Quantitative Ecology Assistant Professor - Tenure-Track

INTRODUCTION

The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Connecticut (UConn) is pleased to invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Quantitative Ecology at the Assistant Professor level. The Department seeks a research scientist who applies and develops innovative quantitative approaches to advance the empirical or theoretical understanding of fundamental ecological questions. We are interested in candidates who understand and predict ecological dynamics and patterns by applying and developing cutting-edge statistics or metrics, writing statistical software, deriving and testing mathematical theory, applying analytical, numerical, or simulation approaches, or addressing the challenges of working with “Big Data”. We are particularly interested in researchers who can address questions that operate across multiple spatial or temporal hierarchical scales and who apply both mechanistic and statistical approaches to their science.

This position complements Departmental strengths in ecology, evolution, systematics, organismal biology, and conservation biology. The Department offers a highly collaborative environment at a leading public research university that is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. More information about the Department can be found at http://www.eeb.uconn.edu. In addition, the University is embarking on an endeavor to strengthen our ability to analyze big data that will create many additional opportunities for the successful candidate.

The successful candidate will be expected to (1) supervise an independent research program that will attract extramural funding, provide research training for graduate and undergraduate students, and offer professional service to the Department and University. (2) demonstrate a commitment to effective instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including teaching a graduate-level course on data analysis and development of innovative courses, and mentoring of students in research, outreach, and professional development; and (3) broaden participation of members of underrepresented groups, engage diverse groups through research, teaching, and public engagement, and exhibit skill in using pedagogical techniques designed to meet the needs of individuals with diverse backgrounds, learning styles, and intellectual interests.

Founded in 1881, the UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the state’s flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs, CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 13 Schools and Colleges, including a Law School in Hartford, and Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and 32,000 students, including nearly 24,000 undergraduates and over 8,000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution, among the top 25 public universities in the nation. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship in its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn promotes the health and well-being of citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural environments of the state and beyond. The University serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly, research, and innovation areas. Today, the path forward includes exciting opportunities and notable challenges. Record numbers of undergraduate applications and support for student success have enabled the University to become extraordinarily selective.