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The Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience is the University of Florida’s principal marine research center. The Whitney Laboratory is in an exciting phase of growth and invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level as part of a broader strategic investment in Technology Driven Discovery in Marine Bioscience.
We seek a creative, collaborative scientist whose research harnesses or advances cutting-edge tools, including AI, data science, robotics, biophysics, computer vision, advanced imaging, multi-omics, chemical biology, and synthetic biology. We invite applications from innovators developing transformative technologies and scientists addressing foundational biological questions with cutting-edge approaches. We are looking for candidates who will take advantage of the Whitney Lab’s unique location and strengthen our programs in areas such as organismal biology, development, genomics, biophysics, bioengineering, chemistry, neuroscience, coastal ecology, and aquaculture. We are especially excited to invite applicants who can integrate and advance across these disciplines.
This position is part of a multi-year investment in faculty hiring, infrastructure, and research innovation at the UF Whitney Lab. Our new research building and Sea Turtle Hospital (38,000 square feet, $40 million) will open in Spring 2026 with state-of-the-art wet and dry labs, large sensor-outfitted marine mesocosms and aquaculture tank systems, and world-leading imaging capabilities within the Whitney Laboratory Center for Biological Imaging and Discovery. These investments reflect the University of Florida and Whitney's commitment to technology-driven marine bioscience and to supporting interdisciplinary research.
The University of Florida offers competitive salaries, startup packages, and relocation support. An appointment may be made jointly with any UF department aligned with the candidate’s background (e.g., Department of Biology, Department of Chemistry, College of Medicine, Soil and Water Science, Forestry and Fisheries). The successful candidate will join a diverse, interdisciplinary UF research community with connections across the UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation and Technology, the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS), the Department of Biomedical Engineering, the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, the Florida Museum of Natural History, the UF Genetics Institute, and the McKnight Brain Institute. UF is home to the fastest university-owned supercomputer (HiPerGator 4th Gen) and the NVIDIA AI Technology Center.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Develop an internationally recognized, externally funded research program
- Contribute to Whitney’s interdisciplinary research environment by collaborating across departments, colleges, and external partners
- Participate in recruiting, teaching, and mentoring undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral trainees
- Engage in service activities that support the Whitney Laboratory’s research mission.
About the Whitney Laboratory
The Whitney Laboratory is an off-campus cutting-edge research community located on the northeast coast of Florida 75 miles from the UF main campus and 17 miles south of beautiful historic St. Augustine. The Whitney Lab is unique in combining high tech research labs with direct access to both the Atlantic Ocean and the Matanzas River intercoastal waterway. Whitney research faculty are known for state-of-the-art research programs using marine organisms to address fundamental scientific questions. On seven acres, the UF Whitney campus features a research village consisting of six cottages that can house up to 24 visiting scientists and students, a two-story education and outreach Center for Marine Studies building with a 280-seat auditorium, atrium, K-12 classrooms, and meeting spaces.
About the University of Florida
The University of Florida is a public institution and member of the Association of American Universities enrolling 55,000 students, including more than 36,000 residential undergraduates. UF is among the nation’s most academically diverse universities, with 16 colleges offering 100 undergraduate degree programs, 200 graduate programs, and various professional degrees. The University of Florida ranked 7th among top public schools in the most recent ranking by U.S. News and World Report and in the recent Forbes 2025-2026 America’s Top Colleges, UF was ranked 5th among public universities and 30th overall.
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Application Materials
To be considered for this position you should submit the following:
• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Research statement (up to 3 pages single-spaced)
• Contact information for three references
For additional position information or to submit nominations or express interest, please contact Dr. Christine Schnitzler, search committee chair, at cschnitzler@ufl.edu.
The anticipated start date is Fall 2026. Application review will begin December 1, 2025. Applications will be accepted after this date until the position is filled.
The final candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. A transcript will not be considered "official" if a designation of "Issued to Student" is visible. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The “government in the sunshine” laws of Florida require that all documents relating to the search process, including letters of application/nomination and reference, be available for public inspection upon request.
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