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Tenure Track Scientist – Biology

The Biology Department at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) invites candidates to apply to the open full-time tenure track position on our scientific staff*. We seek to hire one scientist at the Assistant Scientist level.

We are seeking candidates with potential to complement or diversify our existing strengths in biology and biological oceanography. We invite expansive interpretations of our research, teaching, and scholarly pursuits and welcome interdisciplinary approaches. We encourage applications from researchers with interests in any area related or applicable to the biology of marine systems. Examples of areas with particular departmental interest include, but are not limited to, marine virology and marine mammal pathology. We encourage candidates to become familiar with WHOI’s recently completed “Vision2030” strategic planning.
 
WHOI is located on Cape Cod in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, a world-renowned center of excellence in marine, biomedical, and environmental science, with proximity to the research hubs of Boston, MA and Providence, RI. Its mission is to advance our understanding of the ocean and its interaction with the Earth system, and to communicate this understanding for the benefit of society. WHOI is the largest private, non-profit oceanographic institution in the world, with staff and students numbering approximately 1,000. Together with an additional ~500 affiliated personnel associated with the scientific endeavors of the Institution, WHOI is home to a vibrant scientific community that has a strong international component.
 
WHOI offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes but is not limited to relocation assistance, medical and dental plans, childcare subsidy, housing assistance, tuition assistance, an employer contribution retirement plan, vacation time, flexible scheduling, and family illness days. The Institution also provides dual career services for assisting the applicant’s spouse or partner should they be impacted by your career decision. We have a dedicated team who will work with applicants to identify and explore available options within WHOI and the broader Woods Hole community, as well as in Boston and Providence.
 
*Tenure-track staff are positions equivalent to ladder-rank professorial posts and tenure-track group leader positions.

WHOI Scientific Staff members develop externally-funded, and internationally recognized research programs. They also have the option of advising graduate students and teaching courses in the MIT/WHOI Joint Program in Oceanography/Applied Ocean Science and Engineering. Throughout their career, Scientific Staff also have access to significant internal funding opportunities and mentoring, including exciting new directions through WHOI’s Vision 2030 Initiative. Early career Scientific Staff receive compensation support and start up packages as they develop their independent research portfolios. Scientific Staff are encouraged (although not required) to embark on interdisciplinary and entrepreneurial ventures as well as develop collaborations within the Institution, its various centers, and the Woods Hole community.
 
Applications from members of underrepresented groups and non-traditional backgrounds are encouraged. The Institution is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to providing leadership, in scholarship or service, toward building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment.

Applicants should have a doctoral degree and a record of scholarly contributions (publications and/or other products) commensurate with their career stage with consideration taken for productivity or trajectory-impacting life circumstances.

How To Apply
Please visit http://careers.whoi.edu and respond to Job Reference ID 2022-1929. Applicants need to 1) upload their curriculum vitae to the corresponding section of the application and 2) upload to the "Cover Letter" section of the application a single PDF document containing the following information, in respective order: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three-page research statement, one-page diversity statement, names and contact information of four references, copies of up to three relevant publications or preprints, and optional one-page life-impact statement.

The research statement should include their research background and plans for building an independent research program at WHOI and should speak to the significance and long-term goals of their research. The diversity statement should discuss or include their past and/or potential contributions to and experience with diversity, equity and inclusion, such as mentoring, committee service, research, outreach, or teaching. The life-impact statement should discuss any significant life circumstance that has impacted their productivity, trajectory, or performance (e.g., COVID-19 pandemic, illness, caretaking responsibilities; 1-page). To be fair to all candidates, any statements that exceed page length requirements will be truncated at the specified page limit before review.
 
Applications will begin to be reviewed on January 31, 2023 until the position is filled.
 
WHOI has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy in effect, where you must register your full vaccination status (vaccination plus booster) in order to begin your employment. The registration process is confidential and entails submitting your official vaccination records, or requesting to engage in the interactive exemption process for either a medical or religious reason. 
 
WHOI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. WHOI believes diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential components that support our academic excellence. We strive for a diverse and inclusive workforce, and encourage women, minorities, veterans and those with disabilities to apply. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.  We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Further details of the physical requirements of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.  We welcome all interested parties to apply!

Assistant Professor in Marine Mammal Biology

Assistant Professor in Marine Mammal Biology

Texas A&M University, Galveston Campus

The Department of Marine Biology at Texas A&M University at Galveston invites applications for a full time, tenure-track position with a 9-month academic appointment beginning August 1, 2023. Applicants will be considered for the faculty title of Assistant Professor in marine mammal biology, with an emphasis on their ecology, physiology, behavior, and/or evolution.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values.

