Tenure-Track Evolutionary & Quantitative Biologist

University of North Carolina Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Biology and Marine Biology at UNCW invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in population/conservation genetics, evolutionary genomics, bioinformatics, biostatistics, data science, and ecological/spatial modeling, starting in 2027–2028.

We seek candidates who study biodiversity, adaptation, and responses to environmental change using quantitative genomics, phylogenetics, or statistical modeling.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology or a closely related field; ABD candidates considered, PhD conferred by Aug 1, 2027
• Post-doctoral research experience; strong potential for excellence in research and teaching

Responsibilities

• Teach at graduate and undergraduate levels in core Biology/Marine Biology areas
• Teach biostatistics and computational methods at graduate and undergraduate levels
• Foster inclusiveness and contribute to department diversity and excellence

Skills

Population genetics

Conservation genetics

Evolutionary genomics

Bioinformatics

Biostatistics

Data science

Ecological modeling

Spatial modeling

Phylogenetics

Mathematical modeling

Education

PhD in Biology

Tools

R

Python

Genomics tools

Job description

The Department of Biology and Marine Biology at UNCW invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in population/conservation genetics, evolutionary genomics, bioinformatics, biostatistics, data science, and ecological/spatial modeling, starting in 2027–2028.

We seek candidates who study biodiversity, adaptation, and responses to environmental change using quantitative genomics, phylogenetics, or statistical modeling.