Assistant Professor in Integrative Physiology

The University of Washington (UW) Department of Biology is seeking to hire a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor in integrative physiology. A successful candidate would take innovative and collaborative approaches while working in an organismal framework to address integration of physiological processes across 1) biological levels,  2) organisms and ecosystems, and/or 3) ecological or evolutionary timescales. Example topics include physiological responses to environmental change and variability, maintenance of homeostasis, the molecular basis of metabolic adaptation, physiological interactions between organisms, and mechanisms of physiological evolution. In keeping with our department’s broad taxonomic breadth (plants, animals, fungi, microbes), we welcome candidates from a variety of backgrounds.

Successful applicants are expected to develop an original, independent, extramurally-funded research program in integrative physiology, and promote diversity and equity in their research, teaching, and service activities. They will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses as appropriate. UW faculty members engage in scholarship, teaching, and service. The position is provides salary support for 9 months and has an anticipated start date of September 16, 2023.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans. The University is the 2006 recipient of the Alfred P. Sloan award for Faculty Career Flexibility and is committed to supporting the work-life balance of its faculty. Our NSF-supported ADVANCE program http://advance.washington.edu/ is dedicated to increasing the participation of women in STEM disciplines.

Applicants must have earned a doctorate, or foreign equivalent, in the biological sciences or a related field by the date of appointment.