We are particularly interested in recruiting someone who has developed innovative research and will develop multidisciplinary partnerships across the University, including projects within the Blue Economy framework (https://www.tamug.edu/AcademicAffairs/StrategicPlan.html) (as stated in TAMUGs 2020-2025 Strategic Plan). Individuals with strong quantitative skills and experience in acoustics and telemetry are encouraged to apply. Teaching responsibilities will include an existing undergraduate course on the biology of marine mammals and contributing to advanced classes offered at the graduate level. The successful applicant will establish and sustain a vigorous externally funded research program and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Department of Marine Biology occupies space in the Ocean and Coastal Studies Building, a LEED-certified facility home to over 20 research laboratories, two teaching laboratories, and a Sea Life Center with running seawater systems. More information on the Department and the campus can be found at http://www.tamug.edu. The Department members participate in their PhD and MS program, but can also consider graduate appointments in other departments on the Galveston and College Station campuses.

Texas A&M University at Galveston is the ocean-oriented branch campus of Texas A&M University which educates more than 2,300 undergraduate and graduate students in a unique blend of marine and maritime programs, including majors in science, business, engineering, liberal arts, and transportation. It is driving the development of the blue economy in the Gulf Coast Region and is a critical contributor to Texas A&M's sea-grant portion of Texas A&M's land-, sea-, space-grant mission with more than $20 million in research expenditures.

Texas A&M University Galveston is also home to the Texas A&M Maritime Academy, one of seven in the U.S. and the only academy integrated into a Tier 1 academic institution, which trains over 400 cadets annually for maritime service and employment around the world. Texas A&M University Galveston is ideally located in Galveston, Texas, on the Gulf Coast, surrounded by the industrial, environmental, and other programs essential to fulfilling its special-purpose mission. Aggies are known for their deep commitment to the success of each other and their strong desire to serve.

Qualifications
We seek an individual with a Ph.D. whose research complements and enhances that of faculty in the Department of Marine Biology (www.tamug.edu/marb) and other departments of the University. The Ph.D. should be in biology, marine biology, marine science, biological oceanography or related fields.
Preferred qualifications: postdoctoral or other related job experience; and a strong publication record.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit electronic PDF copies of 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) statement on research experience, 4) statement on teaching philosophy and interests, 5) a diversity statement detailing professional skills, experience, and/or willingness to support campus inclusion, diversity, and equity efforts and 6) a list of three references with contact information by applying online at: apply.interfolio.com/114816.

For more information on the position, please contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Antonietta Quigg, at quigga@tamug.edu. The review of applications will begin on February 15, 2023. While preference will be given to applications received by this date, the position will remain open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

Assistant Professor in Marine Mammal Biology

Assistant Professor in Marine Mammal Biology

The Department of Marine Biology at Texas A&M University at Galveston invites applications for a full time, tenure-track position with a 9-month academic appointment beginning August 1, 2023. Applicants will be considered for the faculty title of Assistant Professor in marine mammal biology, with an emphasis on their ecology, physiology, behavior, and/or evolution.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We are especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values.

We are particularly interested in recruiting someone who has developed innovative research and will develop multidisciplinary partnerships across the University, including projects within the Blue Economy framework (https://www.tamug.edu/AcademicAffairs/StrategicPlan.html) (as stated in TAMUGs 2020-2025 Strategic Plan). Individuals with strong quantitative skills and experience in acoustics and telemetry are encouraged to apply. Teaching responsibilities will include an existing undergraduate course on the biology of marine mammals and contributing to advanced classes offered at the graduate level. The successful applicant will establish and sustain a vigorous externally funded research program and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Department of Marine Biology occupies space in the Ocean and Coastal Studies Building, a LEED-certified facility home to over 20 research laboratories, two teaching laboratories, and a Sea Life Center with running seawater systems. More information on the Department and the campus can be found at http://www.tamug.edu. The Department members participate in their PhD and MS program, but can also consider graduate appointments in other departments on the Galveston and College Station campuses.

Texas A&M University at Galveston is the ocean-oriented branch campus of Texas A&M University which educates more than 2,300 undergraduate and graduate students in a unique blend of marine and maritime programs, including majors in science, business, engineering, liberal arts, and transportation. It is driving the development of the blue economy in the Gulf Coast Region and is a critical contributor to Texas A&M's sea-grant portion of Texas A&M's land-, sea-, space-grant mission with more than $20 million in research expenditures.

Texas A&M University Galveston is also home to the Texas A&M Maritime Academy, one of seven in the U.S. and the only academy integrated into a Tier 1 academic institution, which trains over 400 cadets annually for maritime service and employment around the world. Texas A&M University Galveston is ideally located in Galveston, Texas, on the Gulf Coast, surrounded by the industrial, environmental, and other programs essential to fulfilling its special-purpose mission. Aggies are known for their deep commitment to the success of each other and their strong desire to serve.

