Assistant/Associate Professor in Marine Bioscience

Job Description: is the University of Florida’s principal marine research center. The Whitney Laboratory is in an exciting phase of growth and invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level as part of a broader strategic investment in Technology Driven Discovery in Marine Bioscience. We seek a creative, collaborative scientist whose research harnesses or advances cutting-edge tools, including AI, data science, robotics, biophysics, computer vision, advanced imaging, multi-omics, chemical biology, and synthetic biology. We invite applications from innovators developing transformative technologies and scientists addressing foundational biological questions with cutting-edge approaches. We are looking for candidates who will take advantage of the Whitney Lab’s unique location and strengthen our programs in areas such as organismal biology, development, genomics, biophysics, bioengineering, chemistry, neuroscience, coastal ecology, and aquaculture. We are especially excited to invite applicants who can integrate and advance across these disciplines. This position is part of a multi-year investment in faculty hiring, infrastructure, and research innovation at the UF Whitney Lab. Our new research building and (, square feet, $ million) will open in Spring 6 with state-of-the-art wet and dry labs, large sensor-outfitted marine mesocosms and aquaculture tank systems, and world-leading imaging capabilities within . These investments reflect the University of Florida and Whitney's commitment to technology-driven marine bioscience and to supporting interdisciplinary research. The University of Florida offers competitive salaries, startup packages, and relocation support. An appointment may be made jointly with any UF department aligned with the candidate’s background (e.g., , , , , ). The successful candidate will join a diverse, interdisciplinary UF research community with connections across the , , , , , , and . UF is home to the fastest university-owned supercomputer () and the . The successful candidate will be expected to: Develop an internationally recognized, externally funded research program Contribute to Whitney’s interdisciplinary research environment by collaborating across departments, colleges, and external partners Participate in recruiting, teaching, and mentoring undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral trainees Engage in service activities that support the Whitney Laboratory’s research mission. About the Whitney Laboratory The Whitney Laboratory is an off-campus cutting-edge research communitylocated on the northeast coast of Florida miles from the UF main campus and miles south of beautiful historic St. Augustine. The Whitney Lab is unique in combining high tech research labs with direct access to both the Atlantic Ocean and the Matanzas River intercoastal waterway. Whitney research faculty are known for state-of-the-art research programs using marine organisms to address fundamental scientific questions. On seven acres, the UF Whitney campus features a research village consisting of six cottages that can house up to visiting scientists and students, a two-story education and outreach Center for Marine Studies building with a -seat auditorium, atrium, K- classrooms, and meeting spaces. About the University of Florida The University of Florida is a public institution and member of the Association of AmericanUniversities enrolling , students, including more than , residential undergraduates. UF is among the nation’s most academically diverse universities, with colleges offering undergraduate degree programs, graduate programs, and various professional degrees. The University of Florida ranked 7th among top public schools in the most recent ranking by U.S. News and World Report and in the recent Forbes 5-6 America’s Top Colleges, UF was ranked 5th among public universities and th overall. Expected Salary: Salary is commensurate with education and experience Required Qualifications: Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, relevant experience consistent with academic policy for faculty rank, and have the potential to support their research programs through external funding sources. Preferred: The successful candidate will be expected to: Develop an internationally recognized, externally funded research program Contribute to Whitney’s interdisciplinary research environment by collaborating across departments, colleges, and external partners Participate in recruiting, teaching, and mentoring undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral trainees Engage in service activities that support the Whitney Laboratory’s research mission.

Created: 2025-11-07