Fish Biologist-Ichthyologist/Curator - Assistant Professor
- Employer
- UC San Diego
- Location
- La Jolla, California, US
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- May 16, 2022
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- Sector
- Academic / Research
- Field
- Conservation science
- Discipline
- Marine
- Salary Type
- Salary
- Employment Type
- Full time
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Application Window
Open date: November 8th, 2021
Most recent review date: Sunday, Jan 2, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Thursday, Jun 30, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
Assistant Professor at Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO), UC San Diego - Fish Biologist-Ichthyologist/Curator
The Scripps Institution of Oceanography invites applicants whose research focuses on the biology of marine fishes for an assistant professorial position. Possible research areas include (but are not limited to) evolution, comparative morphology, phylogenetics, biogeography, speciation, genetics, genomics, behavior, ecology, and physiology. The successful candidate will have the ability to interact with colleagues at SIO and other departments within the large and dynamic UCSD campus. We seek applicants with the expertise and desire to teach at the undergraduate and graduate level, including a core graduate course on fish diversity.
The successful candidate will be expected to serve as the faculty Curator of the SIO Marine Vertebrate Collection (MVC), for which there is additional salary compensation. Previous curator/collections experience is preferred but not required. The MVC is among the world's preeminent collections of marine fishes maintaining approximately two million alcohol-preserved specimens in over 120,000 lots, representing nearly 6,000 species. It includes worldwide holdings of deep-sea and pelagic fishes as well as extensive holdings of coastal fishes from the entire eastern Pacific. The MVC supports scientific research by providing specimens for studies on fish biology and evolution and plays an integral role in the support of research and graduate and undergraduate education at SIO. The faculty Curator oversees the MVC's full-time collection manager, actively uses the collection in their research and teaching, and devotes time to raising financial support for the collection.
Candidates will be evaluated on their potential ability to establish a vigorous research program, provide intellectual leadership in their field, acquire extramural funds, teach and mentor graduate students, teach in the marine biology undergraduate major, and help build an equitable and diverse scholarly environment. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on University of California pay scales.
Applicants who are also competitive at the Associate/Full level are encouraged to apply here, as well: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF02958 (Associate/Full Professor). Each position requires a separate submission.
We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic may have had a substantial impact on academic productivity. In our academic hiring processes, we will be keeping this in mind as we consider achievement relative to opportunity. We encourage you to reflect on constraints on opportunity in your field that were caused by the events of the pandemic and where applicable, to discuss your achievements in this light.
SIO is a world-renowned center of solid Earth, planetary, oceanographic, biological, and atmospheric research with over 200 principal investigators leading research programs. SIO is part of the University of California, San Diego, which is one of the top research universities in the world. We are committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student community.
Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
A Ph.D. in Biology, or equivalent degree, in a relevant field is required at the time of application.
Preferred qualifications
Previous curator/collections experience is preferred but not required.
Application Requirements Document requirements
Help contact: lcosti@ucsd.edu
Campus Information
The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for the deadlines applicable to new University of California employees. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University controlled properties.
The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at: https://www.police.ucsd.edu/docs/annualclery.pdf. This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statement & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4361 if you want to obtain paper copies of this report.
Job location La Jolla, CA
Open date: November 8th, 2021
Most recent review date: Sunday, Jan 2, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Thursday, Jun 30, 2022 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description
Assistant Professor at Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO), UC San Diego - Fish Biologist-Ichthyologist/Curator
The Scripps Institution of Oceanography invites applicants whose research focuses on the biology of marine fishes for an assistant professorial position. Possible research areas include (but are not limited to) evolution, comparative morphology, phylogenetics, biogeography, speciation, genetics, genomics, behavior, ecology, and physiology. The successful candidate will have the ability to interact with colleagues at SIO and other departments within the large and dynamic UCSD campus. We seek applicants with the expertise and desire to teach at the undergraduate and graduate level, including a core graduate course on fish diversity.
The successful candidate will be expected to serve as the faculty Curator of the SIO Marine Vertebrate Collection (MVC), for which there is additional salary compensation. Previous curator/collections experience is preferred but not required. The MVC is among the world's preeminent collections of marine fishes maintaining approximately two million alcohol-preserved specimens in over 120,000 lots, representing nearly 6,000 species. It includes worldwide holdings of deep-sea and pelagic fishes as well as extensive holdings of coastal fishes from the entire eastern Pacific. The MVC supports scientific research by providing specimens for studies on fish biology and evolution and plays an integral role in the support of research and graduate and undergraduate education at SIO. The faculty Curator oversees the MVC's full-time collection manager, actively uses the collection in their research and teaching, and devotes time to raising financial support for the collection.
Candidates will be evaluated on their potential ability to establish a vigorous research program, provide intellectual leadership in their field, acquire extramural funds, teach and mentor graduate students, teach in the marine biology undergraduate major, and help build an equitable and diverse scholarly environment. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on University of California pay scales.
Applicants who are also competitive at the Associate/Full level are encouraged to apply here, as well: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF02958 (Associate/Full Professor). Each position requires a separate submission.
We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic may have had a substantial impact on academic productivity. In our academic hiring processes, we will be keeping this in mind as we consider achievement relative to opportunity. We encourage you to reflect on constraints on opportunity in your field that were caused by the events of the pandemic and where applicable, to discuss your achievements in this light.
SIO is a world-renowned center of solid Earth, planetary, oceanographic, biological, and atmospheric research with over 200 principal investigators leading research programs. SIO is part of the University of California, San Diego, which is one of the top research universities in the world. We are committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student community.
Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
A Ph.D. in Biology, or equivalent degree, in a relevant field is required at the time of application.
Preferred qualifications
Previous curator/collections experience is preferred but not required.
Application Requirements Document requirements
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
- Statement of Research
- Statement of Teaching
- Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
- Three top publications - Please provide a PDF listing your THREE top publications with links.
- Optional Covid-19 pandemic statement - We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic may have had a substantial impact on academic productivity. In our academic hiring processes, we will be keeping this in mind as we consider achievement relative to opportunity. We encourage you to reflect on constraints on opportunity in your field that were caused by the events of the pandemic and where applicable, to discuss your achievements in this light.
(Optional)
- Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3 required (contact information only)
Help contact: lcosti@ucsd.edu
Campus Information
The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. Please refer to Appendix F, Section II.C. of the policy for the deadlines applicable to new University of California employees. (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.) Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University controlled properties.
The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at: https://www.police.ucsd.edu/docs/annualclery.pdf. This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statement & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4361 if you want to obtain paper copies of this report.
Job location La Jolla, CA
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