Assistant Professor - Integrative Computational Biology of Arthropods

MANRRS JOB HUB University of Maryland Department of Entomology

Assistant Professor - Integrative Computational Biology of Arthropods

Position Overview

We seek a candidate who will apply artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science and/or other related approaches to address basic and/or applied biological questions using arthropods. Potential areas of emphasis include aquatic ecosystems, arthropod vectors of disease, behavior, biodiversity, chemical ecology, climate change, ecological forecasting, genetics and genomics, neurobiology, systematics, and other areas where computational approaches can advance discovery. Candidates whose research is primarily computational, and/or those who integrate computational techniques with field, experimental, or other approaches, are welcome to apply. The individual will join a supportive Department with broad strengths in basic and applied ecology, genetics, genomics, evolutionary biology, biodiversity and systematics, pollinator science, arthropod vectors of disease, and integrated pest management. The Department is jointly affiliated with the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and there are strong opportunities for interdisciplinary work across the university. The candidate is expected to interact with the Artificial Intelligence Institute of Maryland, and/or other computational units on campus. Our strategic location in the greater Washington, D.C. region provides opportunities for interaction with a plethora of institutions including the NIH, USDA, the Smithsonian Institution, state and federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, and regional research institutions. College Park also provides access to the cultural, scientific, policy, and recreational resources of the D.C. metropolitan area, Chesapeake Bay, Appalachian region, Atlantic coast, and surrounding parks and natural areas, giving many opportunities for diverse recreational activities.

Responsibilities

The hired individual will be expected to build a nationally and internationally recognized research program, contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring, and participate in departmental, college, university, and professional service.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in biological sciences or (bio)informatics, or a related field by the time of appointment. Candidates should demonstrate evidence of research excellence and promise for effective teaching and mentoring.

Preferred Level of Education

PhD.

Benefits Offered

• Medical
• Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Prescription Plan
• Insurance
• Tuition Remission
• Retirement Plan (ORP or Pension)

Compensation/Salary

$90,000-$100,000

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About University of Maryland Department of Entomology

The mission of the Department of Entomology is to improve the quality of life of the people of Maryland and the world by generating and applying information about insects. For more than 125 years, we have pursued this goal through our coordinated efforts in research, teaching, and extension. Our faculty, students, and post-doctoral fellows remain committed to these three pillars, in addition to outreach and public service. We maintain our historical focus on insects and their relatives, but the Department's interests also span a diversity of disciplines, including ecology, aquatic biology, molecular and developmental biology, genetics, biological control of insects and weeds, systematics, evolutionary biology, integrated pest management, toxicology, and insect pathology.

Position Details

Employment type: Full-time

Experience level: Entry Level

Workplace type: In-Person/On-Site

Job location: College Park

Application deadline: January 4, 2027

Application deadline: January 4, 2027