Assistant Professor | School of Biological Sciences (Pullman, WA)

About the role

The School of Biological Sciences at Washington State University invites applications for a permanent, full-time, 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Pullman, WA, with a specialty in Vertebrate Evolutionary Genomics.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to training the next generation of biology students in skills such as bioinformatics, genomics, and the analysis of large datasets.
• Apply integrative and innovative analytical approaches to inform the relationship between genome and phenome, other aspects of genome architecture, or between genomic variation and evolutionary processes such as hybridization, adaptation, introgression, or speciation.
• Engage in productive collaborations and support access and opportunity in research, teaching, and service in alignment with WSU’s land grant mission.
• Teach comparative vertebrate anatomy or vertebrate taxon-focused courses, as well as one or more of the following courses: evolutionary biology, genome biology, contemporary genetics, or evolutionary medicine.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students undertaking independent research projects.

Requirements

• Earned Ph.D. in biology or related discipline and at least 6 months of postdoctoral research experience prior to the anticipated start date.
• Record of research accomplishment in vertebrate evolutionary genomics, as demonstrated by publications and presentations at scientific meetings.
• Effective communication skills with both students and colleagues.
• Demonstrated record of or potential to engage in productive collaborations.
• Demonstrated record or potential to teach comparative vertebrate anatomy or vertebrate taxon-focused courses, as well as one or more of the following courses: evolutionary biology, genome biology, contemporary genetics, or evolutionary medicine.
• Evidence of seeking or being awarded intramural or extramural funding, with levels of activity commensurate with opportunities at the candidate’s career stage.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biology or related discipline.
• Postdoctoral research experience in vertebrate evolutionary genomics.
• Research accomplishments in vertebrate evolutionary genomics.
• Effective communication skills.
• Collaboration experience.
• Teaching experience in relevant fields.
• Experience with or potential for quality mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students.
• Experience with securing research funding.

Skills

• Genomic tools for evolutionary studies.
• Integration of bioinformatics and genomics.
• Collaborative research.
• Effective teaching and mentoring.
• Research proposal writing.

Benefits

• 9-Month Academic Salary: $80,000.00 to $95,000.00 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid sick and vacation leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement, deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts.

Pay

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range.

Schedule

This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent, 9-month, tenure-track faculty position. This position is NOT eligible for overtime. This position works on-site/in-person at the WSU campus in Pullman, WA.

About the College - College of Arts & Sciences

The College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) is the heart of WSU. It encompasses more than 19 departments, schools, and programs, and 19 centers, institutes, museums, and research stations across five campuses statewide. The College of Arts & Sciences seeks to lead a reimagining of WSU’s land-grant mission for the 21st century, expanding the boundaries of creativity and discovery while simultaneously recognizing more completely our obligations to the State and the communities we serve.

About WSU, Pullman, CAS, and School of Biological Sciences

Washington State University is a land grant, multiple-campus Research 1 institution. This position will serve on the Pullman campus, which has an enrollment of around 20,000 students and is located in Southeastern Washington on the homelands of the Nimíipuu (Nez Perce) Tribe and Palus people. Located 80 miles south of metropolitan Spokane, Pullman is also a quick drive away from the scenic Idaho panhandle and Moscow Mountain. The rolling hills of the Palouse offer a wide range of activities and a true four-season climate. The area provides ample opportunity to enjoy the cultural and academic hub of both Washington State University and the University of Idaho, in the neighboring town of Moscow, Idaho.