St. Norbert College invites applications for a tenure track position in Biology at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in August 2022. We seek a broadly trained physiologist whose teaching responsibilities will include a cell-level introductory biology course, a one-semester anatomy & physiology course for nursing students, participation in the development of a two-semester anatomy and physiology sequence for majors, and other courses reflecting the strengths and training of the applicant. The standard course load for Biologists at St. Norbert College is two classes with labs per semester, with additional opportunities to teach in winter and summer terms. Faculty members in Biology are expected to have a productive research program that provides meaningful experiences for St. Norbert College undergraduates. Other responsibilities will include advising students and being an active member of the College community. The candidate will join the Biology department in a recently expanded and renovated science building that also houses Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, and the Green Bay campus of The Medical College of Wisconsin. This is one of two faculty positions to meet the demands of our growing Biology program. A demonstration of teaching effectiveness and a research presentation will be part of the interview process.

St. Norbert College is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of our people, ideas, and talents. We welcome individuals with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and skills to join our college community in our pursuit of inclusion and excellence. Women and individuals from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

The division of Academic Affairs provides safe, inclusive, and anti-racist educational and work experiences for our faculty, staff, and students of color, congruent with our Catholic, Norbertine, and liberal arts values. Therefore, we invite candidates who have research interests, pedagogical experience, or lived experience that demonstrates a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging to join our community of teaching and learning. We are seeking to hire several new faculty members as a part of a cohort of scholars who are committed to meeting together and working as a group to infuse equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDIB) into the curriculum. This past year we conducted a national search to hire an inaugural dean of curriculum and senior diversity officer, highlighting the importance of EDIB work and the curriculum.

About St. Norbert College: St. Norbert College, a thriving, nationally ranked Catholic liberal arts college known for its academic excellence, international focus, and leadership and service opportunities is situated on an attractive, riverside campus in De Pere, Wisconsin, a community contiguous with the city of Green Bay. St. Norbert is the only college in the world sponsored by the Norbertines, a Catholic order devoted to community, education, and serving the needs of others. St. Norbert College welcomes applications from members of all backgrounds and faith traditions. The College’s mission emphasizes the Norbertine vision of community and includes providing “an educational environment that fosters intellectual, spiritual and personal development.” We seek those who will contribute to our mission and support our commitment to building a vibrant, diverse and spiritually engaged community.

As one of the nation’s top Catholic liberal arts colleges, St. Norbert builds on the beliefs and practices of an ancient religious order while responding to the current needs of its students and communities. Today at St. Norbert College, the spirit of Norbert of Xanten, who founded the Norbertine order of priests in the twelfth century, lives through this modern, bustling community dedicated to transforming and empowering its students. The college has seen remarkable development in the past decade, particularly the construction and renovation of more than $150 million in campus facilities and infrastructure. St. Norbert is characterized by recent strong enrollments, as evidenced over the past ten years by the largest, most diverse, and most talented first-year classes in the college’s history.

At St. Norbert College, a holistic approach to students characterizes the curriculum and classroom; faculty use their award-winning research to challenge and encourage students to greater curiosity, and students learn and collaborate both in and outside the classroom in an integrated experience. St. Norbert College is organized into four academic divisions – Humanities, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, and Visual & Performing Arts – and the Donald J. Schneider School of Business & Economics.

The College offers an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, and life insurance, retirement plan; paid time-off and tuition waiver. Further information about St. Norbert College is available at www.snc.edu.

About Northeast Wisconsin:

The Green Bay metropolitan area offers abundant opportunities for recreational and cultural endeavors, growing family-friendly communities with modern and historical housing options, top tier schools, and world-class healthcare. Northeast Wisconsin is home to Fortune 500 companies, as well as thriving start-ups, and is served by its own international airport. For additional information, visit:

https://www.thenewnorth.com/living-in-the-new-north/

http://https//yourmovegreenbay.com/why-we-moved/

Qualifications: The candidate must possess an earned doctorate or terminal degree (Ph.D., or M.D.) in Biology or a related field; a record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and research; and a commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and shared governance. Postdoctoral experience is preferred.

How to Apply: Nominations, applications, and inquiries may be sent in complete confidence. Full consideration will be given to all applications received by November 8. Application materials (to include statements of teaching philosophy, a description of research interests appropriate for undergraduate participation, undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial), a curriculum vita, and a list of contact information for three references – who will not be contacted without permission) must be electronically submitted to Dr. David Bailey, Associate Provost and Dean of Natural Sciences using the “Apply Now” link found on this page.

To apply for this job please visit academicjobsonline.org.

The Department of Zoology at the University of British Columbia seeks candidates to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Teaching position, in Biostatistics and Data Science in the Biology Undergraduate Program. The UBC Biology Program, which is administered by the Zoology and Botany departments, places a premium on excellent teaching, with 14 tenure-track faculty in the Educational Leadership stream. Our courses emphasize state-of-the-art approaches to teaching and learning, and innovation and assessment of new approaches, in both large and small enrollment courses. The position is based at UBC’s Vancouver campus. The Vancouver campus of UBC is situated on traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəyəm (Musqueam).

For this position in the educational leadership tenure stream, applicants must have expertise in biology, statistics, and data science, and a PhD is valued but not required. They must have teaching experience in biostatistics or data science. Candidates must or will demonstrate ability or potential to teach a range of subject matter in biology at all levels of undergraduate instruction (first-year through fourth-year), including large-enrollment courses. Successful candidates will demonstrate evidence of outstanding teaching ability and the potential to contribute to ongoing curriculum and course development. Preference will be given to candidates who have used teaching approaches that have been supported by discipline-based educational research. Candidates must be committed to improving biology teaching and leading collaborative teaching teams. They will have a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, to create a welcoming community for all, particularly for those who are historically, persistently or systemically marginalized.

Duties of the position will include: teaching courses in biostatistics (specifically, BIOL300 Fundamentals of Biostatistics) and data science; the coordination of the teaching team for multiple sections of biostatistics lectures and tutorials (including supervision of graduate teaching assistants); the development of data science and statistics tutorials, and development of other courses including first year courses; and the development and coordination of strategies to integrate data science and biostatistics across our curriculum. As a member of the UBC Educational Leadership stream, the candidate is expected to demonstrate promise of educational leadership, and expected to meet the requirements for promotion and tenure within the prescribed time frame (as described here: https://science.ubc.ca/sites/science.ubc.ca/files/FacultyofScience_EL_DP.pdf and https://hr.ubc.ca/sites/default/files/documents/Educational_Leadership_Stream_Criteria.pdf). There will be opportunities to work in collaboration with Science Education Specialists (https://skylight.science.ubc.ca/contact) in the Biology program on course or curriculum development, or projects to assess pedagogy. In addition to the duties outlined above, the candidate is also expected to participate actively in departmental activities, service, events, and initiatives.

