The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS) and the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources at Rutgers University-New Brunswick invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Quantitative Ecology and Global Change Biology. We seek a creative, collaborative scientist whose research addresses how environmental change is reshaping biodiversity, species distributions, and ecological processes across spatial and temporal scales. The successful candidate will join a vibrant, interdisciplinary research community and contribute to Rutgers’ strengths in ecology, environmental science, and data-driven research. We expect the successful candidate to leverage large-scale datasets (e.g., remote sensing, long-term monitoring programs, citizen science) and a range of quantitative approaches (e.g., statistical modeling, machine learning, geospatial analysis) to craft an innovative research program on the ecological responses to climate change, land-use change, and other anthropogenic drivers. Candidates working on terrestrial systems, particularly birds, and whose work bridges basic ecological theory and applied conservation challenges, are especially encouraged to apply. We welcome candidates with a clear vision for how they would collaborate within the Rutgers Climate and Energy Institute and/or leverage Rutgers’ strengths in remote sensing, spatial analysis, and climate change research, while also utilizing our experimental forests and other local research sites in New Jersey. The candidate should articulate how their research program would complement and expand the existing strengths at Rutgers. The successful candidate will be expected to teach an upper-level laboratory course in Ornithology, an undergraduate course in scientific writing, and contribute to quantitative education in the graduate Ecology and Evolution program. The candidate is expected to be active in the Ecology and Evolution graduate program and related programs as appropriate. Service to the University and department is also an expectation of this appointment. Candidates will be expected to engage in public outreach through Rutgers’ Extension program or through other means. Position Status Full Time Posting Number 26 FA 0503 Posting Open Date 05/20/2026 Posting Close Date 05/29/2026 Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience This position requires PhD. in Ecology, Environmental Science, Biology, or a related field. Certifications/ Licenses Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities The candidate shall have demonstrated expertise in quantitative ecological methods, a strong publication record commensurate with their career stage, and a history of successful collaboration. Candidates should also have experience with large ecological datasets and proficiency in programming languages such as R or Python. Preferred Qualifications The candidate should also have demonstrated teaching and mentoring experience, and an interest in science communication, outreach, or interdisciplinary research. Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview Statement Rutgers-New Brunswick is a public land grant university located in the Northeast Corridor that hosts one of the most diverse student bodies in the United States. Our institutional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), including our priority of diversifying our faculty ranks is outlined in the Rutgers DEI strategic plan ( We especially encourage applications from backgrounds underrepresented in ecology. “For guidance on preparing a diversity statement, see: ” Posting Details