Tenure-Track Assistant Professors in Plant Molecular Biology and Plant Evolutionary Genomics at UNC Chapel Hill

The Department of Biology at UNC Chapel Hill (https://bio.unc.edu/) invites applications for three tenure-track Assistant Professor positions focused on critical areas in Plant Molecular Biology and Plant Evolutionary Genomics.

Plant Molecular Biology (2 Positions)
View Job Posting: We seek candidates who explore molecular mechanisms that reveal essential aspects of plant biology. Ideal applicants will utilize transdisciplinary methods, integrating genetics, molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry, and omics approaches. Research that leverages model systems or contributes to sustainable agriculture is particularly encouraged.

Plant Evolutionary Genomics
View Job Posting: We are looking for candidates who employ genomics-informed strategies to investigate how biological diversity and function evolve over time and how these changes are influenced by genomic shifts. A blend of computational, theoretical, experimental, and field-based approaches is preferred.

Qualifications
All candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent, possess post-doctoral research experience, and demonstrate a commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching. Successful candidates are expected to establish an active research program, secure external funding, and engage with the scientific community at UNC-CH.

About UNC Chapel Hill
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a dynamic hub of scientific innovation, fostering collaboration across various biological disciplines and supporting numerous distinguished graduate programs. Our Biology Department comprises over 50 faculty members engaged in basic and interdisciplinary research.

Collaboration Opportunities
Successful candidates will have the chance to collaborate with units across UNC, including Genetics and Molecular Biology, Bioinformatics, Environmental Programs, and more. Additionally, our faculty, postdocs, and graduate students frequently engage with peers at nearby Duke and North Carolina State Universities, as well as institutions in Research Triangle Park.

Living in the Triangle
The quality of life in North Carolina's Triangle area is consistently rated among the best in the nation, making it an excellent place to live and work.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Application Process
To apply, visit Plant Molecular Biology Position and/or Plant Evolutionary Genomics Position. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research statement (?3 pages), a teaching and mentoring statement (?1 page), and three representative publications. Indicate in your cover letter whether you wish to be considered for the Host-Microbe Interactions or Plant Signaling position. Include names and contact information for four references.

Application Deadline
Review of applications will commence on October 20, 2023, with the position starting on or after July 1, 2024.