School of Biological Sciences (Pullman, WA)
Washington State University
Pullman, WA

Type: Full-Time
Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 per year
Category: Biology

Available Title(s):
270-NN_FACULTY - Assistant Professor, 395-NN_FACULTY - New Tenure-Track - Pre-Academic Year

Business Title:
Assistant Professor | School of Biological Sciences (Pullman, WA)

Employee Type:
Faculty

Position Term:
9 Month

Position Details:

The School of Biological Sciences at Washington State University invites applications for a permanent, full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Pullman, WA, with a specialty in Vertebrate Evolutionary Genomics. We seek to hire a creative and engaging scholar whose research leverages modern genomic tools to gain fundamental or applied insights into evolutionary processes. We seek candidates working on functional and/or evolutionary genomics in vertebrate systems, broadly defined. We are especially interested in candidates who link variation in genome organization and function to evolutionary outcomes by studying themes that include but are not limited to mutation, recombination, gene duplication and loss, structural variation (e.g., inversions, translocations, copy number variation), transposable elements, gene expression and regulatory evolution, and epigenetic modification.

Ideal candidates will apply integrative and innovative analytical approaches to inform the relationship between genome and phenome, other aspects of genome architecture, or between genomic variation and evolutionary processes such as hybridization, adaptation, introgression, or speciation. The successful candidate will contribute to training the next generation of biology students in skills such as bioinformatics, genomics, and the analysis of large datasets.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent, 9-month, tenure-track faculty position.

This position is NOT eligible for overtime.

This position works on-site/in-person at the WSU campus in Pullman, WA.

9-Month Academic Salary: $80,000.00 to $95,000.00 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Faculty and Total Compensation.

Required Qualifications:
Earned Ph.D. in biology or related discipline and at least 6 months of postdoctoral research experience prior to the anticipated start date.
Record of research accomplishment in vertebrate evolutionary genomics, as demonstrated by publications and presentations at scientific meetings.
Effective communication skills with both students and colleagues.
Demonstrated record of or potential to engage in productive collaborations.
Demonstrated record of supporting, or potential to support, access and opportunity in research, teaching, and service in alignment with WSU's land grant mission.
Record indicating past teaching effectiveness or evidence of the potential for effective teaching of undergraduate and graduate courses in biology.
Demonstrated record or potential to teach comparative vertebrate anatomy or vertebrate taxon-focused courses, as well as one or more of the following courses: evolutionary biology, genome biology, contemporary genetics, or evolutionary medicine.
Experience with or potential for quality mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students undertaking independent research projects.
Evidence of seeking or being awarded intramural or extramural funding, with levels of activity commensurate with opportunities at the candidate's career stage
Position Sponsorship Eligibility: May be eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department - School of Biological Sciences https://sbs.wsu.edu/

About the College - College of Arts & Sciences https://cas.wsu.edu/

Location: Pullman, WA

About WSU, Pullman, CAS, and School of Biological Sciences: Washington State University is a land grant, multiple-campus Research 1 institution. This position will serve on the Pullman campus, which has an enrollment of around 20,000 students and is located in Southeastern Washington on the homelands of the Nimiipuu (Nez Perce) Tribe and Palus people. Located 80 miles south of metropolitan Spokane, Pullman is also a quick drive away from the scenic Idaho panhandle and Moscow Mountain. The rolling hills of the Palouse offer a wide range of activities and a true four-season climate. The area provides ample opportunity to enjoy the cultural and academic hub of both Washington State University and the University of Idaho, in the neighboring town of Moscow, Idaho. For more information about the region, please see https://pullmanchamber.com.

Encompassing more than 19 departments, schools, and programs, and 19 centers, institutes, museums, and research stations across five campuses statewide, the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) is the heart of WSU. Together over 700 CAS faculty and staff deliver more than 50% of WSU's total undergraduate and graduate instruction, including the vast majority of WSU's core curriculum. We drive disciplinary and transdisciplinary research, scholarship, and creative activities across the arts, humanities, social sciences, sciences and mathematics. The College of Arts & Sciences seeks to lead a reimagining of WSU's land-grant mission for the 21st century, expanding the boundaries of creativity and discovery while simultaneously recognizing more completely our obligations to the State and the communities we serve. For more about the College of Arts & Sciences at WSU, please see https://cas.wsu.edu.

At the School of Biological Sciences, we are shaping the future of biological discovery, from molecular biology to ecosystem dynamics. Through cutting-edge research, hands-on training, and interdisciplinary collaboration, our students and faculty are tackling today's most pressing scientific challenges. From unlocking the secrets of DNA to preserving biodiversity, our students and faculty are shaping the future of biological sciences. For more information about the School of Biological Sciences at WSU, please see https://sbs.wsu.edu.

WSU acknowledges that its locations statewide are on the homelands of Native American peoples, who have lived in this region and have been caretakers of the land from time immemorial. The Morrill Act of 1862 established our land-grant institution by providing public and federal lands that are traced back to the dispossession of Indigenous lands, often taken by coercive and violent acts, and the disregard of treaties. For that, we extend our deepest apologies. We owe our deepest gratitude to the Native peoples of this region and maintain our commitment towards reconciliation. And as a land-grant institution, WSU is deeply committed to the land-grant mission, its Memorandums of Understanding with Native tribes in the region, and a tradition of service to society.