About the role
The Department of Integrative Biology at the University of South Florida (USF), Tampa invites applications for a Computational Biologist to fill a 9-month, full-time and tenure-earning, Assistant Professor position, with an appointment start date of August 7, 2027. Salary is negotiable.
We encourage applicants conducting ecological, evolutionary, or behavioral research with statistical, computational, or theoretical approaches. This includes, but is not limited to, biological/ecological data science, bioinformatics, biostatistics, -omics, machine learning/deep learning, and research at scales ranging from genes to ecosystems. Interdisciplinary approaches are encouraged.
USF offers opportunities for collaboration across campus with programs in mathematics, the College of Engineering, the Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing, and the College of Marine Science. USF also hosts two high-performance computing clusters and an interdisciplinary Genomics Program in the College of Public Health. Local agency partners in the Tampa Bay area include FWRI, USGS, NOAA, and USFWS.
Candidates are expected to establish a strong, externally funded research program and to teach and develop quantitative courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Examples include statistical ecology, biometry, Bayesian statistics, mathematical modeling, bioinformatics, and data science for biologists.
Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, or a related field from an accredited institution, publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals, and experience teaching undergraduate or graduate students. Must meet university criteria for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor.
Preferred Qualifications: Post-doctoral training in a relevant field, procurement of research funding, and demonstration of success with teaching upper-level quantitative courses and mentoring students of all backgrounds.
How to Apply-
Please submit the following application materials as a single combined PDF document -
- Cover letter
- CV
- Statement of current and future research directions, up to two to three pages long, including a strategy for establishing an independent, externally funded research program
- Teaching statement one to two pages long, describing teaching experience and approach
- Up to three selected publications or data/software products
- Names and contact information of at least three references
Review of applications begins 12/1/2026, continues until 12/31/2026 or until position is filled.
Conclusion of this search is subject to final budget approval. According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. USF is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Institution. For disability accommodations, contact Jey Perez Hernandez (department manager) at 813-974-9334 or jperezhe@usf.edu, a minimum of five working days in advance.
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and USF Health. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report recognized USF with its highest overall ranking in university history, as a top 50 public university for the seventh consecutive year and as one of the top 15 best values among all public universities in the nation. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine in the highest tier, placing it as one of the top 16 medical schools in the nation and inside the top 10 among public universities. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $750 million in research funding in 2025 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of nearly $10 billion for the state of Florida. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.