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Areas of interest include ecological and evolutionary processes that shape life over time, marine ... No Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date 11/06/2025 ...

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Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer Location: East Bay Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California ... S. degree, students can select a concentration in Physiology, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology ...

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Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer Location: East Bay Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California ... S. degree, students can select a concentration in Physiology, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology ...

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary evolutionary biology in the United States is $52,608.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,000.00 and $61,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectTemporary Evolutionary BiologyEcologist
Required CredentialsMaster's or Ph.D. in Biology, Evolutionary Biology, or related fieldBachelor's or higher in Ecology, Biology, or Environmental Science
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, universities, field sites focused on evolutionary studiesNatural habitats, research stations, conservation areas
Employer & Industry UsageAcademic institutions, research organizations, biotech companiesEnvironmental agencies, conservation groups, research institutions
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding roles related to evolutionary processes and researchUnderstanding roles focused on ecosystems and species interactions

Temporary Evolutionary Biology professionals focus on studying evolutionary processes, often working in research labs or academic settings. Ecologists, on the other hand, examine ecosystems and species interactions in natural environments. While both roles require biology backgrounds, their work environments and focus areas differ significantly, catering to distinct aspects of biological sciences.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Evolutionary Biology job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 61% Full Time, 34% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 78% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,608 per year, or $25.3 per hour.

Research Professional I, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology (Extended Temporary)

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ • On-site

$47K - $59K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

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7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

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Job description

Research Professional I, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology (Extended Temporary)
Posting Number
req26575
Department
Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
Department Website Link
https://eeb.arizona.edu/
Location
Tucson Campus
Address
Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The Gutierrez Laboratory in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology invites applications for a full-time, temporary Research Professional I.
In this role, the Research Professional will be responsible for conducting research activities that support the overall mission of the Gutierrez Laboratory, including working with beneficial bacterial isolates from flies. They will also assist with other duties essential to the smooth operation of the laboratory, including ordering supplies, training new personnel in basic bench techniques, and administering laboratory safety programs.
This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position expected to last 6 months, with the possibility of extension up to one year.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities
Conducting scientific research, including:
  • Maintaining bacterial glycerol stocks and managing common bacterial supplies (e.g., bacterial media, glycerol stocks, etc.).
  • Working independently on defined experiments, primarily in microbiology and molecular biology and reporting findings to the PI.
  • Demonstrating a general understanding of the research lab's mission.
  • Effectively prioritizing workload.
  • Managing multiple priorities to meet defined deadlines.
  • Assisting the PI with laboratory manuscripts, specifically contributing to the methods, results, and figure generation sections for experiments directly performed.

Overseeing lab operations, including:
  • Participating in lab meetings and other scientific seminars or meetings.
  • Placing orders for materials and supplies.
  • Collaborating with the EEB business office to ensure laboratory expenses are appropriately charged to sponsored accounts and monitoring expenditure levels to remain within awarded budgets.
  • Monitoring laboratory inventory and maintaining adequate common supplies.
  • Keeping the laboratory organized and maintaining all protocols in shared Google Documents.
  • Serving as a knowledge resource and providing training on laboratory procedures.
  • Managing and preparing the laboratory for annual biosafety inspections and other regulatory review processes.
  • Administering lab safety programs, training and monitoring lab members to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, establishing environmental health and safety standards and policies, and overseeing documentation of safety-related standard operating procedures (SOPs).
  • Responding to calls from lab members outside of routine work hours regarding lab-related questions or emergencies.
  • Addressing equipment malfunctions outside of standard work hours, which may occasionally require reporting to the lab in person.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Proficient in the use of computers, including software applications, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Independent and self-motivated.
  • Highly organized and detail oriented.
  • Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills.
  • Demonstrated strong, positive interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively across disciplines and with a wide range of individuals.

Physical and Environmental Abilities:
  • Ability to lift/move up to 25 lbs.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
  • Experiencein microbiology, molecular biology techniques (bacterial DNA extraction and PCR), and bacterialgenome sequencing (HiFiPacBio, Illumina, Nanopore).

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree or higher in a related field.
  • One or more years of relevant work experience.

FLSA
Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
40
Job FTE
1.0
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Research
Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay
$47,356 - $59,195
Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade
6
Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range represents a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Career Stream and Level
PC1
Job Family
Researchers & Scientists
Job Function
Research
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies
1
Target Hire Date
8/3/2026
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Karina Gutierrez Garcia, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
kgutierrezg@arizona.edu
Open Date
7/21/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.

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