Job Description
Regular Faculty - Ecological Immunology
University of Idaho
APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
Division/College
College of Science
Department
Biological Sciences
Position Classification
Regular Faculty
Rank
Assistant Professor
Tenure Status
Tenure Track
Location
Moscow
FTE
1.0
Advertising Pay Range
Commensurate with experience and qualifications
FLSA Status
Exempt
Type of Appointment
Academic Year
Anticipated Contract Start Date
08/16/2027
POSITION OVERVIEW
Primary Faculty Position Summary
The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Idaho invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Eco-Immunology. We seek an innovative scientist who investigates immune function in wild or free-ranging animals and uses these systems to address fundamental questions at the interface of immunology, ecology, evolution, and infectious disease. We are broadly interested in candidates whose research examines how immune responses vary among individuals, populations, species, or environments, and how this variation influences infection, disease, fitness, host-pathogen interactions, or population and community processes.
Research approaches may span scales from molecular and cellular mechanisms to whole-organism, population, and evolutionary processes. We particularly welcome candidates who combine field studies of natural populations with experimental, molecular, genomic, serological, cellular, or computational approaches.
Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
- ecological and evolutionary immunology
- immune function in wild animal populations
- environmental influences on immunity and disease susceptibility
- comparative and evolutionary immunology
- immunological variation within and among natural populations
- wildlife disease ecology and emerging infectious disease
The successful candidate will establish an externally funded, internationally recognized research program; mentor undergraduate and graduate students; contribute to the intellectual life of the Department of Biological Sciences; and participate in interdisciplinary collaborations across the University of Idaho. The position offers opportunities to interact with faculty working in ecology and evolution, infectious disease, immunology, genomics, computational biology, mathematical biology, and host-pathogen interactions.
The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate education in Biological Sciences. Depending on expertise and departmental needs, teaching may include courses in areas such as immunology, organismal biology, ecology, infectious disease, or related subjects, as well as development of advanced courses in the candidate's area of specialization. The successful candidate will also mentor graduate and undergraduate researchers.
Duties include teaching an average of 1.5 classes per academic year; maintaining an active research program that includes securing external funding to support research activities in area of expertise; mentoring undergraduate and graduate students; attending faculty meetings and departmental seminars; serving on department, college, and/or university committees.
Teaching & Advising Effort
35%
Scholarship & Creative Activity Effort
55%
Outreach & Extension Effort
5%
University Service & Leadership Effort
5%
REQUIRED EDUCATION
An earned doctorate in a field relevant to Ecological Immunology.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- A minimum of 2 years of post-doctoral research experience relevant to the proposed research program.
- An active research program or research expertise in the field of ecological immunology.
- Peer-reviewed publications in scientific journals.
ADDITIONAL PREFERRED
- A demonstrated potential to secure external research funding (e.g., grants, fellowships).
- Experience mentoring undergraduate and/or graduate student researchers.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
N/A
POSTING INFORMATION
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Open until filled, first review priority given to those who apply by January 3, 2027.
Appropriate work authorization is required for this position. New H-1B visa sponsorship from University of Idaho is supported in limited circumstances from existing visa holders. Other visa sponsorship may be available depending on the candidate's eligibility. Please contact the International Program Office at intlemp@uidaho.edu for additional visa eligibility information.
Visa Sponsorship
Uncertain
Degree Requirement Timeline
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application.
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Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes core benefits such as medical, dental, and vision, as well as retirement and other exciting supplemental benefits that enhance the employment experience and life at U of I.
Work/Life Balance
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Employee Assistance Plan: Benefit Services offers a robust employee assistance program that is free and confidential. It provides eligible employees and their families with the opportunity to discuss personal problems with a professional counselor, receive unlimited telephone and Internet access to resource and referral information and obtain other self-help information.
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Time Away from Work: The university offers a generous paid time off package for benefit-eligible employees, as well as 12 paid holidays a year.
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