Assistant Professor - Conservation Geneticist– Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

Assistant Professor - Conservation Geneticist– Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

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Work type: Tenure-Track Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Biology/Life Science, Agricultural Sciences
Department:  - AG-WILDLIFE ECOLOGY - CONSERV

Assigned responsibilities will include: developing an internationally recognized research program that incorporates broadly defined genetic approaches in the study of wildlife ecology and conservation; teaching 2 courses annually in the general area of conservation genetics, including WIS 3533C Conservation Genetics, a core course in our undergraduate curriculum; developing a course in the area of your expertise.

We are seeking candidates who excel in applying genetic approaches to advance the study of wildlife ecology and conservation. Examples of qualified candidates include those who emphasize applied genetic and genomic approaches to the study of wildlife management and conservation; embed their work within ecological and evolutionary principles; use the latest in genomic and bioinformatic approaches (e.g., whole genome sequencing, eDNA and Metabarcoding) for studying terrestrial vertebrates.

• A doctorate (PhD or DPhil) in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, mentoring, and promoting a varied educational and professional environment.
• Strong record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience in training and communicating genetics research to managers.
• Leadership experience and stakeholder engagement.

• Conservation genomics: application of genomic data and technologies to study and manage biodiversity.
• Publication record: strong record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration: bridges gaps between genetics and other disciplines such as landscape ecology, field ecology, global change, and disease ecology.
• Leadership experience: roles within organizations/projects that demonstrate interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Stakeholder engagement: experience and/or willingness to work with local, state, and federal natural resource agencies, NGOs, and private landowners.
• Communication: experience in training and communicating genetics research to managers.
• Global perspective: brings a broad perspective to local topics or issues; extrapolates research results beyond immediate projects.
• Professional recognition: grants, awards, speaking engagements, and professional appointments.
• Teaching and mentoring: experience with graduate and undergraduate students and fostering learning environments that facilitate student learning and growth.

Review of application materials will begin on February 27, 2026 and will continue until a viable applicant pool is established. Interviews are expected to begin in early April 2026.

Submit cover letter, teaching and mentoring statement on philosophy and practice (1 page max), research statement aligning current and future research program with this position (2 pages max), and letters of recommendation.

This position is available in August 2026, but the start date is negotiable. Compensation is commensurate with the education, experience, and qualifications of the selected applicant.

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.