Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
The Department of Biological Sciences at Florida International University (biology.fiu.edu) invites qualified candidates to apply for an Open Rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) position. Scientists addressing groundbreaking questions at the interface of Big Data/AI/Bioinformatics and biological systems and those using or developing innovative Big Data/AI/Bioinformatics methods for biological discovery are encouraged to apply. Research that aligns with FIUs long-term goals in innovation, environment and health is desirable. Successful candidates could become affiliated with several preeminent research institutes and centers including the Biomolecular Sciences Institute (bsi.fiu.edu/), the Institute of Environment (environment.fiu.edu/), the Extreme Events Institute (eei.fiu.edu/), and the Biscayne Bay Campus Robotics and Autonomous Systems Laboratory for Coastal Conservation and Restoration. The minimum requirements are a doctoral degree in a related field from an accredited institution and evidence of active research. Applicants with postdoctoral experience are preferred. The successful candidate will be expected to build an internationally prominent research program by bringing and maintaining an active, externally funded research program, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, mentoring graduate students in our Ph.D. program, and contributing to undergraduate and graduate teaching.
Application Details
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 536602 at careers.fiu.edu and attach one combined pdf including (1) cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) statements of teaching, and research. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least three (3) references who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please direct inquiries about this search to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Janna Fierst (jfierst@fiu.edu).
Review Date
Review of candidates will start February 12, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. The expected start date is August 13, 2026.