Job Description

IE University's School of Science and Technology invites applications for a full-time faculty position in Environmental Science with a specialization in Ecology, Biodiversity and Conservation We seek a dynamic scientist whose research links gene‑ and genome‑level evidence to ecosystem‑level biodiversity patterns and conservation decisions. The ideal candidate develops and applies eDNA metabarcoding, shotgun metagenomics/Meta transcriptomics, and population/landscape genomics, and integrates these with spatial ecology and Earth observation to deliver decision‑ready biodiversity insights across terrestrial, freshwater, and/or marine systems. Senior candidates in other areas of quantitative conservation ecology will also be considered.

We value candidates eager to collaborate in applied research with IE’s Impact Xcelerator and external partners (public agencies, NGOs, industry), especially on biodiversity monitoring networks, nature‑based solutions, environmental analytics, climate adaptation and natural‑capital assessments. The ability to contribute to multidisciplinary initiatives that translate biodiversity data into actionable conservation and restoration strategies will be key to success in this role.

A doctoral degree in Ecology, Conservation Biology, Evolutionary Biology, or a related field is preferred. Prior teaching experience and evidence of academic or professional contributions in the field will be viewed favorably.

Faculty are expected to engage in high-quality research, pursue external funding, and contribute to curriculum development and university service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach at undergraduate and graduate levels (English) in Ecology, Animal & Plant Biodiversity, and Management & Conservation of Flora, Fauna & Protected Areas, and related areas.
• Conduct high‑impact, externally funded research in areas such as eDNA‑based biodiversity assessment, conservation genomics, genome‑resolved metagenomics, functional biodiversity and ecosystem resilience, macroecology + remote sensing integration, and decision science for conservation planning.
• Supervise and mentor students across undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. programs, build an inclusive, collaborative lab culture spanning wet‑lab and computational training.
• Collaborate with research and societal partners to co‑design and deploy monitoring pipelines, biodiversity indicators and conservation tools.
• Contribute to curriculum development, embedding reproducible research, FAIR data, and open science; keep courses aligned with emerging methods (long‑read sequencing, single‑cell, AI/ML for ecology).
• Participate in academic service and contribute to the strategic growth of the School of Science and Technology.

We offer:

• A competitive salary in line with top-ranked European academic institutions.
• A generous seed research fund to cover travel, equipment, and relocation costs.
• State-of-the-art campus facilities and support to build your lab infrastructure.
• A professional and stimulating international working environment with English as the de facto language.
• Full access to public health services through membership of the National Insurance Scheme plus a discount plan to acquire an additional private health insurance plan.
• Diversity in an open-minded, inclusive and family-friendly environment.
• Inspiring campus life on a state-of-the-art equipped unique campus in the hearts of Madrid and Segovia, conveniently well communicated

About IE University and the School of Science and Technology

IE University is an internationally recognized institution originally founded as a Business School. We consider ourselves the most international institution of higher education, with approximately 85% of our students coming from outside Spain and typically over 120 countries represented on campus.

It spans four campuses: the María de Molina postgraduate hub in Madrid’s financial district; the IE Tower (opened in 2021, one of the city’s five business-district towers; 6,000-student capacity); and two in Segovia, ~30 minutes by AVE from Madrid. This position is based at Segovia’s Convent of Santa Cruz la Real, a 13th-century national heritage site near the Roman aqueduct that blends historic architecture with modern infrastructure.

Facilities include advanced study spaces, media studios, fully equipped labs (Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Earth & Life Sciences, Environmental Technology), and extensive sports facilities. The School of Science & Technology offers industry-relevant BSc/MSc programs in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics, Data Analytics, and Environmental Science.

The School of Science and Technology prepares students with industry-relevant skills in the context of STEM and related educational programs. The school offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics, Data Analytics, and Environmental Science.

The IE Impact Xcelerator offers new faculty the opportunity to participate in applied research labs in collaboration with research groups and companies in fields such as healthcare, environmental science, finance, and cybersecurity, profiting from the rich network of IE Business School.

Qualifications

• A PhD in Ecology, Conservation Biology, Evolutionary Biology,or a related field is preferred.
• Prior teaching experience and evidence of academic or professional contributions in the field will be viewed favorably.
• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Spanish is desirable but not mandatory.

Application Instructions

Create your dossier at Interfolio by November 30 and apply at: https://apply.interfolio.com/175287

We will start screening on November 1st Applications received by this date will be considered for the first round of interviews. The position will remain open until it is filled.

Please include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a Statement of research interest (max 3 pages), a statement of teaching philosophy (max 1 page), contact information for three references, and copies of three of the most relevant scientific contributions. You may include teaching evaluations and sample course syllabi in your dossier.

Pre-submission inquiries about the open positions may be addressed to Prof. Sergio García sergio.garciamanogil@ie.edu

For questions about your dossier go to: Interfolio Dossier Help

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

IE University is strongly committed to non-discriminatory hiring practices, and encourages applications from individuals who will further expand the diversity of our faculty.