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How should one feel after being asked to serve as the 12th director of the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences? Honored to be chosen to promote and enhance the leading program of its kind? Terrified by the responsibility of preserving the School’s rich legacy? Excited by the opportunity to position the School as a leader for the foreseeable future?
The answer is yes.
These are the feelings I’m still navigating four months into my term. Each day brings an opportunity for me to ask, “what can I do to help preserve and enhance the School?” This might be a close examination of our undergraduate curriculum. It might be asking hard questions about our culture and how to improve it to foster greater participation and diversity. Or it might be an isolated act to help an individual out of a bind.
Looking forward, I pledge to follow the lead of my predecessors—continually positioning the School to be ahead of the pack, providing a place where students receive world-class education and where our scholars are making groundbreaking discoveries about the aquatic world. I’m particularly indebted to André Punt for his steady leadership over the past 10 years and his gracious and generous (and patient) dedication to helping me get up to speed.
I can’t do this alone; I need the help of all of you—SAFS alumni, our generous supporters, and our extended network of colleagues. Last autumn, I enjoyed a “listening tour,” where SAFS graduate students and faculty shared their visions for the School’s future and offered candid opinions on where we can do better. I invite the entire SAFS community to reach out to me to do the same.
Enough about me! I’m thrilled to introduce our newest addition to the SAFS faculty, Amy Van Cise. Amy’s work on the behavioral, population, and conservation implications of sociality in whales is a key addition to the School’s research and teaching portfolio. We are very happy to have her as part of our community!
On a somber note, Professor Emeritus Ken Chew passed away on September 24th. Ken was a tireless and fierce advocate for the School throughout his career and after his retirement. It is impossible to overstate all that he has meant for SAFS. Graham Young and Ken’s former students give a fuller account of Ken’s career here. We also pay tribute to the life and career of Ernie Brannon, both an alumnus and a former professor at our School.
The School is currently on a bit of a hiring spree. In winter quarter, we’ll be welcoming Ronel Nel as assistant teaching professor in a joint appointment between the Marine Biology program and SAFS. Ronel will aid us in developing and enhancing the curriculum in marine ecology. Currently, we are also engaged in three faculty searches. We hope some of you have an opportunity to take part in that process.
3 billion people rely on fisheries for nutrition and their livelihoods around the world. As the most traded food in the world, fish and the environments they live in are essential.
On World Fisheries Day, we take a look at the different research underway at SAFS involving both oceanic and freshwater fisheries, and explore what sustainability means for the ecosystems that support these fisheries.
Active in his field for over 50 years, SAFS Professor Ray Hillborn identifies two important issues when thinking about sustainability in fisheries: sustaining species providing the food, and the extent of environmental impacts.
Since the mid-1990s, the US has been a leader in efforts to sustainably manage oceanic fisheries, with laws to conserve fish stocks to maximize long-term yield such as the Magnuson–Stevens Act of 1976.
Areas for improvement
So, what goes into sustainable fisheries management? Data is key according toChris Anderson, Fisheries Economist and Professor at SAFS. In the US, data-rich approaches to fisheries management are supported by both the resources to ask detailed questions and management capacity to tailor programs to meet the goals of specific users of these fisheries in response to a dynamic environment.
Fisheries are always changing. Species migrate, seasons shift, climate changes, and so too does the quest for sustainability to address these transitions.
As with any food production, fisheries inevitably come with environmental impacts. One is bycatch, where unwanted fish and other marine creatures are caught by commercial fishing nets. Reducing bycatch is a big issue being tackled in fisheries according to Hillborn. High-tech solutions that are being developed include mounting cameras in nets and using artificial intelligence to identify and sort the target catch and releasing others.
With the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), which just celebrated its 50th year and other legislation such as the Endangered Species Act, tackling bycatch has always been at the forefront of ocean conservation work.
Frontier work in this area, Hillborn explains, is taking technologies that we know work, such as innovative streamer lines used in long-line fisheries to avoid seabird bycatch and implementing these in other longline fisheries.
