The Department of Biology at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Evolutionary Biology to join us starting July 1, 2027. We seek an evolutionary biologist whose research addresses fundamental questions about evolutionary processes in non-model organisms, and welcome applicants working across a broad range of questions, approaches, and organismal systems. Candidates conducting research that connects genomic, ecological, and/or organismal approaches to evolutionary questions are of particular interest. Research involving vertebrate systems is also of particular interest, although outstanding applicants working in any area of evolutionary biology who apply integrative approaches to non-model organisms are encouraged to apply. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research will complement and expand existing strengths in evolutionary biology within the Department of Biology and across the university, while bringing new questions, approaches, or areas of expertise to our research community. Successful candidates will be expected to develop an externally funded, internationally recognized research program and to contribute to collaborative research and graduate training within the department. Biology faculty at UNR conduct research spanning evolution, ecology, behavior, genetics and genomics, cell and molecular biology, neuroscience, and organismal biology. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate education and join a broad community of faculty and students working in evolutionary biology and related fields. Opportunities for interdisciplinary graduate training and collaboration are available through the Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology (EECB) graduate program, with additional opportunities for research, teaching, and collaboration through the UNR Museum of Natural History.
Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. in Biology, Evolutionary Biology, or a related field and relevant postdoctoral experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
A strong publication record; Research experience that complements and expands the research capacity of the department; potential to develop a nationally competitive research program; potential to develop strong teaching skills.
Department Information :
The Department of Biology has around 800 biology majors, 350 neuroscience majors, 80 graduate students, 24 tenure ladder faculty, and 11 teaching professors. Extramural awards average ~ $7 million per year. The department has access to state-of-the-art facilities, including a Cell and Molecular Imaging Core , Animal research facilities , and access to university cores such as Genomics , Proteomics , and Bioinformatics . Reno is located in Northern Nevada at the intersection of the Sierra Nevada and Great Basin, providing unparalleled access to diverse mountain, desert, and aquatic ecosystems, extensive public lands and natural areas, and field sites including nearby Lake Tahoe. For more information, and to apply, please visit: https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UNR-external/job/University-of-Nevada-Reno---Main-Campus/Assistant-Professor--Evolutionary-Biology_
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This posting is open until filled . For full consideration, applications must be received by October 30, 2026. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. EEO/AA. Women, under-represented groups, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading American public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada's original land-grant university, the University serves 21,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries. Classified by the Carnegie® Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 ("Very High Research") university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie® Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the "Best National Universities" and "Best National Public Universities." It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times' "Top Colleges for Economic Diversity." Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada's first medical school - the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine - and it delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics. The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. In recent years, the University has expanded to include two additional locations: the Redfield Campus in south Reno and the Wayne L. Prim campus in Incline Village, which is the home of the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe. As part of the Nevada System of Higher Education - comprised of two research universities, one state college, four community colleges and an environmental research institute - the University is committed to developing strong partnerships with each of these institutions for the benefit of all Nevadans. Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that's transforming Nevada's communities and businesses, the University continues its nearly 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world. The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience. Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students' cognitive growth and academic achievement - all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education. For more information, please visit the University's website .