How to apply:

Application packages must be submitted to Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25566.
It must include:

Cover letter (up to 2 pages) describing interest and overall fit to the position as described above, addressed to the search committee chairs, Dr. Darren Irwin and Dr. Kaitlyn Gaynor
Curriculum vitae, including a summary of teaching experience and evidence of effectiveness
Teaching statement (up to 2 pages) of teaching interests and philosophy
Diversity statement (up to 1 page) describing your lived background experience (if comfortable), and your past experience and future plans regarding working with a diverse student body, and contributing to a culture of equity and inclusion.
Contact information for three or more people willing to serve as references

The closing date for applications is December 15, 2023 with the appointment anticipated to begin on or after July 1, 2024.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. Inclusion is built by individual and institutional responsibility through continuous engagement with diversity to inspire people, ideas, and actions for a better world. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. In assessing applications, UBC recognizes the legitimate impact that leaves (e.g., parental leave, leave due to illness) can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement. These leaves will be taken into careful consideration during the assessment process.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority, and members of historically marginalized groups will be given special consideration.

Also, within this hiring process we will make efforts to create an inclusive and equitable process for all candidates (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodations are available on request for applicants who are short-listed by contacting the Zoology Manager of Human Resources (zoology.hr@ubc.ca).

[please note, this position has been re-posted]

*Interested in aquatic animal behaviour, with practical implications for sustainable fisheries and marine conservation?

*Interested in building expertise in a range of techniques, including field work (snorkeling or SCUBA), Remotely Operated Vehicle use, and machine-learning-assisted video analysis of behavioural observations?

https://wyethlab.ca/2023/02/24/m-sc-position-to-study-juvenile-lobster-behaviour/

Dr. Russell Wyeth in the Biology Department at St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is accepting applications for an MSc student to start Jan or May 2024.

Our research is focused on building a more detailed understanding of juvenile American Lobster behaviour. We have developed tripod-mounted underwater camera systems that are effective at recording lobster behaviours in their natural habitat. The cameras provide unprecedented detail over durations far longer (up to 9 h of recording time) than has been achieved in past studies via SCUBA or other methods. To date, we have focused on foraging behaviours of adult lobsters. Our goal now is to shift our focus to juvenile lobsters behaviour and behavioural ecology. Additional observations are planned using a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV).

Our primary goal is to establish a baseline data set of juvenile lobster behaviour. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans has recently created a series of marine protected areas in the Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence. The Scallop Buffer Zones exclude scallop dragging, and are designed to protect juvenile lobster habitat. Our behavioural work will establish a baseline for on-going monitoring of juvenile lobsters into the future. The behavioural data will be combined with additional population density surveys to assess the effectiveness of the marine protected areas, to help manage the lobster fishery, and to monitor the possible effects of climate change on the lobster population.

For further information or to apply, contact Dr. Russell Wyeth: rwyeth@stfx.ca

The Invertebrate Neuroethology Laboratory in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Manitoba is seeking two talented MSc or PhD students starting in the Fall term of 2021 or the Winter term of 2022. Our laboratory is interested in how brains select appropriate behavioural responses to varying conditions, how different brains produce different behaviours, and how brains change with age and experience. Using primarily honey bees and cockroaches, we employ immunohistochemistry, microscopy, electrophysiology, and a wide variety of behavioural assays. Students with interests in neural circuitry, neurodevelopment, behaviour, and aging, particularly in insects, are encouraged to apply.

For Fall 2021 enrollment:

• Application deadline for Canadian and US applicants: June 1, 2021.

For Winter 2022 enrollment:

• Application deadline for Canadian and US applicants: October 1, 2021.

• Application deadline for international applicants: July 1, 2021.

For more information, please contact Dr. Byron N. Van Nest at least one month prior to these deadlines.

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Ad posting through July 1, 2021.

See details: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/CIJ426/research-fellow. Closing date Sept. 15, 2021.

Dr. Scott Hayward

The Department of Biology at University of Ottawa invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. For this position, the successful candidate will demonstrate potential to build internationally-recognized and externally funded research program that fully engages trainees at all levels, building collaborations within and beyond our collegial, research-intensive department. Candidates must be able to teach in both French and English at the time of hiring at undergraduate and graduate levels. Exceptional candidates at Associate Professor level may also be considered. The starting date is July 1, 2024.

This position is for comparative physiology using invertebrate models. We seek applications from candidates with expertise in any area of invertebrate physiology. The successful application will us invertebrate models and/or computer-based simulation to strengthen comparative physiology approaches to improve understanding of fundamental characteristics, processes, and mechanisms for biological systems ranging from cells to entire organisms.

Description:

The Ecological and Comparative Biomechanics Lab, led by Prof. Kathleen Lois Foster in the Department of Biology at Ball State University, invites applications for a postdoctoral position in comparative biomechanics and functional morphology of lizards to begin in Spring 2024. The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to the experimental and statistical aspects of a large-scale, NSF-funded research project focusing on the data-driven development of the mathematical laws that govern morphology and locomotion through development. As part of this effort, the successful candidate will conduct biomechanical experiments and collect detailed morphological data of arboreal lizards as they grow from hatchling to adult-size. This position is particularly suited to a person who is excited by the prospect of learning and thinking about new ways to examine and quantify the connection between animal structure and movement.

The successful candidate will join the research team of Prof. Foster and collaborate with the Co-PI on this project, Prof. Alessandro Maria Selvitella (Purdue University Fort Wayne and eScience Institute, University of Washington). The activities of both Dr. Foster’s and Dr. Selvitella’s labs are grounded in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, as well as collaboration, interdisciplinarity, and community impact. Candidates with the most diverse backgrounds are invited to apply for this position and will enrich the research activities of the lab. The primary location of research will be in the brand-new Foundational Sciences Building at Ball State University, which rests on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Myaamiaki and Lenape peoples.

Duration:

The appointment will be for up to two years, with annual renewal based on satisfactory performance.

