The Department of Integrative Biology at the University of California, Berkeley, is embarking on a broad search for a scientist to fill a tenure-track position (Assistant Professor) in Vertebrate Physiology. The expected start date is July 1, 2017.

We welcome applicants who study any vertebrate taxon (including humans) and who can relate their research to human physiology. We seek a colleague to join a department with strong multidisciplinary emphases, and to complement and bridge strongly represented fields such as human health sciences, ecology, comparative biomechanics, endocrinology, genomics, and evolutionary biology. Candidates will also be expected to have a strong interest in both undergraduate and graduate teaching and to contribute to instruction in core courses of vertebrate physiology as well as in their specific area of expertise.

Required Minimum Basic Qualifications: Applicants with a Ph.D. or equivalent degree and an exceptional research record in any area of vertebrate physiology are encouraged to apply. Specific areas of interest include (but are not limited to) the physiology of behavior, interactions between humans (and other primates) and pathogens, microbiome effects on organismal physiology and health, comparative metabolic physiology, systems neuroscience in an evolutionary or ecological context, mechanisms of physiological adaptation, and mechanisms of aging.The Department is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching, research, and service. A Ph.D. or equivalent degree is required by date of application.

Additional Qualifications: Demonstrated excellence, originality and productivity in research, and interest in undergraduate and graduate teaching as well as public outreach.

Applications must be received by October 17, 2016. To apply, please go to the following link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/JPF01087. Please direct all questions to ib_ap_assist@berkeley.edu.

Applicants should include the following required documents:

  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Brief Description of Research Accomplishments
  • Statement of Research Objectives
  • Statement of Teaching Interests
  • List of Publications
  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.
  • Significant Publication #1
  • Significant Publication #2
  • Significant Publication #3
  • Large Publication Files In case file needs to be split
  • Large Publication Files In case file needs to be split
  • Large Publication Files In case file needs to be split

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.berkeley.edu/evalltr.html) prior to submitting their letters.

The Department of Integrative Biology, UC Berkeley, is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents. For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit: http://ofew.berkeley.edu/new-faculty.

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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