Two Assistant Professor Positions in Evolutionary Biology and Mechanistic Processes

University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for two Assistant Professor positions in Evolutionary Biology and Mechanistic Processes within the Department of Integrative Biology. We seek candidates advancing evolutionary biology or the mechanistic understanding of organismal processes, with a strong potential for external funding and commitment to teaching and mentorship.

Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent at the time of appointment and should have postdoctoral experience.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent required at the time of appointment.
• Postdoctoral research experience strongly recommended.
• Strong record of high-quality research and publications; potential for extramural funding.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to excellence in teaching and mentorship.
• Develop a vigorous, externally funded research program in evolutionary biology or mechanistic organismal processes.
• Collaborate within the Department of Integrative Biology and across UT Austin in instructional and interdisciplinary initiatives.

Job description

Two Assistant Professor Positions in Evolutionary Biology and Mechanistic Processes

The Department of Integrative Biology at The University of Texas at Austin seeks to fill two faculty positions in the areas of Evolutionary Biology and Mechanistic Processes, broadly defined. We are looking for candidates who are advancing (1) evolutionary biology or (2) the mechanistic understanding of organismal processes. These positions will be filled at the level of Assistant Professor.

Qualifications

Candidates should be using innovative approaches in evolutionary biology and/or the mechanistic understanding of whole-organism processes. Mechanistic processes include, but are not limited to, behavior, biomechanics, cognition, physiology, and development. The phylogenetic scope of the Evolutionary Biology position may include eukaryotes, prokaryotes, viruses, and the scale may include individual molecules to entire ecosystems and beyond. Candidates for either position may employ experimental, theoretical, or computational frameworks, or a combination thereof. Special consideration will be given to applicants with demonstrated potential for integrating across our target disciplines.

We seek applicants with a strong record of high-quality research, publications, potential for extramural funding, and a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentorship. A PhD or equivalent is required at the time of appointment, and postdoctoral research experience is strongly recommended.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.