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Assistant Professor of Ecology and Evolution of Emerging Diseases

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University of Massachusetts Boston
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UMass Boston

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Job no: 506490
Position Type: Faculty Full Time
Campus: UMass Boston
Department: Biology
Date opened: 06 Oct 2020 Eastern Daylight Time
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The Biology Department at the University of Massachusetts Boston seeks applicants for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor in the Ecology and Evolution of Emerging Diseases, starting in September 2021. Individuals applying for this position should be well-versed in epidemiology and evolutionary or ecological theory as applied to emerging human, plant, agricultural, or wildlife diseases.

We are particularly interested in applicants with cutting-edge research in emerging disease and global environmental change. This includes research on epidemiology or public health in urban settings from an ecological or evolutionary point of view. We expect that candidates for the position could employ a broad range of different approaches in their research including, but not restricted to, fieldwork, mathematical modeling, immunological bioinformatics, and biological networks, and that they will complement existing strengths of the department in plant and animal model systems.

The Assistant Professor is expected to establish an externally funded research program, direct the research of students at the undergraduate, masters, and doctoral levels, interact with a dynamic group of ecologists and evolutionary biologists, and become an active participant in the established Environmental and/or Molecular, Cellular, and Organismal Biology Ph.D. programs. Excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels is expected, and those using innovative pedagogical approaches are encouraged to apply. The specific courses taught will depend on expertise. A Ph.D. and postdoctoral training (or equivalent professional experience) in epidemiology, disease ecology, pathogen evolutionary biology, human health, or related fields is required. In line with our commitment to improving diversity and inclusivity in the sciences, we are actively seeking to increase representation of faculty from historically underrepresented groups in ecology and evolution. We especially encourage scientists who are members of underrepresented groups to apply.

All biology labs are in the new Integrated Sciences Complex, which also houses core facilities for genomics, imaging and flow cytometry. The university is home to excellent research centers including the Nantucket Field Station, the UMass Boston-Dana Farber/Harvard Cancer Center Partnership, the Center for Personalized Cancer Therapy, the UMass Center for Health Equity Intervention Research, the UMass Center for Clinical and Translational Science, and the UMass Boston Venture Development Center.

UMass has the most diverse student body of any 4-year institution in New England, with a majority being students of color. Many of our students come from immigrant backgrounds and/or are the first in their families to attend college. The campus itself is situated on a peninsula extending into Boston Harbor, with wonderful views of the city and harbor.

Application instructions:

Please apply online and submit (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a concise statement of research accomplishments and long-term vision, (4) a statement of teaching experience and goals, and (5) a diversity statement that reflects the candidate’s experience and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Names and contact information for three letters of reference should be included.

For further information, visit the Biology Department website (https://www.umb.edu/academics/csm/biology) or contact Drs. Doug Woodhams or Liam Revell, Co-Chairs of the Search Committee, at douglas.woodhams@umb.edu or liam.revell@umb.edu.

Target date for receipt of applications is November 15, 2020, but applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

Applications close:

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Working at University of Massachusetts Boston

The University of Massachusetts Boston is nationally recognized as a model of excellence for urban public universities. The scenic waterfront campus is located next to the John F. Kennedy Library, with easy access to downtown Boston. 

The second-largest campus in the UMass system, UMass Boston combines a small-college experience with the vast resources of a major research university. With a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio, students easily interact with professors because most teaching occurs in small class sizes. Ninety-three percent of full-time faculty hold the highest degree in their fields.

UMass Boston’s academic excellence is reflected by a growing student body of nearly 16,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The university’s eight colleges offer more than 100 undergraduate programs and 50 graduate programs. The University Honors Program serves 300 students who thrive on intellectual challenge. Enriched courses probe more deeply into theory or venture further into application.

UMass Boston’s diverse student body provides a global context for student learning, and its location in a major U.S. city provides connections to employers in industries such as finance, health care, technology, service, and education, offering students opportunities to gain valuable in-school experience via internships, clinicals, and other career-related placements.

More than 100 student organizations — including clubs, literary magazines, newspaperradio stationart gallery, and 16 NCAA Division III sports teams — offer a rich campus life. Students live throughout Greater Boston and in apartment communities just steps from the campus, and enjoy the rich amenities, cultural attractions, and educational opportunities that make the city the biggest and best college town in the nation.

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