Primary responsibilities:

• Laboratory research (40%) – Design and conduct biomechanical and morphological experiments and care for animals in accordance with BSU IACUC-approved protocols

• Data analysis/interpretation/dissemination (40%) – Process and analyze experimental data, write manuscripts, and prepare conference presentations related to the project

• Supervision (10%) – Mentor/train undergraduate and graduate students working in Dr. Foster’s lab

• Lab participation (5%) – Contribute to the lab environment and organization and participate in lab activities such as outreach initiatives at local schools and public venues

• Personal/Professional Development (5%) – Identify and apply to relevant grant opportunities, seek out training workshops and educational seminars related to the project and grant writing, develop pedagogical skills through guest lecture opportunities, and meet weekly with Drs. Foster and Selvitella

Required qualifications:

• Ph.D. in biology, biomechanics, functional morphology, engineering, or a related field

Preferred qualifications:

• Strong experimental skills related to the fields of functional morphology and/or biomechanics

• Excellent scientific communication skills demonstrated through a strong record of peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations

• Strong collaborative skills for working well in a team environment

• Self-motivated with a desire to develop/improve effective mentorship skills

• Proficiency in computer programming/statistical software (e.g. R, Matlab, Python)

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit their CV (including a list of publications), a cover letter/letter of interest, and contact information for three references via the Ball State University application portal (https://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/40020). The cover letter should describe the candidate’s background and relevant experience, why they are interested in this project, and how the position advertised in this notice is in line with their long-term career goals. Applicants must be eligible to work in the US and must be able to show that proof within 3 days of hire.

Application Deadline:

December 3, 2023

Desired Start Date:

January 8, 2024. However, a delayed start date may be negotiated.

Starting Salary:

$46,402

Funding Source:

This position is funded through the NSF Grant Award Number 2152792 on RUI: Collaborative Research: DMS/NIGMS 1: The mathematical laws of morphology and biomechanics through ontogeny. The Co-PI on this project is Prof. Alessandro Maria Selvitella, Purdue University Fort Wayne and eScience Institute, University of Washington (NSF Grant Award Number 2152789).

Questions:

Any questions from interested applicants should be directed to Dr. Foster via email at klfoster@bsu.edu. Please include “Postdoctoral Researcher in Comparative Biomechanics and Functional Morphology” in the subject line of the email.

The Ecological and Comparative Biomechanics Lab is looking for highly motivated students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in the Environmental Sciences Program at Ball State University. Led by Dr. Kathleen Foster, our lab seeks to create a diverse research environment focusing on the biomechanical and physiological mechanisms underlying animal locomotion, with the goal of understanding what processes govern the interaction between animals and their environment.

Current topics in which prospective students could pursue research include, but are not limited to:

• Ecomorphology/ecomechanics

• Biomechanics and functional morphology through growth and development

• Comparative muscle physiology

• Statistical and machine learning methods in biology

Students will benefit from lab and BSU resources to become proficient in the use of research tools and techniques including:

• High-speed video

• Electromyography

• Force plates

• GIS

• Advanced computational/statistical methods

The BSU Environmental Sciences Ph.D. Program is an interdisciplinary program that spans multiple departments in the College of Sciences and Humanities. Although students in our lab will have a concentration in Biology, they will benefit from the interdisciplinary nature of the program through core courses in Ecosystem Ecology, GIS, Environmental Chemistry, and Environmental Geology.

Qualifications: Applicants must have completed a Master’s Degree in Biology, Engineering, or related fields, with a minimum GPA of 3.2. Prior experience with computer programming (e.g. R, Matlab, Python) is valuable, but not required.

Application Deadline: Both national and international students are encouraged to apply. The BSU deadlines for applications are December 25, 2023 (U.S. students) and November 15, 2023 (international students) for students wishing to begin their Ph.D. in the Spring Semester 2024 and August 5, 2024 (U.S. students) and June 15, 2024 (international students) for students wishing to begin their Ph.D. in the Fall Semester 2024.

Prospective students must contact the PI (klfoster@bsu.edu) to discuss their interest in applying to the lab. In your email, include the following information:

• A brief summary of your research experiences and interests

• A copy of your CV, including any presentations and publications (pending or otherwise)

• Please write “Ecological and Comparative Biomechanics Lab” in the subject line of your email

Funded PhD or MSc position to study overwintering biology of a forest pest

The Marshall lab (www.marshall-lab.com) is recruiting a graduate student to study diapause in the eastern spruce budworm, in collaboration with partners at the Great Lakes Forestry Centre (Ontario) and St. Francis Xavier University (Antigonish, Nova Scotia).

Program: https://zoology.ubc.ca/graduate-program – PhD or MSc position available

Start date: May 2024 preferred, but other start dates are possible

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Located on the unceded, ancestral territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Funding: Minimum stipend of $31,000 CAD per year for four years (PhD) or two years (MSc).

The Project: Diapause of the eastern spruce budworm (Choristoneura fumiferana)

• Understanding the overwintering biology of eastern spruce budworm is important for predicting its impact as a forest pest.

• Like many insects, spruce budworm overwinter in diapause. Diapause is an important but enigmatic process that we still don’t fully understand in this species.

• The core of this project will be measuring fitness effects of fall conditions: flight energetics, metabolism, cryoprotectant concentrations, and cold hardiness.

• Some travel to laboratories of collaborators (e.g., for training) is likely.

Qualifications:

• A strong academic background that includes the completion of all requirements for a thesis-based MSc (for PhD applicants) or thesis-based BSc Honours (for MSc applicants) prior to the proposed start date. Applicants with equivalent experience are also encouraged to apply.

• Previous experience with one or more of the following research areas would be an asset, but is not required: respirometry, biochemistry, entomology, forestry, or insect flight physiology.

• Lifelong learner with a curiosity about how life works.

• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills.

• Ability to work well independently and a commitment to working equitably within diverse teams or groups of people.

What we offer:

• A welcoming and inclusive laboratory environment

• Flexibility in project design and goals, particularly for PhD students

• Three weeks + Dec 24 – Jan. 2 vacation time

• A warm and supportive department

• Support for student career goals, including free optional training in teaching, project management, and Wilderness First Aid

• Direct collaboration with government scientists, providing experience with government career paths

To Apply: Assessment of applications will begin on December 20, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled. Informal inquiries are also welcome. To apply, email Katie Marshall (kmarshall@zoology.ubc.ca) with the subject line “Spruce budworm PhD/MSc” with the following pdf attachments.

• A CV or resume outlining your academic, work, and volunteer experience

• A 1 page cover letter summarizing your qualifications, research interests, and how this graduate position will help you realize your future goals

• Your unofficial university transcripts

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify with groups underrepresented in STEM fields. International students are welcome to apply.

The School of Marine Sciences at the University of Maine is excited to invite applications for a marine biologist to focus on the American lobster (Homarus americanus), a species of immense ecological, cultural, and economic significance in the Gulf of Maine. We encourage candidates who bring expertise in invertebrate zoology, ecology, physiology, or related fields, and who are dedicated to pursuing both fundamental and applied research that bridges laboratory, field, and modeling studies.

This opportunity offers the chance to collaborate extensively with colleagues across diverse fields within our department, including marine biology, oceanography, and policy, as well as with professionals from various other disciplines across our campus, such as anthropology and engineering.

