Assistant Professor - AI for Biology - Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences and Center for Computational Biology

1000scholars; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Berkeley invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in artificial intelligence for biology, within EECS and the Center for Computational Biology. The appointment seeks researchers who develop AI/ML methods to advance understanding of complex biological systems.

Candidates should demonstrate strong potential for impact in teaching, mentoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration across engineering and life sciences.

Qualifications

• Completion of a doctoral degree (PhD) or equivalent international degree, or enrolled in a doctoral degree program at time of application.
• Preference will be given to applicants whose research strengthens AI/ML for biology and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Three letters of reference are required and should be uploaded as part of the online application.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative AI/ML methods that advance understanding of complex biological systems.
• Collaborate across EECS and the Center for Computational Biology to address high-impact biological problems.
• Contribute to teaching, mentoring, and service within a diverse academic environment.

Skills

AI/ML for biology

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD)

Job description

Position Description

Assistant Professor - AI for Biology - Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences and Center for Computational Biology

Position overview

Position title

Assistant Professor

Salary range

The current salary range for the Assistant Professor position is $111,400-$163,200 (9-month academic year salary); however, off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions.

Anticipated start

July 1, 2027

Position description

The Department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Sciences (EECS) and the Center for Computational Biology (CCB) at UC Berkeley invite applications for one approved tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of artificial intelligence (AI) for biology. Memberships in related institutes and initiatives or affiliations with other UC Berkeley departments or schools may also be considered. The EECS Department and the Center for Computational Biology have several related faculty positions open or opening soon. Please visit our EECS Faculty Positions website and the CCB Careers website to view these listings. If you are qualified for and wish to be considered for more than one position, please submit a separate application for each.

About the Department

The EECS department is part of the College of Engineering (COE) and the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society (CDSS). It offers one of the strongest research and instructional programs in this field anywhere in the world. The department's key strength is its array of cross-disciplinary, team-driven projects. The integration of EE and CS forms the core, with strong interactions that extend into many other disciplines.

About the Center

CCB is an academic unit under the College of Computing, Data Science, and Society (CDSS). It offers a PhD degree program, as well as interdisciplinary collaboration and research for diverse areas across computational biology. The center features distinguished faculty and graduate students from more than a dozen academic departments across six colleges at UC Berkeley.

About the Position

EECS and CCB are seeking applicants developing innovative AI and machine learning (ML) methods that significantly advance our understanding of complex biological systems and address high-impact problems in biology. Relevant research areas include, but are not limited to the following: AI/ML for predicting cellular phenotypes and responses to genetic, molecular, and environmental perturbations; modeling of molecular interactions, including interactions among proteins, nucleic acids, and small molecules; genotype-to-phenotype prediction across molecular, cellular, and organismal scales; AI/ML for genome and biomolecule engineering; and method development for computational genomics, including the integration of large-scale single-cell, spatial, imaging, and multimodal biological data. Across these areas, we are particularly interested in candidates who develop novel and broadly applicable AI/ML methodology for learning from complex biological data, with the potential to uncover fundamental biological principles and enable new approaches to understanding, predicting, and manipulating biological systems.

UC Berkeley values the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples, single parents, or those who may have taken time off for family reasons. For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit the Office for Faculty Equity and Welfare's website.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Completion of a doctoral degree (e.g., PhD), or equivalent international degree, or enrolled in a doctoral degree or equivalent international degree-granting program at the time of application.

Preferred qualifications

Preference will be given to applicants interested in AI and machine learning methods development that advance the understanding of complex biological systems as well as to applicants whose research, teaching, or service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to create, educate, and serve our society.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. with complete list of publications. Please list prior academic, professional and/or public service activities and future service interests. This can include, for example, participating in professional or scientific associations, serving on committees that advance department, campus or discipline goals, and conducting outreach activities that can remove barriers and increase participation of academics in your field.
• Statement of Research - Please discuss prior research accomplishments and future plans. This can include, for example, your publication record, awards, presentations, inclusive research practices, communication skills, and collaborations that promote the excellence of your research, and areas for future research. Maximum of five pages, excluding references.
• Statement of Teaching and Mentoring - Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. This can include, for example, specific efforts and accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Please also discuss your mentoring experiences and approach. This can include, for example, past efforts and future plans to support the success of all students, and to foster an inclusive research mentoring environment that removes barriers and promotes equitable access and advancement of the research program. You might include a list of UC Berkeley courses you would feel comfortable teaching.
• Significant Publication 1 - Please provide a statement that summarizes the significance of the selected publication and include the PDF hyperlink.
• Significant Publication 2 - Please provide a statement that summarizes the significance of the selected publication and include the PDF hyperlink.
• Significant Publication 3 - Please provide a statement that summarizes the significance of the selected publication and include the PDF hyperlink.
• Authorization to Release Information Form - An institutional reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer. Download, complete, sign, and upload the Authorization to Release Information form.

Reference requirements

• 3 letters of reference required
• Applicants must provide three letters of recommendation that speak to their record and/or potential for excellence in research, teaching, mentoring, and service. Recommenders providing letters of reference should submit them as early as possible, preferably by the application deadline. Applicants are responsible for asking their references to upload letters as part of the online application process.

Job location

Berkeley, CA

Additional Information

For more information, please refer to the University of California's Affimative Action and Nondiscrimination Policy and the University of California Anti-Discrimination Policy.

The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in University programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, or discrimination. Consistent with this commitment, UC Berkeley requires all applicants for Senate faculty positions to complete, sign, and upload an Authorization of Information Release form into AP Recruit as part of their application. If an applicant does not include the signed authorization, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration. Although all applicants for faculty recruitments must complete the entire application, applicants will only be subject to institutional reference checks if and when they are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer. More information is available on this website.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• APM - 035: Affimative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment