The Institute of Arctic Biology and the Department of Biology and Wildlife at the University of Alaska Fairbanks invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant Professor level in animal physiology. Candidates could specialize in (1) cellular and molecular or (2) organismal physiology. Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in the biological sciences or a related field. We encourage candidates to apply who have postdoctoral research, teaching and/or mentoring experience, a record of publishing and extramural funding, and a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
These positions will be jointly appointed between the Department of Biology and Wildlife in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and the Institute of Arctic Biology. Joint appointments create protected time for research through a reduced teaching load, providing a supportive environment for early career researchers. Successful candidates will be expected to develop and maintain a sustainable, externally-funded research program, mentor graduate and undergraduate students in research, contribute to the curriculum through excellence and innovation in teaching, participate in university, professional and public service and actively contribute to UAF’s ongoing work on equity, diversity, and inclusion in science. We are particularly interested in candidates who could teach courses in person or online in one or more of the following areas: cell and molecular biology, animal physiology, human anatomy and physiology, and upper-level electives in physiology or biomedical sciences.
In addition to a start-up package, numerous UA programs offer additional support. The Alaska INBRE program, an NIH infrastructure program with a focus on One Health, offers research funding opportunities through pilot awards, undergraduate and graduate student fellowships, and travel grants for biomedical and environmental health research. Several research centers provide substantial opportunities for collaboration, including the Center for Alaska Native Health Research, and the Center for Transformative Research in Metabolism. Numerous laboratory facilities and field stations are available for research and teaching, including state-of-the art animal holding facilities with specialized chambers for studying mammalian hibernators. There are also opportunities for collaborations with state and federal agencies, such as the Alaska Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit and NEON. Additional details about our faculty, programs, and facilities are available on the Institute of Arctic Biology (www.uaf.edu/iab) ) and Department of Biology & Wildlife (www.uaf.edu/bw) websites.
The University of Alaska Fairbanks is the state’s major research institution and has been ranked in the top 25 best small universities in the United States by Times Higher Education. The university serves 5,300 students, 90% of which are undergraduates. Over 20% of the student body identifies as Alaska Native and 30% as ethnic minority. Fairbanks is a small culturally diverse city of approximately 100,000 with a strong sense of community and vibrant arts scene. With its vast network of trails, surrounding national and state recreational areas, and easy access to Denali National Park, Fairbanks offers unparalleled year-round outdoor opportunities.
Please submit the following documents online at at Careers at UA to to be considered for the position: a cover letter, curriculum vitae that includes the names and contact information for three references, and statements (1-2 pages each) of (1) research accomplishments, goals, and funding plans; (2) teaching and mentoring philosophy, experience, and interests; (3) commitment to and/or experience with improving diversity, equity and inclusion in science. Letters of recommendation will be requested after the initial application screening and references will be required within two weeks of the request. The position is open until filled but for full consideration please submit your application and materials before 11:59 pm (Alaska Time) on October 15, 2022. Questions can be directed to Dr. Kristin O’Brien, kmobrien@alaska.edu, 907-474-5311.
UAF is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination/. The UAF Troth Yeddha’ Campus is located on the ancestral lands of the Dena people of the lower Tanana River.
