Regular Faculty - Ecological Immunology

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.

To apply, please visit: https://careers.uidaho.edu/jobs/regular-faculty-ecological-immunology-moscow-idaho-united-states

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