Assistant Professor of Quantitative, Population, and Community Ecology (T/TE)

The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Arizona in Tucson invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Quantitative, Population, and Community Ecology.

We seek applicants who address fundamental questions in ecology, especially questions in population and community ecology, using quantitative approaches grounded in theory, experiments, observations, or field studies. We also welcome research that examines how biodiversity and evolutionary processes shape ecological dynamics. Relevant areas may include population dynamics, species interactions, community assembly, eco-evolutionary dynamics, ecoinformatics, spatial and temporal dynamics, ecological networks, phylogenetics, biodiversity change, and ecological responses to environmental change.

We are particularly interested in scientists who develop or apply quantitative and computational methods to explain and predict ecological and eco-evolutionary dynamics to global change. Approaches may include mathematical and statistical modeling, machine learning, artificial intelligence, simulation, causal inference, ecological forecasting, biodiversity informatics, remote sensing, or integrating large, heterogeneous biological datasets.

We welcome researchers with expertise in particular organisms or ecological systems, as well as those who integrate across approaches, systems, scales, or levels of biological organization. We encourage research programs that connect ecological, biodiversity, and evolutionary theory with data, quantify uncertainty, generate testable predictions, and leverage the University’s experimental, field, data-science, and computational resources.

Founded in 1975, the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Arizona was among the first departments of its kind in the world, pioneering a model for the organization of biology that is now in use in many of the world’s leading universities. Our focus is broad, spanning levels of organization from molecular genetics and organismal function as they relate to evolution and ecology, from population, community and ecosystem ecology to biological diversity, phylogeny, and macroevolution.

Our program’s unique personality comes from our faculty members who combine theory and empirical work and take an integrative approach to blending disciplines in their research and teaching. We are excited about building a collaborative and supportive environment for research, education, and service.

Tucson is a fun, affordable, welcoming, and livable city (and is now a UNESCO World City of Gastronomy). We have great weather and are surrounded by spectacular scenery, including numerous national parks and wilderness areas. The Tucson area has a surprising range of habitats, amazing subtropical biodiversity, and is only a few hours’ drive from numerous tropical habitats in Mexico.

The first review of applications will begin on November 16, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a competitive research program.
• Teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels and contribute to mentoring and supporting student success.
• Participate in outreach activities and contribute to departmental, college and university service.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology or a related discipline; the selected candidate must have a conferred Ph.D. upon hire.
• Research experience in quantitative methods in population and community ecology.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing an independent research program.
• Strong track record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience establishing, or demonstrated potential to establish a strong, high-visibility, high-quality, externally funded research program.
• Experience in establishing or demonstrated potential to lead a successful and productive research group.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; 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!

Equal Opportunity Employer Vets/Disabled.

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