Looking further afield, and not just at fish
An interesting theme in conversations about fisheries and sustainability is the concept that a fishery is bigger than a fish stock. Anderson says that sustainability has to include the people and communities who catch, process and depend on the fish. Data on people who depend on fishing is almost always scarce, both in the US and in low and middle income countries where fisheries are essential for food security and livelihoods.
Gordon Holtgrieve, Associate Professor at SAFS, spends a lot of time researching freshwater fisheries in the Lower Mekong Basin, where more than a million people fish daily. In these incredibly species rich areas, the sheer scale of fishing combined with a comparative lack of scientific data found in oceanic fisheries, presents challenges when defining and implementing sustainability.
Fish are fundamental to the Cambodian way of life, from culture to nutrition. Different ways to manage fisheries in Cambodia have been implemented over the years, such as those based on a smaller number of private concessionsin a lot system, versus community fisheries where access is more equitably distributed.
Mark Stone, UW
Fishermen bring in loads of fish from the Tonle Sap River in Cambodia
Holtgrieve notes there is a need for robust, systemic scientific data on how many fish are present in these freshwater ecosystems, not only to ensure fisheries are sustainable but also that their use is equitable amongst local populations who rely on the fisheries for subsistence and income.
This is a basis of a Cambodian research project Holtgrieve has been involved in, to use acoustics to count the fish present so as to build a baseline count which can then facilitate future comparative data.
Celebrating World Fisheries Day
World Fisheries Day celebrates the essential role of fisheries for communities around the world, the importance of healthy ocean ecosystems and the need to ensure sustainable stocks of fisheries.
Research is a key pathway in ensuring the sustainability of fisheries around the world, both in ocean and freshwater ecosystems.
From collecting robust data to ensure sustainable yields of seafood and supporting the communities that rely on the world’s fisheries, to exploring and mitigating the impacts of climate change, the breadth of research underway at SAFS is leading the way in supporting healthy aquatic ecosystems.
Ken was a visionary, a valued colleague, and a mentor and friend to many. His fierce advocacy for sustainable aquaculture has had considerable impacts on industry and on state, regional, and federal agencies and policies. Many of these impacts are based on the relationships that Ken developed with state and federal legislators and regulators, seemingly effortlessly. His passion for shellfish and the achievements of his research program still resonate, and his legacy is reflected in and respected by the vibrant community of shellfish researchers and shellfish growers on the west coast and elsewhere in the United States.
Others, who have a longer history of working with Ken, can better describe some of his specific professional achievements. I only knew Ken for less than 20 years, far shorter that the many people who are also grieving at his passing. I didn’t work alongside Ken—in 2004, I became his successor as executive director of the Western Regional Aquaculture Center (WRAC), which has been hosted by the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (SAFS) since the start of the national RAC program in 1987.
It is no exaggeration to state that Ken’s efforts were instrumental in the establishment of the U.S. Department of Agriculture/National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA/NIFA)-funded national RAC program. He was tireless in promoting his vision for a regionally based funding program in which members of industry could work together with the research and extension communities to overcome barriers to the responsible development of the domestic aquaculture industry. Why UW, among five regional centers, is the only host institution that is not a land grant university (to the chagrin of some of those institutions at that time) is in itself a testament to Ken’s disarming passion and advocacy for the School, for UW, and for all things aquaculture.
Ken was gracious and hospitable during my early days at SAFS, gently taking me under his wing during our travels. On those trips, I quickly learned that Ken had a fondness for free coffee at specific I-5 highway rest areas (which gave me instant heartburn) and that he was both a gourmet and a gourmand, a keen chef with a prodigious appetite for all kinds of shellfish, an avid hunter and fisherman, and a devoted family man.
Ken enjoying one of his favorite pastimes with his son Curtis and grandson Bradford (circa 2004).
Ken introduced me to many of his contacts in Olympia and in Washington, DC. What struck me at that time was the dazzling diversity of folks—from young staffers to legislators—who greeted Ken warmly, sometimes with a hug. Ken, I realized, was blessed with a prodigious memory of everyone he interacted with, and the uncommon but characteristic empathy he displayed to all was at the core of his being.
