The Center for Biodiversity invites applications for an assistant professor (research; non-tenure-track) faculty position in the field of Biodiversity Analytics. Successful candidates will have a primary focus on large scale analytics and computational science using artificial intelligence (AI). They will be core faculty of the Center for Biodiversity at Temple University.
We are seeking candidates who can work closely with and benefit from expertise in large-scale biodiversity analytics at the global scale, AI-enabled research, and high-level computational biology.
The Center for Biodiversity (CB) was established at Temple University in 2014, anchored in CST, and associated with the Department of Biology and the Institute for Genomics and Evolutionary Medicine. CB's mission is to study and conserve the diversity of life. Research in the center involves evolutionary and ecological studies of major patterns in life and their underlying mechanisms, including speciation, diversification, extinction, and development of methods to conserve habitats and biodiversity.
We intend to find a colleague who will expand this research diversity and work closely and collaboratively to build on the center’s success. Since its founding, Temple University has been committed to challenging the status quo. Today, we are an international powerhouse and a top-tier research institution with nearly 40,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students and more than 340,000 alumni worldwide.
The successful applicant will develop and apply bioinformatics platforms to address key research questions in biodiversity and conservation. This position will focus on advancing computational methods for large-scale data analysis, with opportunities to drive methodological innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.
The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated record of independent research, with expertise in designing and implementing computational frameworks to analyze complex genomic datasets. The role will involve leading projects that integrate diverse analytical tools and workflows, fostering collaborations across research teams, and contributing to the development of novel approaches that enhance the scalability and impact of global biodiversity analyses.
In addition to developing a strong extramurally funded research program, successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the scientific mission of the department through research publications, grant applications, and participation in mentoring and training activities. Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset are essential.
Required:
Required qualifications for this position include a Ph.D. in biology or closely related discipline. Candidates must demonstrate a strong record of research productivity, including publications in biodiversity science, ecology, or conservation, and have demonstrated expertise in HPC computing with artificial intelligence. The ability to contribute to teaching activities, particularly in areas such as biodiversity analytics and advanced computational methods, is essential, along with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred:
Preferred qualifications include previous postdoctoral experience and publications in high-impact journals.
Applicants should submit a single pdf containing a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, and a summary of current and future research interests to Dr. S. Blair Hedges (sbh@temple.edu). Please include in the cover letter a link to the applicant's Google Scholar profile. Through their research statements, applicants should inform the search committee about the transformative and cross-disciplinary aspects of their work.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.
Posted 27 August 2026
The Center for Biodiversity invites applications for an assistant professor (research; non-tenure-track) faculty position in the field of Biodiversity Analytics. Successful candidates will have a primary focus on large scale analytics and computational science using artificial intelligence (AI). They will be core faculty of the Center for Biodiversity at Temple University.
We are seeking candidates who can work closely with and benefit from expertise in large-scale biodiversity analytics at the global scale, AI-enabled research, and high-level computational biology.
The Center for Biodiversity (CB) was established at Temple University in 2014, anchored in CST, and associated with the Department of Biology and the Institute for Genomics and Evolutionary Medicine. CB's mission is to study and conserve the diversity of life. Research in the center involves evolutionary and ecological studies of major patterns in life and their underlying mechanisms, including speciation, diversification, extinction, and development of methods to conserve habitats and biodiversity.
We intend to find a colleague who will expand this research diversity and work closely and collaboratively to build on the center’s success. Since its founding, Temple University has been committed to challenging the status quo. Today, we are an international powerhouse and a top-tier research institution with nearly 40,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students and more than 340,000 alumni worldwide.
The successful applicant will develop and apply bioinformatics platforms to address key research questions in biodiversity and conservation. This position will focus on advancing computational methods for large-scale data analysis, with opportunities to drive methodological innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.
The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated record of independent research, with expertise in designing and implementing computational frameworks to analyze complex genomic datasets. The role will involve leading projects that integrate diverse analytical tools and workflows, fostering collaborations across research teams, and contributing to the development of novel approaches that enhance the scalability and impact of global biodiversity analyses.
In addition to developing a strong extramurally funded research program, successful candidates will be expected to contribute to the scientific mission of the department through research publications, grant applications, and participation in mentoring and training activities. Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset are essential.
Required:
Required qualifications for this position include a Ph.D. in biology or closely related discipline. Candidates must demonstrate a strong record of research productivity, including publications in biodiversity science, ecology, or conservation, and have demonstrated expertise in HPC computing with artificial intelligence. The ability to contribute to teaching activities, particularly in areas such as biodiversity analytics and advanced computational methods, is essential, along with excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred:
Preferred qualifications include previous postdoctoral experience and publications in high-impact journals.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit a single pdf containing a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, and a summary of current and future research interests to Dr. S. Blair Hedges (sbh@temple.edu). Please include in the cover letter a link to the applicant's Google Scholar profile. Through their research statements, applicants should inform the search committee about the transformative and cross-disciplinary aspects of their work.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.
Posted 27 August 2026
Copyright © 1999-2026 S. Blair Hedges. Last updated: August 27 2026 18:48:11.
Copyright © 1999-2026 S. Blair Hedges. Last updated: August 27 2026 18:48:11.
Copyright © 1999-2026 S. Blair Hedges. Last updated: August 27 2026 18:48:11.