The successful candidate will become an integral part of our dynamic and interdisciplinary group of marine scientists and educators. This is a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position based at the University of Maine in Orono, Maine. The role encompasses a 9-month academic year, with a balanced workload of 50% teaching and 50% research. All faculty provide service to the institution and profession as part of their role.

Initial teaching responsibilities will include teaching a core course for undergraduate Marine Sciences majors, along with the opportunity to contribute other undergraduate or graduate courses within the candidate’s area of specialization, particularly focused on American lobsters. The candidate will also play a vital role in mentoring both graduate and undergraduate students in their research theses, dissertations, capstone projects, and academics, and may have the opportunity to advise postdoctoral research associates.

We are particularly enthusiastic about candidates who can enhance the diversity and excellence of the discipline and our academic community through their research, teaching, and service contributions.

The School of Marine Sciences is a vibrant academic unit within the University of Maine, that is internationally recognized for its leading-edge research and innovative teaching across marine biology, oceanography, and policy. Our emphasis on collaboration and interdisciplinary inquiry ensures a rich learning environment. The successful candidate will be based primarily on our Orono campus, benefiting from access to facilities and collaboration opportunities at the Darling Marine Center and the University of Maine at Machias, as well as partnerships with other institutions across the state.

About the University:

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System’s flagship institution. UMaine is the state’s public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here.

Qualifications:

Required:

• A Ph.D. in marine sciences, biology, zoology, ecology, fisheries, or a closely related field, or an equivalent terminal degree;

• Evidence of an interest in developing a research program focused on the American lobster;

• A record of peer-reviewed publications;

• Potential to build an extramurally-funded research program;

• Evidence of interest and ability to teach and mentor at the undergraduate and graduate levels;

• Evidence of interest and ability to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the institution and the discipline;

• Strong communication skills;

• A commitment to engage in institutional and professional service.

Preferred:

• Experience with lobsters as a research model;

• Record of successful teaching in a classroom setting;

• Record of proposing and/or securing extramural funding for research (either as PI or as a substantial contributor to a proposal);

• Postdoctoral experience;

• Interest in working with interdisciplinary teams;

• Interest in research aligned with state needs;

• Record of mentoring undergraduate students, including in research experiences.

Other Information:

Materials must be submitted via “Apply For Position” below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position

2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

3.) contact information for three professional references

4.) a concise statement outlining your teaching experience and philosophy (max 2 pages)

5.) a statement outlining your current and future research plans (max 2 pages)

6.) a statement outlining your approach to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in academia (max 1 page)

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

Search Timeline is as follows:

• Review of applications to begin: January 2, 2024

• Screening interviews to begin no earlier than: January 16, 2024

• On-site interviews to begin no earlier than: February 12, 2024

• Tentative start date: September 3, 2024

For questions about the search, please contact search committee co-chair Teresa Johnson (teresa.johnson@maine.edu; 207-581-4362) or Ian Bricknell (ian.bricknell@maine.edu; 207-581-4380).

The Brauner and Matthews labs in the Department of Zoology at the University of British Columbia (UBC) are recruiting a master’s student (MSc) for May 1st, 2024. The prospective student will be conducting research under a British Columbia Salmon Restoration and Innovation Fund (BCSRIF) funded project, investigating the roles of water acidification and habitat on imprinting and homing in Pacific salmon. Olfaction is a critical physiological system linked to the remarkable ability of Pacific salmon to return from the ocean to their natal streams to complete their life cycle. Pacific salmon are raised in conservation aquaculture programs to enhance wild stocks; however, it is not known if the conditions fish are raised under ultimately affect their imprinting and homing abilities. Findings from the prospective student’s research will be communicated to government partners with the goal of improving Pacific salmon conservation aquaculture practices.

Prospective students with an interest in animal physiology and cellular and developmental biology are encouraged to apply. The thesis project will focus on investigating mechanisms by which aquatic acidification via carbon dioxide (CO2) and habitat complexity affect the development of the olfactory system in Pacific salmon during early ontogeny. Working with UBC and hatcheries within the province, the prospective student will be responsible for generating and analyzing data and writing manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals. The prospective student will learn and apply a range of comparative physiology techniques, including techniques spanning electrophysiology, molecular physiology, and endocrinology to address their research questions. In addition to opportunities to collaborate within the Brauner and Matthews labs, the prospective student will work directly with a BCSRIF-funded postdoctoral researcher and part-time technician.

To apply, please email Dr. Ian Bouyoucos (ian.bouyoucos@zoology.ubc.ca) with 1) a cover letter including a statement of interest in the project and any relevant experiences for the position, and 2) a curriculum vitae. The application deadline is December 15th, 2023. Please include the subject line “Pacific salmon olfaction” in your email. To learn more about Dr. Brauner’s and Dr. Matthews’ research programs, see the Brauner lab (https://brauner-home.zoology.ubc.ca/) and Matthews lab (http://mosquitolab.zoology.ubc.ca/) websites.

Bernhardt Lab www.bernhardtlab.org

Department of Integrative Biology, University of Guelph

Details

Annual salary: Minimum stipends of $30,000 – $32,000 per year

Starting date: January, May or September 2024

Closing date: November 30, 2023

The Bernhardt Lab is looking to recruit two fully funded graduate students (MSc or PhD) to join our group. Our work combines ‘curiosity-inspired’ and ‘use-driven’ research, with the aim of advancing fundamental knowledge and helping inform conservation planning. The goals of our research are 1) to predict biological responses to environmental change at multiple scales; 2) to identify the mechanisms by which biodiversity influences human health via fisheries and seafood; and 3) to harness ecological science to contribute to conservation and management solutions that benefit people and nature. We use a broad quantitative and empirical toolkit, working across sub-disciplines (physiology, evolutionary ecology, metabolic ecology, environmental data science) and combining theoretical, experimental, and comparative analyses with the aim of generating a more predictive understanding of biospheric change and implications for human well-being. We are recruiting for two projects listed below, but also welcome applicants with other interests.

1) Seafood in a changing world (MSc or PhD): Foods from aquatic sources – ‘blue foods’ (i.e., seafood including finfish, shellfish and seaweeds) are a major source of essential nutrients in the human diet and contribute to food security globally, but they are threatened by climate change. Using approaches from organismal physiology and metabolic ecology, we will use lab and field experiments to study the potential for environmental change to alter the nutritional benefits that we derive from ‘blue foods’, and what those changes mean for human health and well-being.

2) Thermal adaptation in phytoplankton (MSc or PhD): A major challenge in ecology is to predict whether populations will persist in the face of a changing climate. Will species adapt to changing patterns of temperature and nutrient supply quickly enough to persist within their current geographic ranges? We will use experimental evolution in the lab to study what limits or facilitates adaptation to changing thermal and resource regimes in aquatic ecosystems.

