Assistant Professor, Computational Ecology

The Department of Biological Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY invites
applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Computational
Ecology. We seek a passionate and innovative individual who uses sophisticated computational
methods and/or mathematical modeling applied to large and complex datasets to understand
and/or forecast biological and ecological phenomena across time and space. The ideal candidate
will have demonstrated potential to establish a strong externally funded research program,
primarily in computational ecology but with potential for a laboratory component, and contribute to
the teaching mission of the department.
All candidates must hold a Ph.D. degree, or foreign degree equivalent in ecology and/or biology or a
closely related field. Postdoctoral experience is strongly preferred. Candidates for the rank of
Assistant Professor must exhibit promise of future distinction in research, scholarship, and
teaching. Specifically, candidates who have the demonstrated potential to establish a strong
externally funded research program, primarily in computational ecology but with potential for a
laboratory component are desired.
All exceptional candidates will be considered, and we especially encourage applications from
individuals who will bring computational research approaches and skill sets to address
fundamental problems in ecology. A candidate who complements existing strengths at Rensselaer
and who can leverage existing platforms such as the Darrin Freshwater Institute, the Jefferson
Project at Lake George, and the Rensselaer Future of Computing Institute (FOCI) is desired.
We seek candidates who are experienced in the use of sophisticated computational methods
and/or mathematical modeling applied to large and complex datasets to understand and/or
forecast biological and ecological phenomena across time and space. and contribute to the
teaching mission of the department.
Applicants must meet stated minimum education and experience requirements.
Expected hiring range: $95,000 - $108,000
Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors
that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications,
experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as
Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.
Please visit this link https://careers.rpi.edu/en-us/job/494767/assistant-professor-computationalecology
to view the official job posting and create a brief online profile with contact information for
3 professional references. If you need assistance with the online application process, please
contact careers@rpi.edu.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applications received by April 1, 2025 will
receive first consideration.