The Institute of Arctic Biology and the Department of Biology and Wildlife at the University of Alaska Fairbanks seek applicants for a tenure-track faculty position inintegrative evolutionary genetics at the Assistant Professor level. Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in the biological sciences or a related field. Postdoctoral and teaching experience, a record of extramural funding, and evidence of the ability to supervise graduate students and collaborate with fellow faculty are preferred.
Outstanding applicants conducting innovative research that integrates evolutionary studies of genotype and phenotype are encouraged to apply. Research areas of special interest include adaptation and natural selection in northern or extreme environments, the evolutionary genetics of development, genomics and bioinformatics, evolutionary theory and population genetics, statistical and quantitative genetics, and the application of next-generation sequencing technologies to research questions in these areas. Responsibilities will include advising Ph.D. and M.S. students and teaching two semester-long courses at the graduate or undergraduate level per year in evolution or genetics.The successful candidate will have the opportunity to interact and collaborate with approximately 50 faculty studying a diverse array of topics. The Department of Biology and Wildlife has approximately 450 undergraduate and 110 graduate students, including over 50 Ph.D. students. Numerous field stations, research centers, and laboratory facilities are available (www.iab.uaf.edu/research/programs.php), including the Bonanza Creek LTER, Life Science Informatics, Core Facility for Nucleic Acid Analysis, R.G. White Large Animal Research Station, Center for Alaska Native Health Research, Animal Quarters, Toolik Field Station, Spatial Ecology Laboratory, Alaska Geobotany Center, University of Alaska Museum, and the Arctic Region Supercomputing Center. Additional details about our faculty and programs are available at the Institute of Arctic Biology website (www.iab.uaf.edu/). Fairbanks has ready access to incredible outdoor opportunities, and as the second largest population center in Alaska, has unusual cultural, artistic, and recreational opportunities for a community of its size. Applications must be completed online (www.uakjobs.com/) and should include a curriculum vitae, separate statements of research and teaching, and four letters of recommendation. The position is open until filled, but file reviews will begin 15 October 2013. **List URL for online job application: forthcoming** Questions can be addressed to Dr. Kevin Winker, [email protected] . The University of Alaska is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply
