Vertebrate Evolutionary Genomics - Assistant Professor

EvolDir; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Pullman, WA, specializing in vertebrate evolutionary genomics. The candidate will leverage modern genomic tools to study genome organization, expression, and evolutionary processes, with a focus on vertebrate systems.

The position is 9-month, on-site, with an academic salary range of $80,000 to $95,000 commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Earned Ph.D. in biology or related field.
• At least 6 months of postdoctoral research experience.
• Evidence of publications in vertebrate evolutionary genomics.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Teaching experience at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Ability to teach comparative vertebrate anatomy or related courses.
• Mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students.
• Experience or potential to secure external funding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a research program in vertebrate evolutionary genomics.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate biology courses as appropriate.
• Mentor and train students and collaborate across departments.
• Apply for intramural and extramural funding and contribute to department initiatives.

Skills

Vertebrate evolutionary genomics

Bioinformatics

Genomics

Communication

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Ph.D. in biology or related discipline

Job description

Washington State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Pullman, WA, specializing in vertebrate evolutionary genomics. The candidate will leverage modern genomic tools to study genome organization, expression, and evolutionary processes, with a focus on vertebrate systems.

The position is 9-month, on-site, with an academic salary range of $80,000 to $95,000 commensurate with experience.