Applicants who are excited about working with phytoplankton or aquatic invertebrates are especially encouraged to apply, but we welcome applicants who work in a range of systems (i.e., we are beginning to work with fungi and agricultural systems as well!). More information: https://www.bernhardtlab.org/research.

What we offer: We are a collaborative, supportive, and diverse group that is dedicated to advancing science and conservation alongside justice and equity. We offer opportunities to lead independent research and work collaboratively in teams. We provide opportunities to develop a range of skills including lab and field skills, quantitative and theoretical tools, reproducible research practices, science communication and community engagement. How to apply: To apply, please fill out this form (https://tinyurl.com/bernhardt-lab) by November 30, 2023. I look forward to hearing from you! For more info, see our website (https://www.bernhardtlab.org/join-us) & questions can be directed to joey.bernhardt@uoguelph.ca

Position: We are seeking graduate students (MSc or PhD) to join a fully funded project examining how and why snow buntings are adapting to urban life under the added stress of climate change. Graduate projects may involve a diversity of approaches based on current foci and experience/interest of individual candidates, including variation in life history traits, behaviour, physiology, transcriptomics, contaminants, etc.

Project Goal: To examine the interactive mechanisms underlying performance and fitness costs and benefits of city life in an Arctic-breeding cold-specialist bird facing rapid climate change.

Start Date: Fieldwork will take place in Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada. The first field season will run from late May to July 2024, with graduate enrollment officially beginning in September 2024.

Funding: These are fully-funded positions for the entirety of the graduate degree (all research, travel & personal stipend costs covered). Funding also includes 2024 summer salary & fieldwork support from experienced snow bunting researchers who have already worked in this system.

Supervision and Collaboration: Supervised by Dr. Oliver Love (Department of Integrative Biology, University of Windsor), with possible co-supervision from Drs. Emily McKinnon (University of Manitoba) or François Vézina (Université du Québec à Rimouski). Students will join a collective bunting team examining responses to climate change, cold adaptation, population responses to human-induced change and movement ecology, as well as community engagement and youth outreach centred on northern songbirds. As such, projects are highly collaborative, with opportunities to visit and train with Drs. McKinnon’s and Dr. Vézina’s teams. The project is also supported by partnerships with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), the Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) and the Nunavut Research Institute (NRI).

Skills and Experience: Previous research experience in songbird field systems (Arctic work not necessary), a love of outdoor fieldwork, and analytical/writing experience via an honours BSc or MSc degree. Projects involve field research at a well-supported, but demanding, Arctic field site for 2-3 months/year. Wilderness First Aid training will be provided to work confidently and safely.

Approach: Our collective team is dedicated to a supportive, positive and safe environment for student mentorship and growth within an equitable, diverse and inclusive training environment that inspires and supports a diversity of enthusiastic scientists to explore and conserve the world.

Environment: Our Universities have strong Ecology and Evolution research groups and teams leading international Arctic research. We place a strong emphasis on high quality graduate training and research support, for a fun, high-achieving and yet balanced graduate experience.

Application: Please send: CV/resume, undergraduate/graduate transcripts and a statement of research interest to Dr. Oliver Love (olove@uwindsor.ca). All inquiries will be responded to, and short-listed candidates will first meet with Drs. Love, McKinnon, Vézina via video-conferencing to discuss projects and ask any questions, then with lab members without supervisors present.

Position Summary: We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic Research Assistants (RAs) for ongoing work investigating the impacts of urbanization and climate change on breeding decisions and fitness of snow buntings in Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada.

Expected duties: RAs are expected to assist with several ongoing projects. Possible duties include:

• Capturing and banding Snow Buntings.

• Hiking around the city to search/monitor nests of primarily buntings, but also for other passerine species.

• Resighting returning birds via colour bands.

• Assisting with RFID research on buntings.

• Outreach programs with local elementary and high schools, the Nunavut Arctic College, and the Nunavut Research Institute.

Field Dates: Fieldwork will take place in Iqaluit, Nunavut, Canada and will begin in late May 2024 and end in late July 2024.

Salary: This is a fully funded position, with all research, travel and personal stipend costs fully covered. Salary will be determined once start and end dates have been finalized.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience identifying birds of Eastern Canada, particularly those that occur in Nunavut.

• Comfortable with sharing rooms and living together with a small field team in a remote location.

• Comfortable hiking in uneven terrain and carrying up to 30lbs of field gear.

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn from experienced professionals.

• Excellent field notes and data entry skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience handling and banding passerines.

• Experience driving ATVs or side by side vehicles.

• Experience with handheld GPS devices.

• Previous experience in field research situations.

Supervision and Collaboration: Research Assistants will be working with team members from the University of Windsor, University of Manitoba and Université du Québec à Rimouski and will be provided with background support from Dr. Oliver Love, Dr. Emily Mckinnon and Dr. François Vézina.

Application: Please send a CV and a statement of interest to Patricia Rokitnicki (rokitnip@uwindsor.ca) by January 26st 2024.

Your job

Wageningen University & Research is recruiting a full professor (0.8 – 1.0 fte) to lead the Entomology chair group. The chair group studies many aspects of insect life, from molecular signalling mechanisms and evolutionary biology to insect behaviour in ecologically relevant settings. The group works on insects as disease vectors, insect-plant interactions and insect development from different scientific perspectives. It aims to make fundamental contributions to science, but also achieves positive impact in societal challenges such as sustainable food production, reversing biodiversity loss, and adapting farming systems to climate change. The group’s teaching portfolio reflects the breadth of the research: from the molecular to the ecological level, covering basic principles as well as their applications in society.

We are excited to recruit a new professor and group chair who will bring an inspiring vision on the future of entomological research and education within the domains of Wageningen University. The position of chair of the Entomology group provides you with the opportunity to further develop your own research track and your leadership profile with a diverse team of talented researchers, lecturers, and support staff. Together with other staff members, you are responsible for the academic and operational management of this chair group. Of primary importance to Wageningen UR is an inclusive and safe working environment for all employees and students, and the new chair must be willing to foster an inspiring and creative academic climate for the members of the chair group.

More information about our research projects, education and publications can be found at the Entomology website. A virtual tour on WUR’s green and sustainable campus can be taken here.

The Entomology chair group is currently composed of 5 tenured and non-tenured scientific staff, 1 special professor, 3 lecturers, 5 postdoctoral researchers, 41 PhD candidates and 11 support staff. It is embedded in the Plant Sciences Group, one of five science groups at Wageningen University & Research, which has state-of-the-art instruments and facilities. The Plant Sciences Group comprises 19 chair groups and 8 applied research units. The chair group Entomology is affiliated with the graduate schools Experimental Plant Sciences (EPS) and Production Ecology and Resource Conservation (PE&RC). The new chair will contribute constructively to the development and leadership of the science group and the wider collaborative research and impact environment at WUR.

