Invasive Species Cluster Hire at Virginia Tech

Position Overview

Virginia Tech is seeking applicants for tenure track positions associated with the Invasive Species Collaborative (ISC).  These new faculty positions will be housed within several colleges and academic units across campus as part of a university wide interdisciplinary investment to make Virginia Tech a center of excellence in the science, policy, and management of invasive species at regional, national, and international levels. Please note that positions will be announced throughout the 2024 calendar year:

Invasive Species Economist – Fall 2024
Invasive Species Geneticist – Fall 2024
Global Change Ecologist – Fall 2024
Environmental Data Scientist – Fall 2024
Invasive Plant Geneticist – Forthcoming

Collaboration amongst new hires and existing faculty is paramount and will enhance flagship programs in a broad range of disciplines and build on the foundation developed by the ISC. This long-term vision will create a strong interdisciplinary team of Virginia Tech faculty working on one of the top five global threats by addressing invasive species research, teaching, and outreach. We are seeking individuals who possess the skills to bridge disciplinary divides, drive innovative solutions, and engage in team science to apply.

Responsibilities

Please review individual job announcements for specific responsibilities. Live applications can be accessed via: https://invasivespeciesvt.org/about/join-the-team/

Qualifications

Please review individual job announcements for specific qualifications/requirements. Live applications can be accessed via: https://invasivespeciesvt.org/about/join-the-team/

Preferred Level of Education

PhD

How to Apply

Please note that positions will be announced throughout the 2024 calendar year. You can view complete job descriptions and applications on the ISC’s website at https://invasivespeciesvt.org/about/join-the-team/

About Virginia Tech

The Invasive Species Collaborative (ISC) at Virginia Tech integrates invasion science with the policy, management, and social demands associated with confronting the global challenge of invasive species. We bring together biologists and resource managers, social scientists, policy experts, and other stakeholders to facilitate new partnerships across Virginia, the United States, and the World.

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