Qualifications
We seek an individual with a Ph.D. whose research complements and enhances that of faculty in the Department of Marine Biology (www.tamug.edu/marb) and other departments of the University. The Ph.D. should be in biology, marine biology, marine science, biological oceanography or related fields.
Preferred qualifications: postdoctoral or other related job experience; and a strong publication record.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit electronic PDF copies of 1) a cover letter, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) statement on research experience, 4) statement on teaching philosophy and interests, 5) a diversity statement detailing professional skills, experience, and/or willingness to support campus inclusion, diversity, and equity efforts and 6) a list of three references with contact information by applying online at: apply.interfolio.com/114816.

For more information on the position, please contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Antonietta Quigg, at quigga@tamug.edu. The review of applications will begin on January 15, 2023. While preference will be given to applications received by this date, the position will remain open until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

Assistant Professor of Marine Megafauna Biology (Tenure Track, F0323A1)

The Department of Biological Sciences at Old Dominion University invites applications for a full-time, ten-month tenure-track, Assistant Professor with expertise in Marine Megafauna.

We seek candidates working on the biology, physiology, behavior, ecology, and/or evolution of megafauna inhabiting the world’s oceans, including large fishes, marine mammals, sea turtles, and seabirds. The successful candidate is expected to have strong quantitative skills and play a key role in the very popular Marine Biology Concentration Program for undergraduates. ODU borders the largest estuary in North America and is near oceanic migratory routes of many marine megafauna, with numerous research opportunities within close proximity, including the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center and Virginia Sea Grant.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate is expected to develop and maintain active research programs that are externally funded, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and contribute to service in the department. Candidates who are prepared to engage in interdisciplinary research will be especially welcome. Potential teaching responsibilities include vertebrate zoology; marine vertebrate ecology, management, and conservation; and/or graduate-level courses related to the candidate’s research discipline.

Qualifications: Candidates must have a doctorate (Ph.D. or equivalent) in biology or related discipline. Candidates must have a strong scholarship record commensurate with experience, demonstrated potential to establish an externally funded active research program, evidence of excellence in teaching, and strong communication skills. Postdoctoral or equivalent experience is required. We are seeking candidates who share ODU’s commitment to the principle that diversity and inclusion are critical to maintaining excellence.

ODU and the College of Sciences are committed to inclusive excellence, recognizing that diversity enhances and enriches our educational mission, employment experience, and community engagement. We seek candidates whose research, teaching, and/or service experiences have prepared them to fulfill our commitment to inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

ODU (www.odu.edu) is a minority-serving, state-supported, Carnegie classified R1 institution enrolling approximately 25,000 students, including 6,000 graduate students. It is located in Norfolk, a historic waterfront city in southeastern Virginia offering outstanding quality of life (www.norfolk.gov). The department has strong graduate programs, including a M.S. in Biology and Ph.D. in Ecological Sciences, and we are in the process of adding a broader Ph.D. in Biological Sciences (www.odu.edu/biosci). The department is also a main participant in the interdisciplinary Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences program.

Interested individuals should submit: a cover letter describing their qualifications for the position, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research achievements and research plans (2 page max), a teaching statement (1 page max), a diversity statement explaining your experience with and commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion (1 page max), unofficial graduate transcripts, and names and contact information for at least three references electronically through the job title posting at https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/17184. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For full consideration, please apply by November 15, 2022, however the position will be open until filled. Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Ian Bartol, Search Committee Chair (ibartol@odu.edu).

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Tenure Track Evolutionary Biologist

The University of Texas at El Paso
College of Science
Department of Biological Sciences
Assistant Professor – Evolutionary Biologist

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Department of Biological Sciences at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position for an Evolutionary Biologist. We are seeking highly collaborative candidates with expertise in the evolution of any non-model multi-cellular organism; however, we encourage applicants with expertise in mammalogy and ichthyology and an interest in serving in a curatorial role.
The anticipated appointment date is Fall 2023. The successful candidate is expected to (1) establish an extramurally funded research program; (2) teach and mentor undergraduate, masters, and doctoral students; and (3) have strong potential for collaboration across ecology and evolutionary biology (EEB).
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: The Department of Biological Sciences, with doctoral programs in EEB (https://www.utep.edu/science/eeb/) and Bioscience, is among the most productive departments at UTEP and contributes to interdisciplinary programs in Environmental Science and Engineering, Bioinformatics, Data Science, and Computational Science. Core facilities in the NIH-sponsored Border Biomedical Research Center include capacities for genomic sequencing, proteomics, bioinformatics, imaging, and statistics. The UTEP Biodiversity Collections, multiple vivaria, and the Indio Mountains Research Station provide additional research opportunities. A new state-of-the-art interdisciplinary research building provides space and resources for collaborative projects. More information is available at the Department of Biological Sciences website.
ABOUT UTEP: The University of Texas at El Paso is America’s leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, UTEP is a public research university that transforms lives. More than half of our undergraduate students are the first in their families to go to college. At UTEP, our more than 24,000 students have access to 168 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs in nine colleges and schools. Located in the second-most educated city in Texas, UTEP is recognized as one of the best research universities in the country for connecting students with the community around them.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, postdoctoral research experience, and a strong record of research accomplishments.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, a brief description of teaching philosophy, a statement of contributions to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and complete contact information for at least three references.
To apply, please visit https://www.utep.edu/employment.

