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We are searching for a highly creative and interactive scholar whose research will focus on plant or algal biology, including ecology, evolution, or conservation in Hawai'i or the Pacific Island region, with a strong track record of publications, extramurally funded work, professionalism in meetings and conferring with others, and who will contribute to the School of Life Sciences' aspiration to become a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning. The successful candidate will join an integrative life sciences program with broad interests in evolution, ecology, conservation, organismal biology, and molecular biology, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Biology, Botany, Microbiology, Marine Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, and Zoology.

Salary: See Position Description Location : UH Manoa, Honolulu, HI Job Type: Full-Time Permanent Job Number: 2026-00213 Department: University of Hawai'i at Manoa - College of Natural Sciences - School of Life Sciences Opening Date: 02/05/2026 Closing Date: Continuous Position Number:: 0084189 Description Title: Professor (Botany) Position Number: 0084189 Hiring Unit: College of Natural Sciences - School of Life Sciences Location: University of Hawai'i at Manoa Date Posted: February 5, 2026 Closing Date: Continuous recruitment until position is filled - application review begins March 16, 2026 Salary Information: Commensurate with qualifications and experience Monthly Type: 9-Month plus one month summer salary Tenure Track: Tenure Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Temporary/Permanent: Permanent Funding: General Funds The School of Life Sciences, College of Natural Sciences at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa (UHM), welcomes applications for a Professor (F-5) in Botany. The selectee would be eligible to apply for appointment as the Gerrit Parmile Wilder Chair in Botany which is a 5-year appointment. This is a tenure track, full-time, 9-month faculty appointment to begin approximately August 1, 2026 or as soon thereafter as possible, subject to position clearance, availability of funds, and satisfactory performance. The year 2025 marked the 75th anniversary of the GP Wilder Endowed Chair, made possible by a generous gift from the Wilder family, that has sustained the Botany Graduate Program's commitment to support the research of its faculty in the study of ecology, evolution and conservation of algal and plant communities. We are searching for a highly creative and interactive scholar whose research will focus on plant or algal biology, including ecology, evolution, or conservation in Hawai'i or the Pacific Island region, with a strong track record of publications, extramurally funded work, professionalism in meetings and conferring with others, and who will contribute to the School of Life Sciences' aspiration to become a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning. The successful candidate will join an integrative life sciences program with broad interests in evolution, ecology, conservation, organismal biology, and molecular biology, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Biology, Botany, Microbiology, Marine Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, and Zoology. The University of Hawai'i at Manoa is a Carnegie Research 1 University with a strong emphasis on research as well as undergraduate and graduate education. As the flagship campus of the University of Hawai'i system, this vision of UHM is to be locally and globally recognized as a premier student-centered and community-serving university. Our campus welcomes all students but given our responsibilities to the community in which we operate, as part of our strategic mission, we strive to become a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning, a place that is committed to integrating Native Hawaiian language, culture and/or values into its academic and campus environment. For more information on the Manoa Strategic Plan, visit For more information on the School of Life Sciences, please visit Duties and Responsibilities: <ul><li>Building upon a vigorous extramurally funded research program </li><li>Publishing scholarly works in leading academic journals </li><li>Mentoring undergraduates, graduate students and postdoctoral scholars, and participating in graduate committees </li><li>Developing and teaching courses related to their expertise for undergraduate and graduate students in the life sciences </li><li>Serving on university committees </li><li>Collaborating with scientists in the School of Life Sciences and the University of Hawai?i community </li><li>Building collaborations with State and Federal agencies and making use of local resources (see below). </li></ul>Minimum Qualifications: <ol><li>A Ph.D. in an area of algal or plant biology, including ecology, evolution, or conservation biology or related areas, from an accredited institution. </li><li>Have achieved the rank of Professor or four years of service as Associate Professor. </li><li>Demonstrated ability in obtaining extramural funding. </li><li>Evidence of research productivity through publication of scholarly materials. mentoring students. </li><li>Demonstrated ability to work with and mentor students or varied backgrounds, with a demonstrated commitment to broaden participation as well as commitment to a safe campus environment. </li><li>Demonstrated successful experience in teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses in one or more aspects of algal or plant biology, including ecology, evolution, or conservation. </li><li>Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others. </li><li>Interest in developing and/or commitment to developing place-based research questions and teaching approaches in the context of UHM being a Native Hawaiian Place of Learning. </li></ol>Desired Qualifications:<ol><li>Research interests that complement existing strengths in the Botany Graduate program. </li><li>Research experience and/or interest in developing projects focusing on taxa or ecosystems of Hawai?i and other Pacific Islands. </li></ol> To Apply: Applicants must submit as a single pdf file: <ul><li>Cover letter specifying the position and documenting how you meet the minimum and desired qualifications </li><li>Curriculum vitae detailing research, teaching, and service accomplishments. </li><li>A statement of research interests, activities, and plans (2-3 pages). Content addressing the candidate's approach and commitment to building research initiatives, opportunities and mentoring for students of all backgrounds, should be directly incorporated into the statement. </li><li>A statement of teaching philosophy, interests, and plans (1-2 pages). Content addressing the candidate's approach and commitment to building educational initiatives, opportunities and mentoring for students of all backgrounds should be directly incorporated into the statement. </li><li>Names, addresses, e-mail, and telephone numbers of three professional references. </li><li>Copies of up to three relevant publications. </li></ul> Additional information about Manoa's Strategic Vision as a Native Hawaiian place of learning can be found here: Official transcripts with proof of degree conferred will be required upon hire. Inquiries: Dr. Celia Smith, LOCAL RESOURCES School of Life Sciences • Joseph F. Rock Herbarium () UH Manoa • Hawai?i Institute of Marine Biology ( • Lyon Arboretum () • Waikiki Aquarium () Outside of UH Manoa • Bishop Museum, Natural Sciences () • NOAA, Heeia National Estuarine Research Reserve (HeNERR) () • NOAA, Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument (PMNM) () • State of Hawai?i, Department of Land and Natural Resources (), • Division of Aquatic Resources () • Division of Fish and Wildlife () • US FWS, Pacific Islands Fish and Wildlife Office () • US FWS, Pacific Remote Islands Marine National Monument () EEO, Clery Act, ADA The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks. In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: , or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office. Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link:

