Assistant Professor - Ecology and Evolution

The Department of Biology at Syracuse University invites applications for a tenure-track position in the broad fields of Ecology and Evolution. The candidate is expected to complement and build on existing research strengths in the Department of Biology which span a diversity of scales and systems. The department includes faculty conducting research in evolutionary genomics, microbial ecology and evolution, reproductive evolution, organismal functional morphology, organismal ecology, community ecology, and ecosystem science.

Research focus can range from gene to ecosystem scales and include, but not limited to, functional genomic, behavioral, physiological, and computational approaches, as well as acoustic and satellite remote sensing and field experiments. Research areas of particular interest include those that fall within the broadly defined area of global change biology as it influences organismal biology or ecosystems. The successful candidate is expected to develop a rigorous externally funded research program, participate in graduate and undergraduate teaching, and mentoring in the areas of their expertise.

The research environment at Syracuse University is highly collaborative both within and between departments, research centers, and institutes. In particular, faculty benefit from interactions with the Bio Inspired Institute and the strong research and educational ties with the adjacent State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry. The successful candidate will establish their research lab in the Biology Department, housed in the world-class Life Sciences Complex.

Syracuse University is fully committed to fostering a community that is welcoming to all. In the classroom and across campus, our commitment is rooted in the belief that multiple points of view, life experiences and backgrounds are essential to academic excellence.

Competitive salary, start-up funds, and laboratory space will be provided. Located between the Adirondack Mountains, Finger Lakes, and Lake Ontario regions of upstate New York, the metropolitan area of Syracuse boasts myriad cultural and recreational opportunities and offers a wide array of urban, small town, and rural living. Questions can be addressed to search chair Susan Parks at sparks.

Qualifications

* Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Ecology, Evolution, or a related field with an outstanding record of research.

Job Specific Qualifications

Not Applicable

Responsibilities

* Teaching two courses per year (1:1 load), research, and service.

* Complementing and building on existing research strengths in the Department of Biology which span a diversity of scales and systems.

* Developing a rigorous externally funded research program, participate in graduate and undergraduate teaching, and mentoring in the areas of their expertise.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

Application Instructions

For full consideration, applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, and arrange for three reviewers to submit recommendation letters. Review of applications will begin November 30, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.