Assistant Professor - Human Evolutionary Biology - Integrative Biology

Assistant Professor - Human Evolutionary Biology - Integrative Biology

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Position Overview

Position title : Assistant Professor - Human Evolutionary Biology - Integrative Biology

Salary range : The current salary range for this position is $78,200 - $123,400 (9-month academic year salary), however, off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions.

Anticipated start : July 1, 2025

Application Window

Open date : July 12, 2024

Next review date : Tuesday, Sep 17, 2024 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date : Tuesday, Sep 17, 2024 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position Description

The Department of Integrative Biology (IB) at the University of California, Berkeley, seeks an interdisciplinary scientist working on questions in Human Evolutionary Biology, including human origins, human dispersal and diversity, adaptation to local environments, coevolution with pathogens and human symbionts, and the use of evolutionary analyses for understanding disease etiology, physiology, and the human condition more generally.

We seek a colleague who is highly integrative with a background in one or more of the fields of paleontology, anatomy, physiology, genetics, or comparative primatology, and who is using laboratory experiments and / or field work to address fundamental evolutionary questions.

Candidates will be expected to have a strong interest in both undergraduate and graduate teaching and to contribute to instruction in core courses in anatomy, physiology, human evolution, or other forms of organismal biology.

Competitive candidates will demonstrate evidence of outstanding research productivity, potential to obtain external funding, a commitment to excellence in teaching and in mentoring of undergraduates, graduate students, and post-docs, and a commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, non-discrimination, and belonging consistent with Berkeley's principles of community.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

PhD (or equivalent international degree), or enrolled in PhD or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application.

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

PhD degree (or equivalent international degree) must be held by start date.

Preferred qualifications

Applicants with an exceptional research record in any area of human evolutionary biology are encouraged to apply.

Preferred qualifications also include that applicants :

• Demonstrate excellence, originality, and productivity in research record in any area of human evolutionary biology.
• Demonstrate evidence of commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching and research mentoring, as well as public outreach.
• Demonstrate evidence of commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, non-discrimination, and belonging.
• Demonstrate success for potential for success in securing external funding.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research Objectives
• Teaching Statement - Discuss prior teaching experience, teaching philosophy, and future teaching interests, including specific efforts and future plans to support the success of all students through curriculum, classroom environment, pedagogy, and mentoring.
• Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley.
• Significant Publication #1 - In addition to your publication, provide a statement that begins with the manuscript title and author list and then summarize, in approximately 300 words, the significance of the selected publication.
• Significant Publication #2 - In addition to your publication, provide a statement that begins with the manuscript title and author list and then summarize, in approximately 300 words, the significance of the selected publication.
• Significant Publication #3 - In addition to your publication, provide a statement that begins with the manuscript title and author list and then summarize, in approximately 300 words, the significance of the selected publication.
• Brief Description of Research Accomplishments
• Authorization to Release Information Form - A reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer.

Reference requirements

3-5 required (contact information only)

Job location : Berkeley, CA

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

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