Assistant Professor in Evolution

Houston, MS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Department of BioSciences at Rice University which is located in the heart of Houston Texas invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position inEvolutionary Biology with a preferred focus onorganismal responses to environmental change. We welcome applicants studyingbehavior physiology functional genomics quantitative geneticseco-evolutionary dynamicsorgene-environment ideal candidate would bring an integrative approachpossibly leveraging computational genomic or quantitative tools and/or integrating theoretical approachesin any system (animal plant microbial).

The successful candidate will be expected to establish a vibrant externally funded research program teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels and contribute to the collaborative and interdisciplinary culture of the department. We especially encourage applications from scientists whose work contributes tobroad themes of sustainability global change biology or One Health.

In our candidate pools we seek to attract greater representation ofwomenscholars of color people with disabilitiesveterans and others whohave historically beenunderrepresented in the biological sciences; accelerateprogress in buildinga faculty and staff varied in background and thought;and maintain an environment that fosters interaction and understanding have a PhD or equivalent degree in a biological science or a relevant field of natural science or engineering (andhave completed the requirements for a PhD by July 1 2026).

To apply please submit the following materials online at (1) cover letter; (2) curriculum vitae; (3) research statement (3 pages max); (4) statement of teaching philosophy (3 pages max); and (5) contact information for three references. The research statement and statement of teaching philosophy may also include plans for building a diverse and inclusive research group and fostering equitable and inclusive classrooms. Application review will commenceOctober 15 2025and will continue until the positions are filled. For additional information please contact the search chairs Dr. Scott P. Egan ().