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The School of Life Sciences is a creative hub for research and teaching excellence at Arizona State University. Faculty, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and staff, work together to support an environment of interdisciplinary research that ranges from studies on biodiesel and biohydrogen, to vaccine development and the conservation of whales.
The school is ASU’s first academic unit to reflect ASU President Michael Crow’s vision for the New American University. We offer platforms for collaborative, cutting-edge research and allow faculty discoveries to be freed from institutional boundaries.
Please read ASU's employment website to search current job openings.
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- Arizona State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to excellence through diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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Employment Opportunities
ASU/School of Life Sciences/Instructor in General Biology-Barrett
The School of Life Sciences (SOLS) and Barrett, The Honors College (BHC) at Arizona State University (ASU) invite applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible Instructor position in General Biology with an anticipated start date of August, 2021. We seek an individual who is dedicated to excellence in teaching; is invested in developing inclusive curricula and teaching approaches to support the success of our diverse students, many of whom belong to underrepresented demographics in STEM disciplines. The successful candidate will work with both Barrett and School of Life Sciences. Please refer to the above link for more details about specific expectations.
- FTE: 100%
- Application Deadline: February 18, 2021
- Initial closing date: April 4, 2021
- Rolling: Yes
- Rolling Reviewed: Weekly
- Link to apply
ASU/School of Life Sciences/Instructor in Evolution
The School of Life Sciences (SOLS) invites applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible instructor position in Evolution. The anticipated start date August 2021. We seek an individual who is dedicated to excellence in teaching; is invested in developing inclusive curricula and teaching approaches to support the success of our diverse students, many of whom are underrepresented in STEM disciplines. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and teaching existing and new undergraduate courses in evolutionary biology. These courses are expected to be taught on-campus and online. In addition to teaching, other responsibilities will include supervising graduate teaching assistants and developing course materials with other faculty and staff.
- FTE: 100%
- Application Deadline: February 18, 2021
- Initial closing date: April 4, 2021
- Rolling: Yes
- Rolling Reviewed: Weekly
- Link to apply
ASU/School of Life Sciences/Lecturer in Ecology and Conservation
The School of Life Sciences (SOLS) invites applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible Lecturer position to develop and teach in-person and online courses in the Conservation Biology and Ecology undergraduate degree program. The anticipated start date for this position is August 2021. We seek an individual who is dedicated to excellence in teaching; is invested in developing inclusive curricula and teaching approaches to support the success of our students, many of whom are underrepresented in STEM disciplines. In addition to teaching, other responsibilities will include supervising graduate teaching assistants and developing courses materials with other faculty and staff.
- FTE: 100%
- Application Deadline: February 18, 2021
- Initial closing date: April 4, 2021
- Rolling: Yes
- Rolling Reviewed: Weekly
- Link to apply
ASU/School of Life Sciences/Lecturer in Bioethics
The School of Life Sciences (SOLS) invites applications for a full-time, benefits-eligible Lecturer position in Bioethics with an anticipated start date August 2021. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and teaching existing and new undergraduate courses in bioethics (e.g., BIO 312, BIO 416, and related courses). In addition to teaching, responsibilities will include supervising teaching assistants and developing course materials with other faculty and staff.
- FTE: 100%
- Application Deadline: February 01, 2021, but will remain open until filled
- Rolling: Yes
- Rolling Reviewed: Weekly
- Link to apply
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Postdoctoral Research Scholar JOB #86780
The School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University (ASU) invites applications for up to 3 postdoctoral research scholar positions in the life sciences, who seek to advance the university’s commitment to diversity and inclusion and have experience working with and within groups historically underrepresented in higher education in the United States.
Fellows will conduct independent and productive research programs in collaboration with a faculty mentor in the School of Life Sciences, including production of relevant scholarly products and mentoring of students in research. Fellows are also expected to engage with other Fellows in building a peer mentoring community and forwarding the ASU Charter mission of increasing inclusion and diversity.
- FTE: 100%
- Application Deadline: Initial deadline June 11, 2021
- Rolling: Yes
- Rolling Reviewed: Biweekly
- Link to apply
Postdoctoral Research Scholar JOB #16705
The HHMI Inclusive Excellence Team at Arizona State University seeks applicants for postdoctoral research scholars in inclusive science education. Our team (Dr. James Collins, Dr. Sara Brownell, Dr. Ariel Anbar, and Dr. Paul LePore) is focused on making undergraduate science programs at ASU more inclusive, with a specific focus on our online degree programs and online courses. There are multiple opportunities for professional development and opportunities for the postdoctoral scholars to develop their own interests and projects in science education research.
Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. in biology, science education or a closely-related field by time of appointment, a research record, a demonstrated interest in discipline-based education research and in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Preference for applicants with a strong record of education research, strong oral and written communication skills, ability to collaborate well as part of a team, and a willingness to be open to feedback.
- FTE: 100%
- Application Deadline: Initial deadline Apr. 23, 2021
- Rolling: Yes
- Rolling Reviewed: Biweekly
- Link to apply
Postdoctoral Research Scholar JOB #16704
The HHMI Inclusive Excellence Team at Arizona State University seeks applicants for postdoctoral research scholars in inclusive science education. Our team (Dr. James Collins, Dr. Sara Brownell, Dr. Ariel Anbar, and Dr. Paul LePore) is focused on making undergraduate science programs at ASU more inclusive, with a specific focus on our online degree programs and online courses. There are multiple opportunities for professional development and opportunities for the postdoctoral scholars to develop their own interests and projects in science education research.
Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. in biology, science education or a closely-related field by time of appointment, a research record, a demonstrated interest in discipline-based education research and in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Preference for applicants with a strong record of education research, strong oral and written communication skills, ability to collaborate well as part of a team, and a willingness to be open to feedback.
- FTE: 100%
- Application Deadline: Initial deadline Apr. 23, 2021
- Rolling: Yes
- Rolling Reviewed: Biweekly
- Link to apply
Postdoctoral Research Associate JOB #16657
The School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar to contribute to the development of a graduate scholars network, Earth System Science for the Anthropocene (ESSA). Approximately half the time will be spent researching and developing programs within the School of Life Sciences including diversity programs and half of the time will be spent carrying out research. For more details please refer to the description link above under "description".
Successful candidates must have an earned doctorate in a relevant field at the time of appointment and must demonstrate their dedication to principles of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Working with interdisciplinary teams, a strong record of scholarly achievement, and excellent communication skills are also required. For more details please refer to the description link above under "minimum qualifications".
- FTE: 100%
- Application Deadline: Initial deadline Mar. 15, 2021
- Rolling: Yes
- Rolling Reviewed: Biweekly
- Link to apply
Postdoctoral Research Associate JOB #16464
The School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University invites applications for a full-time, fiscal-year appointment as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Human Obesity and Metabolism Laboratory of Christos Katsanos, PhD. Candidates must be within five years from receipt of their doctoral degree. The laboratory’s focus is on human metabolism, with specific interest in understanding the biology of the skeletal muscle proteome phenotype in humans with obesity.
- FTE: 100%
- Application Deadline: Open until filled
- Rolling: Yes
- Rolling Reviewed: Biweekly
- Link to apply
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