Assistant Professor in Ecosystem Ecology

Position Summary

The Odum School of Ecology at the University of Georgia invites applications for four tenure‑track positions in Ecosystem Ecology at the Assistant Professor level. These are academic‑year, 9‑month appointments that would begin on either August 1, 2026 or August 1, 2027. We seek to hire two colleagues with expertise in aquatic ecosystems (freshwater, marine, or wetland) and two with expertise in terrestrial ecosystems.

We are willing to consider one hire at the Associate Professor level for an exceptional candidate who is a recognized leader in their field. Successful candidates will build on the long‑standing legacy of ecosystem ecology in the school and will have opportunities to forge collaborations with faculty in other units on campus, such as Forestry and Natural Resources, Marine Sciences, Crop and Soil Sciences, Plant Biology, Entomology, and Geography.

• Ph.D. in Ecology or a related field.

• Demonstrated record of scholarship, synergistic activities, and potential to maintain an active, externally funded research program.
• Expertise in ecosystem ecology, including topics such as biogeochemical cycles, land‑atmosphere interactions, pollutant cycling, microbial processes, and ecosystem resilience in the context of global changes.
• Broad array of research approaches, including field work, lab methodologies, and/or computational or theoretical methods.
• Prior postdoctoral experience is preferred.

• Teach ecology courses at the graduate and undergraduate levels, including mid‑ and large‑enrollment courses for non‑majors.
• Develop and maintain an extramurally funded research program that is recognized nationally and internationally.
• Engage in synergistic collaborations, share instrumentation, and leverage existing strengths within the School of Ecology.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or other protected status.