Your qualities

You have a vision on important future trends and developments in the Entomology field, including your own research area, and you have ideas how these developments could translate into concrete plans for development of the chair group.

You have experience in leading professionals in an academic environment with a supportive and inclusive leadership style that stimulates personal development, collaboration, and team effort.

You have ample experience with and were successful in attracting funding and competitive grants.

You are an experienced and enthusiastic teacher and supervisor of students at different academic levels (i.e., BSc, MSc) with an enthusiastic commitment to train the next-generation entomologists.

You have concrete ideas how to contribute to and support the continuing ambitions of the chair group to achieve positive societal impact.

We offer you

You will be working for a diverse internationally-oriented organization with research collaborations all over the world. We offer a position as full professor and chair of the Entomology group. In addition to a competitive salary (maximum gross salary for starting chair holders is € 9.680,- per month), we offer several additional benefits, such as an end-of- year- extra month’s salary, a holiday allowance, and a pension plan with the Dutch pension fund for government and education. International candidates moving to the Netherlands may benefit from a special tax relief, by which 30% of their salary is exempt from tax. For further details see: https://www.wur.nl/en/Jobs/Moving-to-the-Netherlands.htm.

The position as chair is also open for candidates who prefer to work 0.8 fte instead of fulltime.Coming from abroadWe are a globally leading university in the life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees.

Coming from abroad

We are a globally leading university in the life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees.

The university’s highly qualified team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family. Furthermore, WUR offers a dual career programme for groups of partners and a specialised organization will further assist your partner in finding a job or starting a business in the Netherlands. Furthermore, we assist you in finding schools for your children and advise you on finding housing in the region or elsewhere in the Netherlands. The Wageningen University & Research’s (WUR) International Community page contains practical information about what we do to support international employees and students coming to Wageningen.

Do you want more information?

More information

Further information about the position can be acquired from Prof. Geert Smant, Chair of the Appointment Advisory Committee, email geert.smant@wur.nl, tel: +31 317 483137

More detailed information on the profile and the Entomology chair group is available upon request via the executive secretary of the Committee, Dr Ingrid Vleghels, ingrid.vleghels@wur.nl

Application

You are encouraged to upload your complete application via the respond button on top of this page. Please include in separate documents an (1) application letter, (2) curriculum vitae a (3) list of publications and (4) a 1000-word (max) statement of research and education interests and intended direction. A format for this statement is available from the executive secretary of the committee (ingrid.vleghels@wur.nl).

Applications can be sent until and including Wednesday 29 November 2023. WUR’s policy is to increase the number of women among its professors. Therefore, all female candidates matching the profile are especially invited to apply, and we want at least one of the final candidates to be female

The Committee will inform you about the status of your application after 19 December 2023. Selected candidates will be interviewed for this position on 19 January 2024. The Committee will thereafter invite short-listed candidates for a second interview and a public lecture on 14 February 2024.

Equal opportunities

Wageningen University & Research (WUR) employs a large number of people with very different backgrounds and qualities, who inspire and motivate each other. We want every talent to feel at home in our organisation and be offered the same career opportunities. We therefore especially welcome applications from people who are underrepresented at WUR. A good example of how WUR deals with inclusiveness can be read on the page working at WUR.

We are

Wageningen University & Research

The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment.

With its roughly 30 branch­es, 7,200 employees (6,400 fte) and 13,200 students and over 150.000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.. An integrated approach to problems and the cooperation between various disciplines are at the heart of Wageningen’s unique approach. WUR has been named Best Employer in the Education category for 2019-2020.

These are the points our employees list as good reasons to come work at WUR: read the 5 reasons to come work at WUR

A graduate research position (MSc or PhD program) is available in Dr. Lien Luong’s research group (https://grad.biology.ualberta.ca/luong/) at the University of Alberta. Start date: September 2024.

Project background: Exposure to parasites can lead to changes in host behavior, morphology, or physiology, even in the absence of infection. These non-consumptive effects (NCE) can be understood in the context of the “ecology of fear”. Potential projects include, but are not limited to investigating the: 1) state-dependent nature of NCE, 2) trait-mediated NCE, 3) NCE of parasites on host metabolism, and 3) evolutionary consequences of NCE. Successful applicants will investigate these questions using a fruit fly-mite system, applying concepts and techniques from behavioral ecology, physiological ecology, and/or experimental evolution. For more information: https://grad.biology.ualberta.ca/luong/

The Department of Biological Sciences at U of A is one of the largest and most scientifically diverse departments of its kind in Canada. We offer research-orientated, thesis-based graduate programs at both the MSc and PhD levels. Study programs are tailored individually to graduate student needs and emphasize interdisciplinary thinking. With ~200 graduate students, >65 full-time faculty, excellent support facilities and ample research funding, a vibrant and exciting learning environment is provided. For more information about applying to the graduate program: http://www.biology.ualberta.ca/programs/graduate/prospective/

To learn more, please send a brief statement of your research experience/interest and a copy of your curriculum vitae to lluong@ualberta.ca. Application deadline is February 1, 2024.

The UBC Biology program, jointly administered by the Departments of Botany and Zoology, invites applications for a three-year lecturer position in evolutionary biology. The position is a joint position between the Departments of Zoology and Botany and is based at the UBC campus in Vancouver. The Vancouver campus of UBC is situated on traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəyəm (Musqueam).

The successful candidate will join the teaching team for BIOL 336 (Fundamentals of Evolutionary Biology), to both teach in and coordinate this multi-section course. Classroom teaching duties include: preparing and delivering clear, engaging and interactive classes; developing evaluations and interacting with students through office hours and using online tools. Coordination duties include organizing and facilitating teaching-team meetings; managing teaching assistants; and updating the website, learning activities, course materials and tutorial activities. Other duties include managing course and tutorial registrations.

The other duties of this position will include teaching in the First-Year Seminar in Science (SCIE 113). SCIE 113 is a small, seminar-style course in which students will develop scientific literacy and communication skills, learn about research at UBC, and consider topics in the philosophy of science. The course contributes to the BSc Communication Requirement, and thus the successful candidate will have an interest and experience in teaching oral and written communication skills.

The job may include teaching other biology courses from first-year (e.g., BIOL 121, Genetics, Evolution & Ecology) to more advanced levels. Some service duties may be assigned by the Heads of Botany and Zoology.

