The individual will be a core member of Virginia Tech’s Invasive Species Destination Area (https://invasivespecies.fralinlifesci.vt.edu/). This Destination Area is a university-wide initiative fostering growth in transdisciplinary research to develop solutions to complex global problems of invasive species that directly or indirectly impacts the lives or livelihoods of people, costing the global economy an estimated $423 billion annually. The individual will be part of a cluster hire including faculty in environmental law and public policy, technology development, predictive modeling, and research and extension. The successful candidate is expected to leverage the expertise of the Invasive Species Destination Area community at Virginia Tech and engage in team science with associated faculty. The individual will also have the opportunity to contribute to the development of a center of excellence focusing on invasive species science, technology, management, outreach, and policy. International engagement and recognition are encouraged and expected as your career advances. This position requires occasional travel to attend conferences and meetings. Criminal conviction check required.