Job Abstract

The Department of Integrative Biology (IB) at the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position in the area of global change biology with emphasis on the Ecology and Evolution of Host-Microbe Interactions. The potential start date is July 1, 2025.

The Department of Integrative Biology at the University of California, Berkeley seeks candidates working on the ecological and/or evolutionary dynamics of host-microbe interactions in the context of global change. Researchers working on any aspect of the ecology and/or evolution of host-microbe interactions including pathogens/parasites, microbiomes and mutualisms are encouraged to apply. We seek a colleague who uses any combination of laboratory, fieldwork or theoretical approaches. Candidates will be expected to have a strong interest in both undergraduate and graduate teaching and to contribute to instruction in core courses in ecology, evolution, microbial interactions and/or global change. Competitive candidates will demonstrate evidence of outstanding research productivity, the potential to obtain external funding, a commitment to excellence in teaching and in mentoring of undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows, and a commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, non-discrimination, and belonging consistent with Berkeley's principles of community. We anticipate that on-campus interviews will be held during November and December 2024.

UCB has exceptional strengths in many areas of climate change science, technology, economics, and policy, and our new colleague will have the opportunity to partner in research and teaching. The ideal candidate will develop collaborative links with faculty working in these areas while also providing distinctive, complementary expertise in the ecology and evolution of host-microbe interactions. Learn more about the Department of Integrative Biology at: https://ib.berkeley.edu.

The department is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents. We are also interested in candidates who have had non-traditional career paths or who have taken time off for family reasons, or who have achieved excellence in careers outside academia. For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit: http://ofew.berkeley.edu/new-faculty.

The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in University programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation. Consistent with this commitment, UC Berkeley requires all applicants for Senate faculty positions to complete, sign, and upload an Authorization of Information Release form into AP Recruit as part of their application. If an applicant does not include the signed authorization, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration. Although all applicants for faculty recruitments must complete the entire application, applicants will only be subject to reference checks if and when they are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer. More information is available on this website.

Minimum Basic Qualifications:

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

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

Preferred Qualifications:

-Applicants with an exceptional research record in the ecology and evolution of host-microbe interactions in the context of global change biology are encouraged to apply.

-Demonstrate evidence of commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching and research mentoring, and public outreach.

-Demonstrate evidence of commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

-Demonstrate potential for funding.

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UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).

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.

Please refer to the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy and the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy.

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.