ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN NON-SEED PLANT DIVERSITY (BRYOPHYTES, FERNS, LYCOPHYTES) Department of Botany in the Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver
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The Department of Botany seeks candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the area of Non-Seed Plant Diversity with an expected start date of July 1, 2026. This is a full-time position with an expected starting salary range of $120,000 to $135,000 per annum. Applicants conducting innovative research in the area of bryophyte, fern, or lycophyte diversity are encouraged to apply, including those who employ systematics, phylogenetics, evolution, paleobotany, ecology, cell biology, developmental biology, physiology, molecular biology, genomics, or related techniques, and whose research ideally includes the collection and use of field samples and/or museum collections to address fundamental questions on the biodiversity and comparative biology of non-seed plants. The position requires a Ph.D. degree to be awarded before the start of the position. The successful candidate will also be expected to have postdoctoral experience and an exceptional research track record. Responsibilities include establishing and conducting an internationally competitive and externally funded research program, commitment to excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, supervising graduate students, and participating in service roles that contribute to the department, university, and academic/scientific community. The successful applicant will have a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion to create a welcoming community for all, particularly those who are historically, persistently or systemically marginalized. In evaluating candidates, we will also consider evidence of leadership within the candidate’s community, and potential for developing and implementing evidence-based teaching approaches. The position includes opportunities for strong interactions with UBC’s Biodiversity Research Centre, Michael Smith Laboratories, Beaty Biodiversity Museum, UBC Botanical Garden, the Faculty of Land & Food Systems, and the Faculty of Forestry. |
Closing Date: Dec 19, 2025 |
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