Assistant Professor:

Teach courses in systems physiology; conduct research in evolution of physiology, behavioral physiology, and physiological genomics; advise students; serve on departmental committees.

Requirements:

Ph.D. degree in Physiology, Biology or a related biological science field. 

Job Site:

UCR Department of Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology, Spieth Hall 3352, Riverside, CA 92507.

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The Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology (EEOB) invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Evolutionary Genomics starting July 1, 2020. Candidates should address key evolutionary questions using genomic data at the scale of populations, species or above, or questions involving evolution of the genome itself. Candidates proficient in the application of advanced statistical methods to genomic data are particularly encouraged.

The successful candidate will join a vibrant community of researchers in the EEOB Department, and in such graduate programs as EEOB, and GGB (Genetics, Genomics, and Bioinformatics), both of which involve outstanding interdepartmental groups of faculty. Other collaborative research groups on campus include the Center for Conservation Biology, the Center for Invasive Species Research, the Institute for Integrative Genome Biology, and the Environmental Dynamics and GeoEcology (EDGE) Institute. The successful candidate will also have access to modern campus facilities including a genomics and proteomics core, a high-perfor

s in diverse California ecosystems. Consult https://eeob.ucr.edu/ for further details.

A Ph.D. in evolutionary genomics or a related discipline, at least one year of postdoctoral training, and demonstrated excellence in research are required. The successful candidate must be willing and able to pursue extramurally funded research in order to develop a creative research program, and contribute to teaching in our undergraduate and graduate core curricula in evolutionary biology, genomics, and related areas within the department.

Applications must be submitted through: https://aprecruit.ucr.edu/apply/JPF01192, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, separate statements of research and teaching interests, and up to three selected publication reprints. A statement addressing the candidate’s past and potential future contributions to promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment is also required. This can be reflected through research, teaching, supervision, mentoring, community engagement, service, and any of the other varied activities that are a part of an academic career. In addition, applicants should request that three letters of recommendation be submitted through this site.

Evaluation of applications will begin November 27, 2019, but the position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to submit their applications prior to the above date. For more information about the position, please contact Dr. Leonard Nunney, Chair of the Search Committee, at nunney@ucr.edu. For inquiries regarding the application process, please contact Mary Stuart, Academic Personnel, at mary.stuart@ucr.edu.

UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes to educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Genomic

The Department of Evolution, Ecology and Organismal Biology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Teaching Professor position (also termed Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment, LPSOE), beginning January, 2022.

The LPSOE series parallels that of the research-focused series but with emphasis on excellence in teaching and other instruction-related activities.  Individuals in this position are expected to provide outstanding teaching as well as to engage in professional activity and service related to the pedagogical mission of the university including leadership in maintaining UC’s academic excellence, facilitating student success and expanding learning opportunities for students beyond campus. This appointment confers membership in the Academic Senate, and, contingent upon promotion, tenure, paralleling security of employment.  Demonstrated potential or established record for effective teaching and scholarly work in educational research is a preferred qualification.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Biology or a closely related field at the time of employment, with expertise in evolution, ecology and organismal biology preferred.  Duties will include teaching up to six 10-week undergraduate courses or course equivalents per year, aligning learning goals among sections of Introductory Biology courses, curriculum development for existing or new courses, innovation in undergraduate teaching, supervision of teaching assistants, conducting TA training, participation in program assessment, pedagogy, and other enrichment programs for the Biology major and collaborating with other faculty to align learning goals among replicate offerings of the same course.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Advancement through the Teaching Professor ranks at the University of California is through a series of structured, merit-based evaluations, occurring every 2-3 years, each of which includes substantial peer input.

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A post-doctoral research opportunity is available with Dr. Natalie Holt in the Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology at the University of California, Riverside. The lab takes a comparative approach to understanding the mechanisms of skeletal muscle contraction, and their implications for locomotor anatomy, physiology and behavior, and is seeking candidates with interests in these areas.

The successful applicant will be expected to have a Ph.D. in muscle physiology, biomechanics, or related fields and experience in one or more of the following techniques:

• in situ and in vitro muscle preparations
• skinned muscle fiber preparations
• measurement of heat production in muscle
• measurement of organismal energetics

To apply: send a CV, cover letter, brief statement of research interests, and the contact information for 3 references to natalie.holt@ucr.edu.

Flexible start date, but ideally before February 1st 2020  https://eeob.ucr.edu/eeobdeptfaculty/holt.html

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UCR is a world-class research university with an exceptionally diverse undergraduate student body. Its mission is explicitly linked to providing routes  to  educational success for underrepresented and first-generation college students. A commitment to this mission is a preferred qualification.

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