Ken enjoying a favorite treat
Ken’s legacy within the School lives on with the Professor Kenneth K. Chew Endowed Professorship, which was established in 2004 through the contributions of many donors from all walks of life. Ken’s passion and support for younger scientists is manifested in his desire that endowment funds be used to support visits of eminent shellfish researchers to the School where they could spend quality time with younger researchers.
Ken’s remarkable efforts in developing a world class program of shellfish research at SAFS and his efforts to help develop the US shellfish farming industry have been recognized through many awards. In honor of his work, the Kenneth K. Chew Center for Shellfish Research and Restoration was opened in 2014 at NOAA’s Northwest Fisheries Science Center’s Manchester Research Station. Several of our faculty and students are undertaking collaborative research at this facility.
During the first WRAC meeting that I chaired as director, a member of one of WRAC’s committees told me that I had very big shoes to fill. By that time, I knew Ken well enough to laugh and inform that person that anyone who thinks they could fill Ken’s shoes was either stupid, delusional, or both. That’s as true now as it was then.
Graham Young, Professor, SAFS and Executive Director, WRAC
Like so many of his students, I owe my career to Ken. When I graduated, he introduced me to Dick Steele with Rock Point Oyster Company. That was the beginning of 40+ years and counting working in the shellfish industry and loving every day of it. I am blessed to have had Ken (aka Dr. Shellfish) as a mentor and friend and am forever indebted to him. Ken was immensely proud of his students, never failing to call them out and sing their praises whenever he had the chance.
Bill Dewey, Director of Public Affairs, Taylor Shellfish Farms
Dr. Chew, the person that made sure people were part of the science—students, industry members, Tribes, and colleagues. People were always at the heart of his work, and he stressed that in every project and in the classes he taught. On day one of his FISH 405 class, Dr. Chew asked students assembled in the auditorium to look to their right and explained that that individual would one day be their boss and then to their left and explained they would be the person they would lead. These many years later, I can tell you I still remember that day…and his words came true.
Ken Chew with Don Weitkamp (MS, 1971; PhD, 1977) with field trip results (1970s).
Dr. Chew taught students and staff members to listen to and value each other, to listen for and value different perspectives, to work together, to help others, to share, and that if we saw something that looked unusual or was unexplained to never stop searching for answers. He not only taught us about shellfish and how to be a good scientist, but also about being a good human being. In his classes and on his project teams, you were part of a family. We often sat together at large dining tables eating amazing food. Everyone in the family had a unique name that he gave us, and although we might not address each other that way, when Dr. Chew said “Big Joe” or ‘”Hot Shot,” you knew exactly who he was talking about. Unfortunately, when I moved off campus, my office team didn’t know this and thought he was a prank caller until I explained I was “The Kid.”
To this day, I am fortunate to work outside the walls of the UW with people that have experienced the “Dr. Chew school.” Together, we are able to accomplish amazing things despite whatever side of the table we might be sitting on because of our shared values. We often go out for a meal after a long intense meeting and that usually confounds folks that just don’t understand how we can argue and then share fellowship together. For those that didn’t have the opportunity to be part of Dr. Chew’s work or classes, I hope that you can join the extended family, as those of us that were former students and staff are committed to continuing his teachings and legacy. His passing has brought us together even more closely.
I am grateful that I was asked to work with Dr. Chew on a project in the Fish/Ocean Library on my first day at the UW back on September 24, 1981. Little did I know how our work together would change my life forever and lead to a lifelong friendship. Today is Friday morning, my tea is ready and yet my phone won’t be ringing for our weekly chat, and I won’t hear “Hey Kid”…
Teri King, Aquaculture and Marine Water Quality Specialist, Washington Sea Grant
I knew and had the highest regard for Ken Chew as a colleague and friend. I first met Ken when I was in graduate school. He and my major professor, Winston Menzel (Florida State University) were among the most highly recognized molluscan researchers, certainly in North America, and arguably in the world. Ken was instrumental in establishing commercial oyster culture in various states and internationally. To meet Ken was to have a new friend. He loved teaching and working with students. He was a devoted father and husband. I learned after knowing him for several years that he was an accomplished taxidermist. His focus was on birds as subjects. That made sense as he was an avid bird hunter.
