Assistant Professor in Evolutionary Biology
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Palo Alto, CA - USA
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Job Summary
The Department of Biology at Stanford University seeks applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Evolutionary Biology. A successful candidate will conduct research that asks fundamental questions relating to evolutionary processes and drivers of evolutionary patterns. Candidates can make use of any of the major techniques of evolutionary biology including computational experimental field mathematical statistical or theoretical methods or any combination thereof. Conceptual and mathematical research or research involving any species will be considered. The successful candidates research will answer broad questions about evolutionary processes and principles using specific models and/or systems.
Applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to teaching and mentoring and the ability to build and maintain a world-class research program. The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field at the time of appointment and will be expected to teach and advise students at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The term of appointment is expected to begin on September 1 2027.
Candidates should apply through Stanford Faculty Positions and submit
- a cover letter
- curriculum vitae (including a complete publication list)
- a research statement (three single-spaced pages not including references)
- a teaching and mentorship statement (one single-spaced page)
- contact information for at least three letters of recommendation
The nine-month salary range for this position is $136454 - $162039 for the academic year .
Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position upon hire. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate budget availability and internal equity.
Further information about Stanfords Department of Biology may be found at Inquiries may be directed to Elayna McCarty Faculty Affairs Coordinator
The application process will close on October 31 2026
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the Universitys research teaching and clinical missions.
Consistent with its obligations under the law the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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