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Tenure Track: Assistant Professor

College Station, TX • On-site

Texas A&M University
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Job description

The Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University (TAMU) invites applications for separate full-time (9-month appointment), tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in the areas of 1) Plant Biology and 2) Microbial Evolution, with an anticipated start date of Fall 2027. As part of a major departmental expansion aligned with our 2020-2029 Strategic Plan, these searches aim to strengthen research excellence inbroad areas of biology, including microbiology, biological resilience, synthetic biology, evolution, and biological clocks. We are especially interested in candidates who employ interdisciplinary, collaborative, and innovative approaches to fundamental questions in plant biology or microbial evolution. Successful applicants are expected to develop and sustain an externally funded research program, contribute to undergraduate and graduate education, and engage in departmental and university service. We welcome applicants whose research transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries.
Texas A&M's research enterprise is internationally recognized for excellence across the life sciences. The Department of Biology ( www.bio.tamu.edu ) provides a collegial, collaborative research environment that supports large undergraduate and graduate programs and promotes integration of students into active research. Faculty benefit from access to world-class research and teaching infrastructure, competitive startup packages, and participation in several interdisciplinary doctoral programs, including Ecology and Evolutionary Biology , Genetics , Neuroscience , and Molecular and Environmental Plant Sciences . The department also houses the Center for Biological Clocks Research , which supports research in circadian biology.
In support of growth in the biological sciences, major remodeling of teaching space is underway, and architectural design for a new Biology building is in progress to add significant research space for our faculty.
Texas A&M University is located in the Bryan-College Station metro area. This vibrant and fast-growing community combines arts and entertainment, and strong public schools with a high quality of life. Situated in the heart of the Houston-Dallas-Austin triangle, the region offers the amenities of a large metropolitan area while maintaining a welcoming, small-town feel.
Qualifications
Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Biology or a related discipline and have a strong track record of impactful research.
Application Instructions
For full consideration, application materials must include a short cover letter (one page), a curriculum vitae, and a personal statement that includes philosophy and plans for research (maximum three pages), teaching (maximum two pages), service, and contact information for three references. These materials must be submitted online at apply.interfolio.com/189662 . Please ensure all required documents are complete and accurate to facilitate a smooth application process.
Questions about this search may be directed to Dr. Alan Pepper , chair of the search committee, at appepper@bio.tamu.edu .
Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
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