Tenure-Track: Evolutionary & Quantitative Biology

University of North Carolina Wilmington; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Biology and Marine Biology at UNCW invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in population/conservation genetics, evolutionary genomics, bioinformatics, biostatistics, data science, and ecological/spatial modeling, starting 2027–2028. We seek candidates who study biodiversity patterns and responses to environmental change using quantitative techniques.

The successful candidate will teach at graduate and undergraduate levels and contribute to a

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology or closely related field required; ABD candidates considered with PhD by Aug 1, 2027.
• Post‑doctoral research experience preferred.
• Strong potential for excellence in both research and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching at graduate and undergraduate levels in core Biology and Marine Biology curricula.
• Teach biostatistics and computational methods at graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Foster an inclusive environment for students, staff, faculty and the community.

Skills

Population genetics

Evolutionary genomics

Bioinformatics

Biostatistics

Data science

Ecological modeling

Education

PhD in Biology or closely related field

Job description

The Department of Biology and Marine Biology at UNCW invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in population/conservation genetics, evolutionary genomics, bioinformatics, biostatistics, data science, and ecological/spatial modeling, starting 2027–2028. We seek candidates who study biodiversity patterns and responses to environmental change using quantitative techniques.

The successful candidate will teach at graduate and undergraduate levels and contribute to a