The Department of Biology and Biochemistry at the University of Houston invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Applicants with research interests and a record of accomplishment using quantitative approaches in evolutionary biology or ecology are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will have research interests that complement existing departmental strengths in evolutionary genetics and genomics, evolutionary ecology, community ecology, and evolutionary and ecological theory. The position requires a Ph.D. and significant relevant academic experience. Faculty members are expected to establish and maintain nationally competitive externally funded research programs and to participate in graduate and undergraduate teaching. The Department of Biology has state-of-the-art laboratory space, well- equipped core facilities, high-performance computing resources, and a coastal research and education center. Broad opportunities exist for research collaborations within the University of Houston as well as at nearby institutions. Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae with names and contact information for three references, research plan, one-page statement of teaching interests, and cover letter to: https://jobs.uh.edu (search under Faculty for FAC000703, then click 'Apply Online'). Review of applications will begin by November 1, 2018 and continue until the position is filled. The University of Houston, with one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation, seeks to recruit and retain a diverse community of scholars. The University of Houston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University of Houston is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.