The applicant should have experience teaching large-enrolment undergraduate classes using interactive approaches (for example flipped or blended learning approaches), creating and administering learning assessments, conducting quantitative analyses and interpretation of evolutionary biology data, and mentoring and managing teaching assistants. We seek an individual with exceptional communication, organizational and teaching skills and a record of excellence in teaching. A PhD (preferred) or MSC in evolutionary biology or a closely related field is required, with a demonstrated ability to teach evolutionary biology.

The position is a three-year contract, subject to demonstration of satisfactory performance by the end of the first year. A Lecturer is a faculty member holding a renewable term appointment. Lecturer appointments are expected to be renewed for successive terms upon demonstration of excellence in teaching. Lecturers are eligible for a professional development leave of four months (with 80% salary for the period of the leave) every six years.

Please contact the Department of Zoology Manager of Human Resources at zoology.hr@ubc.ca for additional information. All email correspondence must indicate the Evolutionary Biology lecturer position in the subject line.

Application packages should include:

(i) a cover letter outlining qualifications for the position (2 pages max) including details of teaching and/or research expertise in specific subfields of evolutionary biology;
(ii) a curriculum vitae;
(iii) a brief teaching dossier (2-3 pages max), including a statement on teaching philosophy and examples of applications of that philosophy;
(iv) evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g., teaching/course evaluations, peer-reviews of teaching); and
(v) names and contact information of three potential referees (note that these referees not be contacted until a candidate is short-listed)

The closing date for applications is October 12th at 5pm, with appointment anticipated to begin on January 1st, 2024. Applications are to be submitted on Academic Jobs Online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25643.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. Inclusion is built by individual and institutional responsibility through continuous engagement with diversity to inspire people, ideas, and actions for a better world. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. In assessing applications, UBC recognizes the legitimate impact that leaves (e.g., parental leave, leave due to illness) can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement. These leaves will be taken into careful consideration during the assessment process.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority, and members of historically marginalized groups will be given special consideration.

Also, within this hiring process we will make efforts to create an inclusive and equitable process for all candidates (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodations are available on request for applicants who are short-listed by contacting zoology.info@ubc.ca.

The Department of Zoology in the Faculty of Science at The University of British Columbia seeks candidates to fill a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Teaching position in the Biology Undergraduate Program in the area of animal physiology. The UBC Biology Program values excellence in teaching and our courses are student-centred and emphasize evidence-based effective practices in large and small enrollment courses.

Applicants must either have a PhD in physiology or a related field, or a comparable combination of graduate education and scholarly background. They should have teaching and research experience in animal physiology or related fields. Experience with evidence-based teaching, discipline-based educational research and/or scholarship of teaching and learning is strongly preferred. Successful candidates will demonstrate evidence of outstanding teaching, excellent pedagogical content knowledge and expertise in the subject area, and the ability to contribute to ongoing curriculum and course development. The ability and willingness to teach a range of subject matter and at various levels of instruction will be considered an asset. Candidates must be committed to improving biology teaching.

Duties of the position primarily involve running a large undergraduate teaching laboratory in animal physiology, conducting weekly laboratories and tutorials, delivering lectures, training and coordinating teaching assistants associated with the laboratory, and engaging students in the process of science in a laboratory setting. As a member of the UBC Educational Leadership stream, which consists of nearly 14 tenure-track faculty, the candidate is expected to demonstrate promise in educational leadership. Please see https://science.ubc.ca/sites/science.ubc.ca/files/FacultyofScience_EL_DP.pdf for examples of current educational leadership within the Faculty of Science. There are also opportunities to work in collaboration with Science Education Specialists (https://skylight.science.ubc.ca/contact) in the Biology Program. The candidate is expected to participate actively in departmental activities, service, events, and initiatives. The successful candidates will have a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, to create a welcoming community for all, particularly those who are historically, persistently or systemically marginalized.

The successful applicant will become a member of the Department of Zoology (www.zoology.ubc.ca) and teach within the UBC Biology program, which is offered in partnership with the Department of Botany. UBC is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. As one of the world's leading universities, UBC creates an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada, and the world. The Vancouver campus of UBC is situated on traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəyəm (Musqueam).

Application packages must include a single PDF document. They must include:

(1) Cover letter (up to 2 pages) that outlines:

• Your background and expertise in animal physiology

• How your expertise and scholarship in teaching will integrate within the UBC Biology Program

• How you have displayed leadership in education, community engagement, outreach, and other relevant activities

(2) Curriculum vitae, including a summary of teaching experience
(3) Statement (up to 2 pages) of teaching interests and philosophy including evidence of past effectiveness
(4) Diversity statement (1 page) describing your lived background experience (if comfortable), and your past experience and future plans regarding working with a diverse student body, and contributing to a culture of equity and inclusion.
(5) Contact information for three or more people willing to serve as references

Applications must be addressed to Dr. Colin Brauner and submitted on Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25497

The closing date for applications is October 1st, 2023, with the appointment anticipated to begin on or after July 1, 2024.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. Inclusion is built by individual and institutional responsibility through continuous engagement with diversity to inspire people, ideas, and actions for a better world. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuk, or Indigenous person. In assessing applications, UBC recognizes the legitimate impact that leaves (e.g., parental leave, leave due to illness) can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement. These leaves will be taken into careful consideration during the assessment process.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority, and members of historically marginalized groups will be given special consideration.

Also, within this hiring process we will make efforts to create an inclusive and equitable process for all candidates (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodations are available on request for applicants who are short-listed by contacting Zoology Manager of Human Resources (zoology.hr@ubc.ca).

The Department of Zoology in the Faculty of Science at The University of British Columbia invites applications for two Assistant/Associate Professor positions in Evolutionary Biology. Preference is for appointments at the level of Assistant Professor, although appointments at the Associate Professor level will be considered in exceptional circumstances. These are tenure track/tenured positions, with initial appointments to be made no earlier than July 1, 2024.

We seek applicants with an innovative research program to address fundamental aspects of evolution. We are excited to consider applications from all areas of evolutionary biology. Research areas that we are excited to see include, but are by no means limited to, the following:

• Machine learning/deep learning/ neural nets in evolutionary biology, including methods, data analysis and model testing.

• The development and/or application of comparative and phylogenetic comparative methods.

• High density phenomics, including the collection and/or analysis of large-scale phenotypic datasets related to morphology, behaviour or any other complex phenotype.

• Evolutionary development.

• Field-based approaches to evolutionary biology that study processes in natural settings.

Each position requires a Ph.D. degree, postdoctoral experience, and a strong record of research publications with demonstrated influence and creativity. Responsibilities include establishing and conducting an internationally competitive and externally funded research program, teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervising graduate students, and participating on service committees for the department, university, and academic/scientific community. Appointees will have a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, to creating a welcoming community for all, particularly those who are historically, persistently or systemically marginalized.

Each successful applicant will become a member of the Department of Zoology (www.zoology.ubc.ca) and a member of the Biodiversity Research Centre (BRC, https://biodiversity.ubc.ca). The Department of Zoology includes nearly 50 principal investigators and promotes integrative research in biology. Its faculty and students pursue cutting edge questions in Evolution, Ecology, Comparative Animal Physiology and Biomechanics, and Cell and Developmental Biology. Study systems range from molecules to ecosystems. The Biodiversity Research Centre is a world-class, highly interactive institute, comprising nearly 100 labs pursuing ground breaking research in evolution, ecology and conservation. The BRC is associated with the Beaty Biodiversity Museum, which houses over 2 million biological specimens. Evolutionary research in the BRC addresses questions across multiple levels of organization, using genomic, phylogenetic, and whole-organism approaches, both empirical and theoretical.

The Vancouver campus of UBC is situated on traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəyəm (Musqueam). UBC is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. As one of the world’s leading universities, UBC creates an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada, and the world.

Applicants should submit:
1. Cover letter (up to 2 pages) that outlines:
○ Your research vision and accomplishments
○ How your expertise, scholarship and planned research will integrate with the Department of Zoology and the BRC.
○ How you have displayed leadership through existing or proposed research, teaching, service, community engagement, outreach, contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion, or other relevant activities.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Statement (up to 2 pages) describing your current and proposed research program.
4. Statement (up to 1 page) of teaching interests and accomplishments, and a brief description of those core and specialist topics that you would be excited to teach.
5. Diversity statement (1 page) describing your lived background experience (if comfortable), and your past experience and future plans regarding working with a diverse student body, and contributing to a culture of equity and inclusion.
6. Up to 3 representative publications.
7. Applicants should arrange for three letters of reference to be submitted to the Academic Jobs Online system. Reference letters must be submitted by the deadline for applications to be fully considered.

Applications must be addressed to Drs. Dolph Schluter and Judith Mank and submitted to Academic Jobs Online: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/25398/ . Deadline for applications is October 1st, 2023.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. Inclusion is built by individual and institutional responsibility through continuous engagement with diversity to inspire people, ideas, and actions for a better world. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. In assessing applications, UBC recognizes the legitimate impact that leaves (e.g., parental leave, leave due to illness) can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement. These leaves will be taken into careful consideration during the assessment process.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority, and members of historically marginalized groups will be given special consideration.
Also, within this hiring process we will make efforts to create an inclusive and equitable process for all candidates (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodations are available on request for applicants who are short-listed by contacting the Zoology Manager of Human Resources (zoology.hr@ubc.ca).

The Department of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences (EOAS) in the Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC) seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) full-time, Chemical Oceanography / Marine Biogeochemistry with an expected start date of July 2024.

We seek a scholar who will conduct innovative research and contribute strongly to teaching programs with a focus on open ocean and/or coastal water chemistry. The candidate will have a strong interest in developing and applying geochemical tools to investigate the processes that control the distribution, sources, sinks, and biogeochemical cycling of marine elements, molecules, and/or their isotopic compositions, and using this information to resolve the interplay between chemical, biological, geological, and physical processes that control the chemical composition of seawater, its spatiotemporal variability, and its response to changing marine conditions.

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Earth or marine sciences, environmental chemistry, oceanography, or a related discipline at the time of appointment, and will have made, or show promise of making, impactful contributions to knowledge of ocean chemistry. Candidates should possess a strong record of research productivity commensurate with their experience, or if limited in opportunities to demonstrate this, be able to communicate a strong vision for research in the field of chemical oceanography. The candidate will be expected to develop a robust, externally funded, and internationally-recognized research program, successfully supervise graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, effectively teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Chemical Oceanography and related fields, and participate in departmental activities. Evidence of teaching excellence and interest in innovative teaching methods is welcomed. An interest in contributing to field-based learning experiences is also desirable, but not required.

They will have a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, to create a welcoming community for all, particularly those who are historically, persistently or systemically margin-alized.

EOAS is a dynamic, inter-disciplinary Earth Sciences department, with research and teaching interests spanning the history of Earth and its functioning from the core to the stratosphere (http://www.eoas.ubc.ca/). This position will build on EOAS’s internationally recognized strength in oceanographic research, with the potential to bridge to other disciplines investigating broader interactions of the ocean with the Earth system. EOAS houses state-of-the-art chemical clean laboratories and analytical instrumentation at the Pacific Centre for Isotopic and Geochemical Research (PCIGR) and at the Microbeam and X-ray Diffraction Facility. UBC is also home to numerous shared research facilities, and provides access to a wide range of field sampling opportunities in coastal and offshore marine environments in the Pacific and Arctic Oceans.

UBC and EOAS strive to be leaders in diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a commitment to representation. UBC’s strategic plan identifies inclusion as one of our key priorities. We welcome colleagues with the experiences and competencies to contribute to our principles of inclusion, equity and diversity throughout campus life, and all candidates with experience and interest in supporting historically and currently marginalized groups in their teaching or research, building on existing efforts across the UBC Faculty of Science (https://science.ubc.ca/faculty/diversity).

The Vancouver campus of UBC is situated on traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəyəm (Musqueam).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

How to apply: Candidates can submit their applications through the following link: https://www.eoas.ubc.ca/chemocean-eoas-1

They should upload a single PDF file that includes:

a cover letter,
a detailed curriculum vitae,
a one-page summary of research interests and accomplishments,
a one-page outline of a potential five-year research program, including potential funding sources,
a one-page statement of teaching philosophy,
up to three recent publications (or other research contributions), and
the names and contact information for three referees.
Diversity statement (1 page) describing your lived background experience (if comfortable), and your past experience and future plans regarding working with a diverse student body, and contributing to a culture of equity and inclusion.

The closing date for applications is October 1, 2023, at which point referees will be contacted for those applicants selected for further consideration to provide letters within a three-week timeframe. We aim to conduct in-person interviews before the end of 2023. The successful applicant will be expected to start as soon as July 2024, or at a date of mutual agreement. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

Questions should be directed to the Search Committee at jobs@eoas.ubc.ca

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. Inclusion is built by individual and institutional responsibility through continuous engagement with diversity to inspire people, ideas, and actions for a better world. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. In assessing applications, UBC recognizes the legitimate impact that leaves (e.g., parental leave, leave due to illness) can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement. These leaves will be taken into careful consideration during the assessment process.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority, and members of historically marginalized groups will be given special consideration.

Also, within this hiring process we will make efforts to create an inclusive and equitable process for all candidates (including but not limited to people with disabilities). Confidential accommodations are available on request for applicants who are short-listed by contacting eliu@eoas.ubc.ca