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With a corporate office in Honolulu, Hawaii and recruiting office in San Antonio, Texas we specialize in providing skilled, trained and highly successful healthcare workers, including RNs, CRNAs, Physicians, LPN/LVN, Licensed Social Workers, and many more. Biomedical Investigative Assistant shall possess broad knowledge of computers and related software to include word processing, spreadsheet, data base management, statistical applications, and intranet and Internet connections and applications.

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Location: Department of Clinical Investigation, Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC), Honolulu, HawaiiPay rate: $18.00-$23.00 hrWork Schedule:  The Department of Clinical Investigation’s administrative customer service hours are 8:00 AM thru 5:00 PM Monday thru Friday (HST) excluding federal holidays Benefits: PTO, Sick leave, holiday leave, Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Short Term DisabilityOptional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) matching with employee participation in 401(K) plan

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Clinical Trial Support Objectives: -To provide specimen collection and processing for clinical studies which evaluate new drugs and treatments or evaluate course of disease progression -To provide laboratory analyses for clinical studies which evaluate devices that improve readiness and military operational medicine - Clinical Trial Support Services – Contract Personnel shall: -Collect clinical specimens and maintain patient confidentiality as written in protocol-Process specimens as per specific assay requirements according to protocol -Store and keep track of specimens in catalogue freezer space until specimens ready for shipment to central laboratories for multisite studies -Summarize data in databases and prepare summary reports -Translational Physiology Support Objectives: -To develop and characterize models for promotion of Defense Health Readiness -To provide laboratory analyses for studies which address military priorities such as combat casualty care, wound healing, and transport medicine -To investigate therapeutic efficacy of novel molecular or cellular treatments that improve learning -Translational Physiology Study Services – Contract Personnel shall: -Provide input to laboratory and animal procedures, behavioral analysis, tissue harvesting and histological analysis, molecular and immunological assays, cell culture, and data analysis -Provide Combat Casualty Post-field Care studies: perform in vitro and in vivo testing of treatment strategy plans to control fluid and electrolyte balance; evaluate effects that mimic prolonged field care and transport medicine; and perform laboratory assays for biomarkers of ischemia and inflammation and hormonal regulation -Provide Wound Tissue Healing studies: evaluate biomarkers associated with acute lung injury; resistant wound healing in infected wounds, and stem cell effectiveness in reducing inflammatory injury and promoting tissue repair -Provide Gulf War Illness studies: evaluate experimental therapies for the treatment of Gulf War Illness by performing in vitro assays and in vivo testing in rodent models, to include development of an exosome-mediated drug delivery system, behavioral testing, and evaluating of possible toxic effects on cardiac and renal function -Microbiology Study Objectives: -To demonstrate the ability to identify molecular and protein biomarkers that detect distinct signatures of emerging infectious diseases -To characterize new methods for detecting and tracking antimicrobial resistance patterns -To identify more rapid diagnostic technologies to prescribe correct antibiotics for infected patients. -To provide infectious disease surveillance in the Pacific Region -Microbiology Study Support Services – Contract Personnel shall: -Collect and process clinical specimens and maintain patient confidentiality working with de-identified specimens -Analyze bacteria and virus infected specimens with different molecular assays and protein biomarker assays to compare -Evaluate unique DNA signatures and prevalence of antimicrobial resistant in clinical specimens -Contribute specimens and data to biobanks and analyze results for disease surveillance programs 

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Degree: Bachelors degree in basic biomedical research field (to include, but not limited to biology, chemistry, zoology, microbiology) OR a minimum 1 year demonstrated experince in laboratory research.  Experience: Demonstrate experience in laboratory research to include laboratory course work at the collegiate level. Demonstrate laboratory research experience or work on clinical studies to include data collection and analyses. Knowledge and experience in performing basic laboratory procedures to include but not limited to preparing chemical reagents, processing biological samples and specimens, data recording, experiment record keeping. Understanding of methodology and design for research. Knowledge and experience with laboratory benchwork. Knowledge and experience with preparing data summaries and quality control lab tests. Experience with performing data entry and graphics generation for scientific presentations. Biomedical Investigative Assistant shall possess broad knowledge of computers and related software to include word processing, spreadsheet, data base management, statistical applications, and intranet and Internet connections and applications.  AKAHI ASSOCIATES LLC Akahi Associates is a premier provider of healthcare workers to various military treatment facilities across the United States. With a corporate office in Honolulu, Hawaii and recruiting office in San Antonio, Texas we specialize in providing skilled, trained and highly successful healthcare workers, including RNs, CRNAs, Physicians, LPN/LVN, Licensed Social Workers, and many more.We have a strong focus on providing our government customers with quality and superior service. Akahi Associates is an equal opportunity employer. For further information, please click the link to view the “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” poster.<a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eeoc.gov%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2F2023-06%2F22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cdrhodriquez%40kukulullc.com%7C614098b7eb284806a0d608de996ef342%7Ce37ec6dd66eb45788b074673c3884e5a%7C0%7C0%7C639116898984368518%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=uI5ViXnb1oDUIOuYpG8LlQipV%2F%2FbUbqFV18MuVlpzz8%3D&reserved=0" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" target="_blank">Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal</a> Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.Only qualified individuals who are being considered will be contacted for an interview.

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