Asst Professor - Plant or Fungal Genomics

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Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Plant or Fungal Genomics

The Department of Botany and the School of Computing at the University of Wyoming invites applications for a tenure-track position in Plant or Fungal Genomics at the rank of Assistant Professor. We invite applications from candidates using computational approaches and genomic data to address fundamental questions in evolutionary biology. We envision an independent researcher who will develop a strong, extramurally-funded research program, and who will excel in a highly collaborative university setting through contributions to research, teaching, and outreach.

The candidate will be expected to develop a strong, extramurally funded research program focused on plant or fungal genomics. We seek a colleague who is committed to participating in the community through teaching, research, service, and undergraduate and graduate student mentoring. The individual will be expected to contribute to the academic missions of the Department of Botany and the School of Computing and the interdepartmental Ph.D. Program in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach in undergraduate and graduate programs.

The candidate will be expected to participate in appropriate service activities including, but not limited to, serving on department, school, college, and university committees, and graduate committees. These service functions are in addition to discipline-related service activities at the national and international levels.

• Innovation
• Initiative
• Collaboration
• Visionary leadership
• Strategic planning
• Technical/Professional knowledge

• Ph.D. at the time of hire in ecology and evolutionary biology or a closely related field
• A record of high quality publications in plant or fungal genomics
• High potential for excellent teaching
• High potential for an extramurally funded research program

• Multiple first-author publications, including high impact publications
• Post-doctoral training in a related field by the time of hire
• Demonstrated ability to secure external grant funding in support of research
  
  Demonstrated capacity to conduct cutting-edge research in evolutionary genomics using computational methods
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching, training, and mentoring students
• Demonstrated capacity for effective teamwork and collaboration

Review of applications will begin October 20, 2025. In the application, please provide a single PDF file that includes:

• Cover letter (2 pages max)
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement (2 pages max)
• Teaching philosophy (2 pages max)
• Contact information…