Hiring decisions are contingent on budget approval.

In keeping with its Access and Excellence mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

Assistant Professor of Biology and Marine Science, Marine Vertebrate Biology

Jacksonville University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Marine Science, tenure-track beginning January (preferred) or August 2023. Seeking a marine vertebrate biologist. Must be qualified to teach Marine Mammal Biology and related courses at both undergraduate and master’s degree levels. Ph.D. or DVM required by time of appointment. Successful candidates are expected to develop an active grant-funded research involving undergraduates and master's students and a strong commitment to providing high-quality education with significant teacher/student interaction is required.

Please visit https://www.ju.edu/humanresources/faculty/assistant-professor-biology-marine-science-marine-vertebrate-biology-july2022.php for more information and instructions on how to apply.

Assistant Professor in Marine Mammalogy

The Department of Biology and Marine Biology at the University of
North Carolina Wilmington is accepting applications for a Marine
Mammalogist. This is a tenure track position at the Assistant
Professor level. Deadline for applications is Nov. 30, 2021. Please see the following link for full details:
https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/22321

Machine Learning Engineer/Researcher – Environmental Science

The British Antarctic Survey’s Artificial Intelligence Lab is looking to hire three machine learning engineers/researchers and two IT engineers. Initial focus will be to develop and deploy ML and computer vision methods to tackle some specific science challenges selected from the interdisciplinary environmental activities of the British Antarctic Survey (https://www.bas.ac.uk/science/our-research/). The three successful candidates will work in close collaboration with our partner organisations, including: The Alan Turing Institute; international research institutes; our University network; and our two Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) in Earth Observation and AI for Environmental Risk. Candidates will have experience working in machine learning and/or data science. Areas which could be developed include:

Computer vision, e.g., for monitoring wildlife within satellite imagery

Probabilistic time series modelling for forecasting environmental change

Uncertainty quantification through Bayesian statistical methods

Salary: £31-49K
Apply via the BAS website, under the job vacancy

Assistant Professor of Marine Biology – Tenure Track

The Department of Biology at the College of Charleston invites applications for a tenure-track position in Marine Biology at the Assistant Professor level to begin August 2018.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in biology, marine biology, marine science or a related field and a strong commitment to teaching and maintaining an active research program involving undergraduate and graduate students. We seek a marine organismal biologist who will complement strengths of existing faculty. The area of research is open but taxonomic groups of particular interest include marine tetrapods and marine phycology/botany.

Primary teaching responsibilities could include courses in the marine biology core, graduate and/or undergraduate specialty courses in an area of expertise, and introductory biology and/or human A&P.

The College of Charleston, located in Charleston, SC, is a public liberal arts and sciences institution of 12,000 students, with MS programs in Marine Biology and Environmental Studies, the Grice Marine Laboratory close to the downtown campus, and a commitment to excellence in teaching and research. Information about the department is available at http://biology.cofc.edu/.

Applicants should submit electronic (.pdf) copies of a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching and research interests, up to three relevant publications, unofficial graduate transcript(s) (with official copies required upon hire), and names and contact information for three colleagues capable of providing a recommendation.

Questions regarding this position can be directed to Gorka Sancho, search committee chair, at sanchog@cofc.edu. This is a nine-month appointment; salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Review of applications will begin February 4 and will continue until the position is filled.

Assistant Professor at Louisiana State University

LSU Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences is hiring a tenure-track assistant professor with a marine ecology focus. It is defined broadly and as such we are encouraging applicants from a variety of research backgrounds to apply. Applicants with expertise in tagging and spatial movement ecology, trophic dynamics, population and community ecology, and resource conservation biology are of interest but we are open to a broad range of focuses including marine mammal ecology and conservation.

Please feel free to contact myself or the hiring committee co-chair Dr. Steve Midway (smidway@lsu.edu<mailto:smidway@lsu.edu>) if you have specific questions. Our first review of applicants will begin on January 1st,  and after this time we will be reviewing new applicants on a rolling basis. If you chose to submit an application after January 1st I would recommend contacting Dr. Midway to let him know when your application will be available for review.

In addition, please share the job ad with interested individuals in your networks and let me know if you have any questions.  Thanks for helping to spread the word.

Thank you!

Mike

Michael J. Polito, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Oceanography and Coastal Sciences
Louisiana State University
1239 Energy, Coast & Environment Building, Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Office: 225-578-9403
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