"Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences (tenure track)"

Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.

Position Information

Job TitleAssistant Professor, Biological Sciences (tenure track)Applications Accepted FromUniversity Wide, Public: Open to the PublicSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsPlease complete and submit the online application and submit the required documents and information.

Attach the following documents:

(1) Cover letter

(2) CV

(3) Research statement, including goals, achievements, and future plans (max 3 pages)

(4) Teaching philosophy (max 2 pages)

(5) DEI statement (max 1 page)

Additionally, you will be prompted to enter contact information for a minimum of three professional references. These referees will receive a unique link inviting them to provide a reference letter on your behalf.

Review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled; for full consideration, please apply by the posting close date.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, and retirement.Posting Number20162396FJob DescriptionThe Department of Biological Sciences (https://www.ohio.edu/cas/biology) in the College of Arts and Sciences at Ohio University (www.ohio.edu) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank in Genetics / Genomics. We seek an integrative organismal geneticist that employs state-of-the-art laboratory, computational, and genomic approaches using multicellular animal organisms. The successful applicant is expected to add breadth to our department through interactions with molecular and cellular biologists, microbiologists, and organismal biologists. Broad areas of research are welcome including genotype-to-phenotype functional genomics; varied aspects of developmental biology (e.g., epigenetics, signaling pathways), ecological and/or evolutionary biology (e.g., responses or adaptation to abiotic or biotic stressors); or disease susceptibility. We seek applicants that can contribute to integrative projects with department faculty as well as faculty in other departments and institutes at Ohio University. The successful applicant is expected to maintain an externally funded research program, mentor diverse graduate and undergraduate students, and contribute to teaching General Genetics, Laboratory in Genetics, Molecular Genetics or a course in the applicant’s area of specialization.Minimum QualificationsPhD in Biology, Genetics, or related field by start date of appointment.Preferred Qualifications· Post-doctoral experience

· Experience studying genetics in a eukaryotic system

· Strong statistical and computational skills

DepartmentBiological SciencesPay RateSalary will be commensurate with education and experience, while also considering internal equity. Employees also enjoy a generous benefits package including paid holidays, sick time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package (including but not limited to health, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance), an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% company contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, transgender care, flextime and flexplace policies, counseling and mental health care, access to professional development programs and more. Additional information is available at https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits.Job Open Date01/30/2024Posting Close Date03/14/2024Employment Typefull-time regularJob CategoryTenure Track FacultyMonths9 monthPlanning UnitCollege of Arts & SciencesWork ScheduleCampusAthensApplicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.Joey Pierce, piercej@ohio.edu, 740-593-4565Diversity StatementOhio University is proud of its rich history, diverse campuses, international communities, and beautiful Appalachian settings. As part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming, respectful, diverse, and inclusive workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ethnicity, national origin, national ancestry, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military service or veteran status, mental or physical disability, or genetic information. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter
3. Research Interest
4. Teaching philosophy statement
5. Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Statement

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