Plant Evolutionary Biology Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)

Botanical Society of America; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The College of Biological Sciences at UC Davis invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Evolution and Ecology focusing on plant evolutionary biology. We welcome candidates working on any plant group and using empirical, computational, experimental, or theoretical approaches.

The successful candidate will establish an extramurally funded research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses (e.g., BIO 1–3, EVE 100, BIS 101), and mentor a

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (or equivalent) at the time of appointment.
• Demonstrated outstanding potential in plant evolutionary biology.
• Excellence in teaching and mentoring future scientists.
• Potential to develop an extramurally funded research program.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent, extramurally funded research program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses and seminars.
• Mentor a diverse community of students and postdocs.
• Contribute to BIO 1/2/3, EVE 100, BIS 101 or related courses.

Skills

Plant evolutionary biology

Research excellence

Teaching commitment

Mentoring

Education

Ph.D. in biological sciences

Job description

The College of Biological Sciences at UC Davis invites applications for a 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Evolution and Ecology focusing on plant evolutionary biology. We welcome candidates working on any plant group and using empirical, computational, experimental, or theoretical approaches.

The successful candidate will establish an extramurally funded research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses (e.g., BIO 1–3, EVE 100, BIS 101), and mentor a