Assistant or Associate Professor Space Biology​/Astrobiology

Assistant or Associate Professor Space Biology / Astrobiology

Location:

Brevard
Work Type:
Full Time (30% teaching, 70% research)

Start Date:

January 2027

• Teach a 3‑credit course in space life sciences for undergraduate and graduate students each year.
• Train and mentor PhD students and supervise undergraduate and graduate research.
• Contribute to the development and revision of graduate curriculum and assist with curriculum development for new BS, MS, and PhD programs in space sciences.
• Conduct research in space biology, space biomanufacturing, and/or astrobiology, with a particular interest in extremophile research.
• Secure grant and contract funding, with an emphasis on federal competitive grant support.
• Engage in extension activities related to the program area and participate in the CALS Honors Program, distance education, and international education as appropriate.
• Carry out scholarly activities related to teaching, including advising students, publishing teaching‑related scholarship, producing learning tools, and participating in professional development.

• Doctoral degree (or foreign equivalent) in the life sciences with a strong background in space biology and/or astrobiology.
• Demonstrated experience in successful research, publication of peer‑reviewed papers as first author, and proficient verbal and written communication.
• Experience or proven ability in securing extramural funding.
• Commitment to the mission of the land‑grant system and to UF core values.
• Supportive of UF’s Equal Employment Opportunity policies; eligibility to work in the U.S. required.
• Preferred:
  Postdoctoral experience and a strong record of successful grant writing.

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S.