After I joined the faculty and became director of the (then) School of Fisheries in the mid-1980s, I was delighted to have the opportunity to work with Ken. One of our collaborations involved the development of the Western Regional Aquaculture Center (WRAC), one of five regional centers that were being established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Ken was named as director of WRAC, and I was named to the Board of Directors. Each of the five regional centers had a director based, I think with one exception, at a university that had a College of Agriculture. That exception was WRAC at the University of Washington (UW) and demonstrated the stature of Ken Chew at the national level.
Debbie Granger
Ken Chew, former executive director of WRAC and professor emeritus at the University of Washington, shares with the WRAC Board of Directors and his wife Maegan, a personal story of his trip to China where he was able to visit his family’s former home.
A few months after I arrived at the UW, Ken invited me to go duck hunting with him. He provided a pair of hip waders, which I needed due to not only the cold water, but also the cold weather at the time. I put on the waders and sloshed through shallow water to get to the duck blind. I quickly learned that Ken had given me waders that leaked! I’m not sure if that was a practical joke, but in any case, Ken showed little interest in my plight, so I suspect he chuckled a lot behind my back. I subsequently turned my back on duck hunting and concentrated on salmon fishing as a hobby.
After leaving the UW, I often met Ken at least once a year at meetings of the World Aquaculture Society, where he was always a center of attention. He was a prolific publisher in various scientific journals, featuring research on oysters, but also other molluscs, including geoducks. Ken was always willing to provide advice to commercial, private, and state agency mollusc aquaculturists.
Based on the many tributes to Ken in various scientific publications, it is clear that he was a giant among aquaculturists, and while I mourn his loss, I know I am only one among thousands who knew Ken personally or through his publications and who join me in missing him.
Robert R. (Bob) Stickney, Director of SAFS, 1985-1991, Professor Emeritus, Texas A&M University
SAFS Professor and alumnus Ernest L. (Ernie) Brannon passed away in Moscow, Idaho, on March 10 after a period of declining health. He received his PhD from the UW in 1972 under the supervision of Dr. Lauren “Doc” Donaldson.
Dr. Ernie Brannon
Doc had established the College of Fisheries’ experimental salmon and trout hatchery and developed a selective breeding program for salmonids. After Doc’s retirement, Ernie Brannon was hired on the teaching faculty in 1973 and also assumed leadership of the experimental hatchery. He and Dr. William Hershberger, a geneticist, developed a large and diverse program of research on various aspects of salmon and trout culture and genetics. Ernie’s research included such topics as homing and migration in salmon, the links between size and date of release from hatcheries and survival at sea, genetic control over migration at sea, and many other topics.
While best known to many for his work on hatcheries and aquaculture, Ernie’s doctoral dissertation (“Mechanisms controlling migration of sockeye salmon fry”) stands as a truly exceptional piece of experimental fish behavior research, conducted to demonstrate the factors guiding the migrations of sockeye salmon fry from the diverse populations in the Fraser River system. Ernie knew these populations intimately from his work with the International Pacific Salmon Fisheries Commission (IPSFC), and the entire body of work, a brilliantly conceived and executed series of experiments, was published as a bulletin of the IPSFC. This work stands today as among the most influential and elegant experimental studies of salmon behavior and stimulated countless related projects.
In addition to his research program on diverse aspects of salmon and trout behavior, life history, and culture, Ernie supervised a great many graduate students and energized the hatchery with his personal devotion, hard work, and enthusiasm. Indeed, his supervisory style was characterized by incredible physical and intellectual energy. His many students struggled to keep up with him, both physically—walking (rapidly) down the hall—and scientifically—knowing his deep grasp of salmon and trout life history and broad knowledge of biology. In 1988, Ernie and his wife, Charlene Martinsen (also a UW faculty member), left the UW when Ernie accepted a position at the University of Idaho, where he led their aquaculture program until his retirement in 2001.
Thomas Quinn, Professor, SAFS
Photo from the early-mid 1970s showing (l-r): Ron Hardy (then a PhD student and later Univ of Idaho professor), assistant hatchery manager Tru The Vu and Ernie Brannon
SAFS graduate student Anne Polyakov spent a summer with the UW Alaska Salmon Program studying ecosystems along three salmon streams, hoping to use the data collected to track how nutrients flow into all parts of the system — into the soil, plants and the role that fungi play in this intricate process.
The deep sea contains more than 90% of the water in our oceans, but only about a third of all fish species. Scientists have long thought the explanation for this was intuitive — shallow ocean waters are warm and full of resources, making them a prime location for new species to evolve and thrive. But a new University of Washington study led by Elizabeth Miller reports that throughout Earth’s ancient history, there were several periods of time when many fish actually favored the cold, dark, barren waters of the deep sea.
In a new documentary, Ocean Invaders, on NOVA PBS, join researchers from the UW School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (SAFS) as they uncover the hidden secrets of one of the world’s most invasive species: the lionfish.
Wreaking havoc on ocean reefs, one of the most popular ways of lionfish population control is spear fishing. However, lionfish have started to venture beyond the depth by which it’s possible to spear fish, presenting a new challenge.
In these deeper, darker depths, sometimes up to 1000ft below the surface, lionfish have been spotted, presenting a new threat to deep-reef native fishes.
Submarines are used to collect lionfish at depth
Luke Tornabene, curator of fishes at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture and assistant professor at SAFS, has been undertaking research in the deep reef areas of Curacao for the last 10 years, with fellow marine biologist Carol Baldwin. Not only have they discovered over 30 new deep-reef species during this time, they’re also witnessing a growth in the lionfish population.
Before they even had a name for some of these new species, Luke shares that they have records of lionfish consuming them. So what extinction risk do lionfish pose? The answer is a big one.
Using a submarine, Luke and his team have been embarking on new research dives to collect as many lionfish as possible for the deep reef, during 8-hour descents. They then collect the fish, analyze their gut contents, and back in the lab on the University of Washington campus, they examine the contents.
Using extensive DNA analysis, they can reveal what fish fell prey to a lionfish, at what depth they live, and the time they were eaten.
This fascinating research provides insight into the great range of lionfish, who swim from the depths of the ocean to the surface in just a few hours, preying on native fish in both locations.
Luke Tornabene examines a caught lionfish
Whilst research continues into the movement, habitat and activity of lionfish, the presence of lionfish at the ocean’s surface means recreational divers, who are a key part of tackling the invasive species, can continue their work in the shallows.
The School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (SAFS) at the University of Washington seeks to fill a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level with specialization in the ecology of coastal marine ecosystems. The successful applicant is expected to establish a collaborative, externally funded and nationally recognized research program, and demonstrate the potential to engage with regional partners addressing coastal ecosystem conservation, restoration, and management issues. In addition, the successful applicant will contribute to the teaching mission of the school through innovative classroom teaching and effective mentorship of undergraduate/graduate students and postdocs. This is a full-time (100% FTE), 9-month position requiring a Ph.D. or foreign equivalent, and post-doctoral experience is strongly desired. The anticipated start date for the position is September 16, 2023.
The University of Washington has a unique natural setting from which to base research and education. SAFS is housed within the University’s College of the Environment, which provides a broad interdisciplinary and global position for education and basic and applied research. SAFS maintains unique research and teaching facilities, such as the University of Washington Fish Collection, field stations in the San Juan Islands and southwestern Alaska, and hosts the USGS Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. The University of Washington provides a wide range of networking, mentoring and development opportunities for junior faculty and a comprehensive benefits package (details can be found here).
Our School strives to create an inclusive and welcoming environment where people of all backgrounds, who bring a range of perspectives and life experiences, are welcomed, heard, and supported. We seek candidates who will contribute to these efforts and encourage applications from underrepresented groups. In all aspects of this position, the candidate will join us to promote a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment for students, faculty, staff, and the public.
Candidates should submit their application via interfolio including the following information:
curriculum vitae
Research statement (2 pages). Please summarize your past research, your overall approach to conducting research, how you envision your research program at SAFS, and how this aligns with the job description.
Teaching Statement (2 pages). Please describe your past teaching experiences, teaching pedagogy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and how your teaching will complement and diversify the School’s undergraduate and graduate curriculum.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Statement (1 page). Please describe your goals and values with regards to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ), how your past and present work has contributed to a culture of DEIJ, and how you will contribute to SAFS’s ongoing efforts to become an equitable, inclusive, and welcoming academic and professional environment
copies (PDF) of three representative publications
names and contact information for three professional references
Priority will be given to applications received by December 2, 2022, and consideration of applicants will continue until the position is filled. Questions pertaining to this search can be addressed to Prof. Daniel Schindler, Search Committee Chair (deschind@uw.edu). Questions regarding disability accommodations during the application process should be directed to Krystyna Roman at kroman@uw.edu or 206-616-5893.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint. Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements and Information
Under Washington State Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.1, University of Washington (UW) workers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof, or receive a UW-approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement will be a condition of any offer associated with this recruitment.
The School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences (SAFS) at the University of Washington-Seattle seeks to fill a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level with specialization in sustainable aquaculture. We aim to hire a faculty member whose empirical research studies aquaculture through a lens of food security, social or livelihood effects, environmental impacts, or climate change. Research can focus on the level of organism, species, production system, or ecosystem. As part of the School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences, the successful applicant is expected to establish a collaborative, externally funded and nationally recognized research program. In addition, the successful applicant will contribute to the teaching mission of the school through innovative classroom teaching and effective mentorship of undergraduate/graduate students and postdocs. This is a full-time (100% FTE), 9-month position. This position requires a Ph.D. or foreign equivalent, with post-doctoral experience strongly desired. The anticipated start date for the position is September 16, 2023.
The University of Washington has a unique natural setting from which to base research and education. SAFS is housed within the University’s College of the Environment, which provides a broad interdisciplinary and global position for education and basic and applied research. SAFS maintains unique research and teaching facilities, such as the University of Washington Fish Collection, field stations in the San Juan Islands and southwestern Alaska, and the Western Regional Aquaculture Center, and hosts the USGS Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Unit. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to develop a strong regional presence working with partners in the Pacific Northwest. The University of Washington provides a wide range of networking, mentoring and development opportunities for junior faculty and a comprehensive benefits package (details can be found here).
Our School strives to create an inclusive and welcoming environment where people of all backgrounds, who bring a range of perspectives and life experiences, are welcomed, heard and supported. We seek candidates who will contribute to these efforts and encourage applications from underrepresented groups. In all aspects of this position, the candidate will join us to promote a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment for students, faculty, staff, and the public.
Candidates should submit their application via interfolio including the following information:
curriculum vitae
Research statement (2 pages). Please summarize your past research, your overall approach to conducting research, how you envision your research program at SAFS, and how this aligns with the job description.
Teaching Statement (2 pages). Please describe your past teaching experiences, teaching pedagogy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and how your teaching will complement and diversify the School’s undergraduate and graduate curriculum.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Statement (1 page). Please describe your goals and values with regards to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ), how your past and present work has contributed to a culture of DEIJ, and how you will contribute to SAFS’s ongoing efforts to become an equitable, inclusive, and welcoming academic and professional environment
copies (PDF) of three representative publications
names and contact information for three professional references
Priority will be given to applications received by December 2, 2022, and consideration of applicants will continue until the position is filled. Questions pertaining to this search can be addressed to Prof. Steven Roberts, Search Committee Chair (sr320@uw.edu). Questions regarding disability accommodations during the application process should be directed to Krystyna Roman at kroman@uw.edu or 206-616-5893.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint. Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements and Information
Under Washington State Governor Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.1, University of Washington (UW) workers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof, or receive a UW-approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement will be a condition of any offer associated with this recruitment.
The 33rd Annual Graduate Student Symposium (GSS) will be held on Friday, November 18th, 2022, from 9am to 5pm in FSH 107, with a poster session and reception beginning at 5pm in the FSH lobby. This event is a wonderful opportunity for SAFS graduate students to share their current, past, or proposed research and get feedback from other students, faculty, and scientists.
Find out more information on how to submit an abstract or a workshop proposal on the GSS page.
