The newly endowed John Otto Haas Molecular Ecologist will conduct research at Morris Arboretum & Gardens with a focus on techniques that integrate fieldwork and herbarium collections with resources from the Plant Science Laboratory. The successful candidate will use molecular tools to investigate evolutionary patterns (e.g., conservation genetics, functional genomics), spatial dynamics (e.g., landscape genetics, phylogeography), and/or community-scale processes or community composition, such as plant-animal interactions, relationships within the plant microbiome, and/or metagenomics/eDNA. Will disseminate research through publications and presentations. Must be able to provide expertise and departmental support in bioinformatics and analytical computing, preferably with an active enthusiasm for departmental collaborations. Will actively pursue independent funding through grant proposals and strategic partnerships. Will engage with diverse audiences to educate students and the public by teaching courses at University of Pennsylvania, at Morris, and through the mentorship of students, apprentices, interns, and volunteers. Will engage with professional colleagues and members of the public and work closely with staff in the Plant Science Department and other departments at Morris.