[ES_JOBS_NET] Tenure-Track: Assistant Professor - Biological Oceanography

[Jason Sylvan]

Description
The Department of Oceanography in the College of Arts and Sciences at 
Texas A&M University is seeking applications for one full-time 
tenure-track faculty position with a 9-month academic appointment at the 
rank of Assistant Professor. This position has an anticipated start date 
of August 1, 2027. We welcome applications from individuals with broad 
interests in Biological Oceanography, including but not limited to those 
studying marine organism influence on global biogeochemical cycles, 
phytoplankton ecology and biogeography, blue economy (e.g., 
bioprospecting), life in extreme environments, and carbon sequestration, 
with special interest in researchers who can connect multiple trophic 
levels.
The successful applicant will be expected to develop and maintain an 
independent, externally-funded research program; teach courses in the 
Department of Oceanography at the graduate and undergraduate levels; 
advise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students; participate in 
departmental and college activities; and serve the discipline of 
oceanography. The Department of Oceanography, located in College 
Station, Texas, is part of an alliance of Ocean Sciences that includes 
the Marine Sciences and Marine Biology Departments at TAMU Galveston, 
the Geochemical and Environmental Research Group, the Scientific Ocean 
Drilling Coordination Office (SODCO) and Gulf Coast Repository, the Gulf 
of America Coastal Ocean Observing System, and Texas Sea Grant. This 
alliance of Ocean Sciences represents a unique concentration of 
educational and research resources. Texas A&M University is a land-, 
sea-, and space-grant university, with a dynamic and international 
community of over 250,000 people. Information about the Department of 
Oceanography can be found at https://ocean.tamu.edu/ 
(https://ocean.tamu.edu/).

The University is aware that attracting and retaining exceptional 
faculty often depends on meeting the needs of two careers and therefore 
implements policies that contribute to work-life balance, including the 
Dual-Career Program.

Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Oceanography or related field at the 
time of appointment. Postdoctoral experience is desirable but is not 
required. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.

Application Instructions
To apply, please submit the following required documents at 
https://apply.interfolio.com/189672 (https://apply.interfolio.com/189672):
•     Cover letter
•     CV
•     Personal statement for the candidate's philosphy and plans for 
research (3 pages), teaching (2 pages) and service as applicable.
•     Names and contact information for three references

Informal inquiries or requests for more information may be sent via 
email to the Search Committee Chair: Dr. Jason Sylvan at 
jasonsylvan at tamu.edu (mailto:jasonsylvan at tamu.edu). Applications will be 
reviewed beginning on 25 September 2026, but the position will remain 
open until filled.

Application Process
This institution is using lnterfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this 
search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and 
can send all application materials, including confidential letters of 
recommendation, free of charge.


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Jason Sylvan, PhD  (he/him)

Professor

Department of Oceanography

Texas A&M University

Eller O&M Building, Rm 716

College Station, TX  77843-3146

O: (979) 845-5105

F: (979) 845-6331

https://sylvangeomicrobiology.wordpress.com

https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7361-7472




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