Job opportunities

The School of Life Sciences (SOLS) invites applications to establish a pool of instructional Academic Associates for the 2026/2027 academic year. Successful candidates will support online or in-person courses under the direction of SOLS faculty, evaluate student work, communicate regularly with students and the instructional team and assist students with mastery of course objectives. SOLS welcomes applications from candidates who align with the Arizona State University (ASU) Charter and are committed to excellence and student success.

Academic Associate positions are one semester (8 or 16 weeks), non-benefits-eligible, and fixed-term appointments with no tenure implications, not to exceed .40 full-time equivalency (FTE). Individuals hired must be available for the entire duration of the appointment (8 or 16 weeks). The number of courses is contingent upon needs, funding, and sufficient student enrollment. Individuals hired as Academic Associates may not hold multiple, non-benefits-eligible appointments at ASU. Salary is a flat rate based on FTE.

This recruitment is to establish a part-time hiring pool for temporary and semester appointments. Applications are considered for the current academic year only. Applicants who are not hired are encouraged to reapply for subsequent academic years.

Salary Range: $25 - $30 per hour

The School of Life Sciences (SOLS) and the John Schufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering at Arizona State University are seeking a postdoctoral research scholar in anatomy to join Dr. Rebecca Fisher’s research group. Dr. Fisher is a Professor in SOLS and Director of Anatomy and Professor in the Department of Foundational Sciences at the medical school. The successful applicant will work with Dr. Fisher to develop, implement, and assess an innovative clinical skills and anatomy curriculum for medical students. This longitudinal pre-clerkship curriculum leverages medical imaging, extended reality, augmented intelligence, and other emerging tools to improve learning outcomes. The postdoctoral scholar will collaborate with a research technician and two postdoctoral scholars in the Fisher lab, and faculty with expertise in anatomy, internal medicine, family medicine, radiology, and engineering. The postdoctoral scholar will have an opportunity to develop their teaching skills, gain experience in curricular design and assessment, and contribute to medical education research projects on the integration of clinical skills and anatomy curricula and the impact of emerging technologies on learning outcomes. Applicants must be within five years of their Ph.D to be considered. The anticipated start date is September 2026.

Salary Range: $62,232 - $62,652

A grant funded, full-time, regular fiscal appointment for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar is available in the Balmer Lab in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University to study the neurophysiological mechanisms of hearing. The postdoctoral scholar is within five years from receipt of the doctoral degree. We are looking for highly motivated individuals interested in auditory neuroscience and synaptic physiology. We investigate neurophysiological mechanisms on multiple levels of analysis and utilize in vitro and in vivo electrophysiology, viral tracing and optogenetics. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience using whole-cell patch clamp recording in acute brain slices and a strong record of publications. Responsibilities will include performing experiments, data analysis, manuscript preparation and collaborating effectively with members of the lab. Anticipated start date is Fall 2026, but remains flexible for applicants with desired qualifications. Please see balmerlab.com

Salary Range: $62,232 - $75,564

The Song Laboratory of Insect Systematics and Evolution (https://schistocerca.org/SongLab/) in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University invites applications for a full-time, in-residence Postdoctoral Research Scholar with expertise in evolutionary genomics and functional genetics. This position is based at the ASU campus in Tempe, Arizona, with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2026. The initial appointment is for two years, with the possibility of extension based on performance and funding. The successful candidate will lead research investigating the molecular mechanisms of phenotypic plasticity, using locusts as a model system to understand how environmental cues trigger changes in behavior and physiology.

Salary Range: $62,000 - $65,000

The Arizona State University Center for Biodiversity Outcomes invites applications for a postdoctoral scholar position to join a vibrant and growing interdisciplinary team of faculty, students, and non-academic partners to develop and implement a portfolio of projects that advance marine biodiversity conservation policy and action in the United States. The position is a full-time, non-tenure track, benefits eligible position with an anticipated start date in May 2026. Expanding and applying knowledge about marine biodiversity is critical to improving decision-making in all sectors with regards to resource management and investment. A whole-of-society approach to synthesizing, expanding, and sharing ocean and coastal biodiversity knowledge and strengthening institutions to apply this knowledge can support improved evidence-based protection and sustainable use. The private sector is critical for achieving sustainable outcomes, and due to regulatory and social pressure is increasingly interested in working in the realm of biodiversity conservation However, it is still unclear how biodiversity information can best be integrated into private-sector processes in ways that accomplish both business goals and biodiversity conservation. Our project focuses on interrelated questions: (1) What are the key private sector actors and industries with a stake in ocean biodiversity? (2) What are the goals, needs, and capacities of these key private sector actors? (3) What are immediate opportunities for coordinating action across the private sector, public sector, and civil society organizations? (4) Where are knowledge gaps that preclude action? Our proposed work facilitates action to improve the sustainability of marine, freshwater, and coastal biodiversity in the U.S.

This is a grant-funded position. The initial appointment is for one year with the potential for a one-year renewal under the current grant. Continuation beyond two years is contingent on future grant funding, satisfactory progress, and contribution to the collective program.

Our mission is to enable the discoveries and solutions needed to sustain Earth’s biodiversity in a time of rapid biophysical, institutional and cultural change. Biodiversity is the foundation of our economy and well-being. The center innovates path-breaking, practical solutions in biodiversity conservation by partnering with NGOs, corporations, governments, and other academic institutions while training the next generation of conservation leaders. We envision a world where the diversity of life on Earth is valued and sustained for the benefit of all. CBO supports research that accelerates the success of sustainable biodiversity outcomes. As a boundary organization, the center employs an actionable science model to cultivate interdisciplinary collaboration and co-produce solutions with government agencies, non-governmental agencies, foundations, and corporations. This position will have the opportunity to engage in collaborations as part of the center’s existing partnerships with Blue Convergence Fund, NOAA, Smithsonian Institution, Trellis, and others. Learn more at http://biodiversity.asu.edu/.