The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) seeks to fill a tenure-track, assistant or associate level faculty position in conservation genomics. We seek candidates who use genomic tools to study population and evolutionary processes related to the conservation of rare or foundational species threatened by human activities. The ideal candidate would be able to develop and apply mathematical, statistical, or computational models to genomic data, have natural history knowledge of their study organisms, and/or translate their findings into conservation applications.

The posted UC salary scales (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/index.html ) set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 1. The salary range for this position is $78,200-$121,600. “Off-scale salaries”, i.e. a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop a rigorous, externally funded research program. This position also includes teaching responsibilities at the undergraduate and graduate levels with innovative pedagogical approaches. We are especially interested in candidates teaching conservation biology and/or a course that would satisfy the UCLA curriculum diversity requirement. We welcome candidates who demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion through research, teaching, mentoring, community engagement and/or service, through inclusive mentoring practices. Necessary qualifications include a PhD degree in a relevant discipline and evidence of research productivity through journal publications and funding consistent with career stage.

Please direct inquiries to Search Committee Chair, Professor Kirk Lohmueller (klohmueller@ucla.edu). Submit application packages online through [https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF09875] and include the following separate documents: 1) cover letter; 2) curriculum vita; 3) statement of research interests; 4) statement of teaching expertise; 5) statement of formal and informal activities to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion; and 6) names of three referees. Letters of recommendation will be solicited for select candidates after initial screening with a request for return within 1 week. Individuals with a history of mentoring students under-represented in the sciences are encouraged to apply. The University of California seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of California, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. Complete applications must be submitted by November 18, 2024.

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The EEB Department at UCLA is a vibrant and expanding department of 29 current faculty members with ecological and evolutionary strengths in conservation, field, genomic, and quantitative biology, and behavior. The department is part of a dynamic interdepartmental research community in computational biology, bioinformatics, genomics, conservation, and marine biology across the greater UCLA campus. The successful candidate would be a part of this rich network, with many opportunities to collaborate between disciplines and departments. EEB features a large graduate program, three undergraduate majors (Biology; Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution; Marine Biology), and two minors (Conservation Biology and Evolutionary Medicine). EEB is home to the Donald R. Dickey Collection of Birds and Mammals, co-administers UCLA’s La Kretz Center for California Conservation Sciences, is also closely associated with Stunt Ranch UC Reserve, the UCLA Mathias Botanical Garden, and the Center for Education and Innovation and Learning in the Sciences. EEB faculty have affiliations or close ties with the Institute for Quantitative and Computational Biosciences and the Institute of Environment and Sustainability, the David Geffen School of Medicine (Departments of Human Genetics & Computational Medicine), the Samueli School of Engineering (Department of Computer Science), and the Fielding School of Public Health.

We strongly encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented across national origin, physical ability, gender, and sexual identity. UCLA is home to a diverse student body of 46,000 undergraduate and graduate students and is the #1 public research university, and a top ranked school for social mobility out of the top 20 national universities. UCLA also aims to achieve designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution by 2025. We encourage applications from individuals with a demonstrated history of commitment to teaching and mentoring students from groups that are underrepresented in the sciences.

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