Assistant Professor (AY) in Quantitative Ecology & Global Change Biology

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences ( SEBS) and the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources at Rutgers University-New Brunswick invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Quantitative Ecology and Global Change Biology.

We seek a creative, collaborative scientist whose research addresses how environmental change is reshaping biodiversity, species distributions, and ecological processes across spatial and temporal scales. The successful candidate will join a vibrant, interdisciplinary research community and contribute to Rutgers' strengths in ecology, environmental science, and data-driven research. We expect the successful candidate to leverage large-scale datasets (e.g., remote sensing, long-term monitoring programs, citizen science) and a range of quantitative approaches (e.g., statistical modeling, machine learning, geospatial analysis) to craft an innovative research program on the ecological responses to climate change, land-use change, and other anthropogenic drivers.

Candidates working on terrestrial systems, particularly birds, and whose work bridges basic ecological theory and applied conservation challenges, are especially encouraged to apply. We welcome candidates with a clear vision for how they would collaborate within the Rutgers Climate and Energy Institute and/or leverage Rutgers' strengths in remote sensing, spatial analysis, and climate change research, while also utilizing our experimental forests and other local research sites in New Jersey. The candidate should articulate how their research program would complement and expand the existing strengths at Rutgers.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach an upper-level laboratory course in Ornithology, an undergraduate course in scientific writing, and contribute to quantitative education in the graduate Ecology and Evolution program. The candidate is expected to be active in the Ecology and Evolution graduate program and related programs as appropriate. Service to the University and department is also an expectation of this appointment. Candidates will be expected to engage in public outreach through Rutgers' Extension program or through other means.

This position requires Ph.D. in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology, or a related field.

The candidate shall have demonstrated expertise in quantitative ecological methods, a strong publication record commensurate with their career stage, and a history of successful collaboration.

Candidates should also have experience with large ecological datasets and proficiency in programming languages such as R or Python.

The candidate should also have demonstrated teaching and mentoring experience, and an interest in science communication, outreach, or interdisciplinary research.

Rutgers-New Brunswick is a public land grant university located in the Northeast Corridor that hosts one of the most diverse student bodies in the United States. Our institutional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ( DEI), including our priority of diversifying our faculty ranks is outlined in the Rutgers DEI strategic plan ( https://diversity.rutgers.edu/university-plan).

We especially encourage applications from backgrounds underrepresented in ecology. "For guidance on preparing a diversity statement, see: "https://execdeanagriculture.rutgers.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/diversity-statement-instructions.php"> https://execdeanagriculture.rutgers.edu/diversity-equity-inclusion/diversity-statement-instructions.php."

Applicants should provide a cover letter, a CV, a 2-page statement of research interests, a listof contact information for three professional references, a 2-page statement of teaching philosophy and interests, and a statement of values that outlines how the candidate has and will continue to advance the values of Rutgers University.

Review of applications will begin on a tentative date, pending final confirmation.