Invasive Species Geneticist — Virginia Tech
As part of a campus-wide cluster hire on invasive species, the Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation in the College of Natural Resources and the Environment at Virginia Tech seeks applicants for a 9-month, tenure-track, position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. The successful candidate will study fish or wildlife populations using cutting-edge genetic/genomic tools to improve detection, identification, rapid response, management, and/or eradication of invasive species. Possible areas of research could include the use of environmental DNA, metabarcoding, genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics, gene editing, or related approaches for studying invasive species that affect fish or wildlife populations.
The successful candidate will also be affiliated with Virginia Tech’s Invasive Species Collaborative (ISC). The ISC is a university-wide initiative with its academic home within the Global Change Center (GCC) at Virginia Tech, a campus-wide center within the Fralin Life Sciences Institute. The ISC seeks to foster growth in transdisciplinary research to develop solutions to the complex global problem of invasive species, which impacts the lives of all people, costing the global economy more than $423 billion annually. This position is part of a cluster hire funded by the Provost’s office that includes seven faculty positions related to invasive species in environmental law and public policy, science and technology, predictive modeling, and research and extension. The successful candidate is expected to leverage the expertise of the Department, the ISC, the broader GCC, and other vibrant, collaborative research communities at Virginia Tech to engage in team science with associated faculty.
Required Qualifications
- Ph.D. in biology, ecology, fish and wildlife conservation/management, conservation science, genetics, genomics, or related field.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in verbal and written communication to include an outstanding peer-reviewed publication record in accordance with career stage.
- Demonstrated experience using genetic or genomic tools for detecting, monitoring, studying, and/or managing invasive species of any taxonomic group that affect fish or wildlife.
- Demonstrated experience with collaborations or team science, including other academic disciplines, state or federal agencies, NGOs, and/or private industry.
- Demonstrated commitment to principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in teaching and research.
Virginia Tech is an EEO/AA (including individuals with disabilities and veterans) employer.
Applicants should provide a cover letter expressing a statement of interest in the position (not to exceed 1 page), curriculum vitae, and a list of names, titles, and full contact information for three professional references. Applicants should also provide a written statement (not to exceed 3 pages) describing their 1) teaching and mentoring experience and philosophy, 2) research experience and future plans, and 3) commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion—all in relation to the position description
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