WSU
Assistant Professor
Pullman, WA · Full-time
No sponsorship$80k-$95kDetected 6 days ago
HRISBioinformaticsMolecular BiologyResearchCommunicationCollaborationMentoringPublic Speaking
About the role
- We seek to hire a creative and engaging scholar whose research leverages modern genomic tools to gain fundamental or applied insights into evolutionary processes.
- We seek candidates working on functional and/or evolutionary genomics in vertebrate systems, broadly defined.
- The successful candidate will contribute to training the next generation of biology students in skills such as bioinformatics, genomics, and the analysis of large datasets.
Responsibilities
- Located 80 miles south of metropolitan Spokane, Pullman is also a quick drive away from the scenic Idaho panhandle and Moscow Mountain.
- Together over 700 CAS faculty and staff deliver more than 50% of WSU's total undergraduate and graduate instruction, including the vast majority of WSU's core curriculum.
- We drive disciplinary and transdisciplinary research, scholarship, and creative activities across the arts, humanities, social sciences, sciences and mathematics.
- The College of Arts & Sciences seeks to lead a reimagining of WSU's land-grant mission for the 21 st century, expanding the boundaries of creativity and discovery while simultaneously recognizing more completely our obligations to the State and the communities we serve.
- We owe our deepest gratitude to the Native peoples of this region and maintain our commitment towards reconciliation.
Requirements
- Experience with or potential for quality mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students undertaking independent research projects.
Compensation
- $80,000.00 to $95,000.00 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications
- In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position.
- Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range.
Benefits
- WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave
- medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
- deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts.
- For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Faculty and Total Compensation.
- Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
Company info
- At the School of Biological Sciences, we are shaping the future of biological discovery, from molecular biology to ecosystem dynamics.
Visa & Work Authorization
- May be eligible for work visa sponsorship
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