The Department of Environmental Studies in the Faculty of Arts and Science at New York University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. We encourage applications from scholars whose research concerns ecological and evolutionary biology, including genetics and genomics. Special consideration will be given to candidates whose work acknowledges societal applications such as conservation or global public health, and integrates their research into broader environmental systems and problem-solving. The successful applicant will have a strong record of research and publishing. Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary department, and priority will be given to candidates who demonstrate promise and excitement for working in integrated teams across natural sciences, social sciences and humanities. They will be committed to educating students in programs hosted by the Environmental Studies department, including the Environmental Studies undergraduate program, and the Environmental Studies PhD program (launching in Fall 2025). The candidate will also be expected to be part of an interdepartmental group in the life sciences. Finally, the successful candidate will be provided with a wet lab research space with genomics capabilities, which they will be expected to utilize and further develop. The appointment will commence pending administrative and budgetary approval, on a start date of September 2025 or possibly later.
Pay Transparency Statement
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $90,000 –$130,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Candidates should possess a PhD by August 31, 2025, have developed a research program that indicates the potential to be a leader in their field of biological sciences, show promise in complementing their methods with an interdisciplinary Environmental Studies approach, and have demonstrated excellence in teaching.
