Job: UKentucky.2.EvolutionaryNeuroscience

[Alexandra Allison de Sousa]

As part of a continuing campaign to grow and enhance the Department of

Biology at the University of Kentucky (https://bio.as.uky.edu/) in
Lexington, KY, we seek to hire two tenure-track Assistant Professors. We
aim to expand research in the following areas: (1) neurobiology and (2)
biology of environmental change. We are also interested in areas of biology
that enhance or complement our department’s research portfolio. We welcome
applicants seeking to build research programs that use any combination of
empirical, computational, and theoretical approaches. Moreover, we
encourage applications from individuals who will contribute to our efforts
to build a diverse and inclusive department.

The Department of Biology is a highly collaborative environment with
strengths in evolutionary genetics and genomics, phylogenetics and
macroecology, evolutionary and behavioral ecology, neuroendocrinology and
neurophysiology, biological clocks and sleep, and regenerative,
developmental and stem cell biology. Biology faculty and trainee research
use a diverse array of biological systems (e.g., insects, lampreys,
zebrafish, birds, salamanders, rodents, primates, microbes, planaria,
snakes, and vascular and non-vascular plants) and mathematical and
computational tools. Members of the department collaborate with life
science faculty in the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, Engineering,
Agriculture, and Arts & Sciences, the Markey Cancer Center, the Sanders
Brown Center on Aging, and the Center for Clinical and Translational
Science.

Interested applicants should apply online at:
https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/351530. Applicants for both positions must
have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree with postdoctoral experience (minimum 6
months) demonstrating excellence in their field. Evidence of an ability to
obtain extramural grant support and/or some teaching experience is
encouraged. Responsibilities for the successful candidates include: (1)
establishment of an independent research program that is supported by
awards from extramural agencies; (2) contribution to the teaching mission
of the undergraduate program; (3) teaching and mentoring of graduate
students and postdoctoral fellows; and (4) service for the department,
university, and profession. Competitive start-up funds and renovated
laboratory space will be provided.

Applicants should submit the following:  1) cover letter, 2) curriculum
vitae, 3) description of the prospective research program (2 to 3 pages;
upload as Specific Request 1), 4) one-page description of teaching
interests (upload as Specific Request 2), and 5) statement on inclusivity
(upload as Specific Request 3). As a college and university, we are
strongly committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching,
learning, and working environment for all. In one to two pages, applicants
should reflect on their commitments, approaches, and insights related to
inclusion, diversity, and equity. In addition, please provide the names and
contact information for three references when prompted in the academic
profile. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters
from your references within the employment system.

Questions about the department and/or these searches should be addressed to
Dr. David Weisrock, Chair, Department of Biology, University of Kentucky,
email: david.w...@uky.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the
position is filled. Applications received before October 15, 2021 are
assured full consideration.


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Jeremy Van Cleve

Associate Professor
Department of Biology
University of Kentucky
E-mail: jvan...@uky.edu
Webpage: http://vancleve.theoretical.bio
Phone: (859) 218-3020

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