Assistant Professor: Genotypes to Phenotypes

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Department of Biology at Colorado State University invites applications for at least one tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. We seek creative, collaborative biologists working in any multicellular eukaryotic system (model species and/or natural populations) whose research investigates how genetic variation gives rise to phenotypes in areas such as functional genomics, evolutionary genomics, quantitative and statistical genetics, and computational and systems biology. 

We welcome experimental, computational, and statistical genetic approaches, from genome-wide association tests, genome editing, functional screens, and single-cell and multi-omic profiling to machine learning and sequence-based language models. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research elucidates the effects of complex genotype-environment interactions on phenotypic variation that affects organismal function, fitness, and interactions with the environment.

Work authorization visa sponsorship may be available based on the specific situation, including cost, for the selected final candidate.

Applications completed by November 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. MST, will receive full consideration, but applications may be accepted after this date until the position is filled.

Department Information:

The Department of Biology at Colorado State University is a collaborative community dedicated to research, teaching, mentoring, and outreach across the full breadth of biology, from molecular and cellular biology to ecology and evolution. As a hub for the life sciences at CSU, the department connects faculty and students with interdisciplinary programs in cell and molecular biology, neuroscience, ecology, sustainability, and biomedical engineering. Further information about the department is available on our webpage: https://www.biology.colostate.edu/

Essential Job Duties: 

• Disseminate research findings through publication in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at national and international conferences.
• Establish and sustain an independent, externally funded research program.
• Teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Mentor and advise trainees.
• Service to the department and university, such as serving on committees and overseeing curriculum development.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Ph.D. in biology or a related field, such as genetics, biochemistry, organismal biology, evolutionary biology, or biomedical sciences.
• At least one year of postdoctoral experience by the start of the position.
• Record of publications in genotype-to-phenotype research.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Evidence of writing successful grants or fellowships.
• Experience teaching and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.

Conditions of Employment:

Pre-employment Background Check (required for new hires).

Application Instructions:

Please read the following instructions carefully and submit all required application materials. To apply, please upload one single PDF containing all required application materials listed below, in the order provided.

• A cover letter describing your qualification and interest in the position.
• A detailed CV.
• A 2-3-page research statement.
• A 1-page teaching statement.

Important: System limitations allow for a 5MB document upload. You will not be able to modify or add documents after submitting your application, so please carefully review your materials before submitting. Failure to submit the required materials as instructed may affect consideration of your application.

If you advance to the semifinalist stage, you will receive an email with instructions to provide contact information for three professional references. To help avoid delays in the search process, please complete this step as soon as possible.

Once you submit your references' contact information, each reference will receive an email with instructions for submitting a letter of recommendation. We will notify you with the deadline for when letters should be submitted at this stage in the hiring process.  

Please direct questions about the application process to Chris Funk at [email protected]

Please note: For semi-finalist candidates, submitted letters of recommendation, along with application materials, will be made available to the faculty of the Department of Biology for review. 

Salary Range

$83,000-$97,000

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Statement of Teaching/Research Philosophy

Employee Benefits

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.