Assistant Professor of Biology

Assistant Professor

Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Disease

The Department of Biology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) at the University of Florida invites applicants for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level focused on theoretical and quantitative approaches to the ecology and evolution of infectious disease. We are seeking an exceptional scholar to establish an externally funded research program to investigate fundamental questions on the dynamics of infectious disease and host-parasite systems using mathematical, quantitative or computational approaches.

The position is aimed at deepening our theoretical and mathematical understanding of infectious disease systems, but we are open to applicants engaged in collaborative research at any level of biological organization, from cells to ecosystems, and in any system (e.g., marine, terrestrial, freshwater, human). This research program would ideally be broadly collaborative in nature, include both undergraduate and graduate students, and complement existing strengths in theoretical ecology and evolution in the department and across campus.

Teaching could include contributions to the undergraduate curriculum in ecology and evolution, and specialized courses such as theoretical infectious disease biology, and the evolution of pathogens.

The successful candidate would have an opportunity to interact with researchers in a wide variety of programs and units related to infectious disease at the University of Florida, including the UF Emerging Pathogens Institute, the Florida Museum of Natural History, the UF Genetics Institute, the UF Biodiversity Institute, the UF Informatics Institute, the Center for Statistics and Quantitative Infectious Diseases in the College of Medicine, the One Health Center of Excellence in the College of Public Health, the Department of Plant Pathology and other departments in the Institute for Food and Agricultural Sciences, and the Departments of Physics, Geography, and Mathematics (among others) within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

The candidate would have access to extraordinary data management and analysis resources, including one of the nation's most powerful supercomputers.

UF is the state's oldest, largest, and most comprehensive land grant university with an enrollment of over 50,000 students. UF is located in Gainesville, a city of approximately 150,000 residents in North-Central Florida, 50 miles from the Gulf, and 67 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and within a 2-hour drive to large metropolitan areas (Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville). The beautiful climate and extensive nearby parks and recreational areas afford year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, and nature photography.

UF's museums, and performing arts center support a range of activities and cultural events for residents to enjoy. Alachua County schools are highly rated and offer a variety of programs including magnet schools and an international baccalaureate program.

Required Qualifications:

PhD in Biology, Computational Biology, Applied Mathematics or Biomathematics, or related field

Special Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applications must be submitted online. A complete application includes:
Letter of application summarizing the applicant's qualifications, interests, and suitability for the position; a complete curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy; a research statement; and the names and email addresses of three references. Review of complete applications will begin on October 16, 2026, but applications received after this date may be considered at the discretion of the committee and/or hiring authority.

The position will remain open until filled.