Assistant Professor, Vertebrate Genomics & Evolution

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

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.