The Department of Integrative Biology (IB) is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position for a biologist studying adaptation. The research areas we are specifically considering include: [1] the genetics of adaptation, [2] genomics, [3] organismal evolution, [4] physiological adaptation, and [5] adaptation in a changing environment. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research spans various sub-disciplines within our broad department. Successful applicants are expected to integrate with and contribute to our Department’s Human Biology curriculum. We seek candidates with a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degrees (or equivalent) who have demonstrated excellence, originality and productivity in research, and interest in undergraduate and graduate teaching. Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent is required by date of application. The potential start date is July 1, 2015. 

Applications should be submitted online through https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF00491. Applications should include a curriculum vitae; a list of publications; copies of three significant publications; a brief description of research accomplishments; and a statement of research objectives and teaching interests. Inclusion of a cover letter is optional. We are particularly interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research, and service; candidates are invited to address this issue in their application. Please direct any questions to ib_ap_assist@berkeley.edu

Applicants should arrange to have three letters of reference submitted online. All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are produced via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality (http://apo.chance.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html ) prior to submitting their letters. 

The deadline for applications is October 15, 2014. 

UC Berkeley is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty. Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply. The University of California is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct