The Department of Biological Sciences at Auburn University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in Evolutionary Genomics, beginning Fall 2025. The successful candidate is expected to develop an internationally recognized research program focused on topics such as comparative genomics, genetics of speciation, regulatory evolution, evolution of developmental mechanisms, metagenomics, phylogenomics and systematics, evolutionary ecology, molecular evolution, or genome evolution. Candidates using innovative approaches with cutting edge tools for high-dimensional data across any biological system are desired. The candidate will have teaching responsibilities in the undergraduate teaching program and the opportunity to develop new upper-division and/or graduate coursework in their area of specialization. The successful candidate will contribute to the Department's existing research strengths in evolutionary genetics, functional adaptations, and phylogenomics. The successful candidate will benefit from the variety of genomic and computational resources available at Auburn, as well as resources of the AU Museum of Natural History, with the opportunity to curate available. 

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Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a description of research interests, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, and the names and contact information of at least three references. Applicants are encouraged to describe efforts they have made to broaden public participation in science in the cover letter, teaching, and/or research statements. More information about the department and its programs can be found at the following web site: http://www.auburn.edu/cosam/departments/biology/index.htm. As an R1, Doctoral University and one of the nation's premier land, sea, and space grant institutions, Auburn University is understanding of and sensitive to the family needs of faculty, including dual-career couples. For more information, please visit: http://www.auburn.edu/academic/provost/facultyjobs/.