Assistant Professor - Cell Biology

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City, UT invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in cell biology within the Department of Biochemistry. The search welcomes candidates across all areas of cell biology, including imaging, signaling, organelle biology, and quantitative approaches.

This is a broad, highly collaborative environment with strong research and teaching expectations. Successful candidates will lead an externally funded program, contribute to PhD and medical

Job description

Position Information

Position/Rank Assistant Professor - Cell Biology

Department 01502 - Department of Biochemistry

City Salt Lake City, UT

Track Tenure Track

New Position to Begin 6/01/2027

Details

The Department of Biochemistry at the University of Utah ( https://medicine.utah.edu/biochemistry ) invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in cell biology, broadly defined. We anticipate hiring at the Assistant Professor level, although applications at all ranks (Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor) will be considered.

We welcome applicants across all areas of cell biology. Areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to, cellular organization and dynamics, cell signaling and communication, organelle and membrane biology, cell structure and cytoskeletal biology, and quantitative cell biology. Candidates using multidisciplinary approaches and advanced technologies- including advanced imaging and quantitative microscopy, genomics, proteomics, computational approaches, and molecular tools are especially encouraged to apply. However, outstanding candidates from any area of cell biology will be considered.

Job Summary

Successful candidates will join a vibrant and growing research community with a strong commitment to building a broad and excellent research and teaching environment. The Department of Biochemistry is located on the Utah Health Sciences Campus and currently has 25 tenure-track faculty. Areas of research expertise amongst our faculty are diverse, and range from structural, chemical, and cell biology, to metabolism, RNA biochemistry and genetics. Faculty in our Department benefit from the tight-knit, supportive and collaborative research environment at the University of Utah, including state-of-the-art research facilities and access to a talented pool of PhD students from the University of Utah’s Bioscience PhD programs.

Candidates will be expected to lead a strong externally funded research program, contribute to PhD and medical student education and provide service and leadership to the University and their scientific field. Successful candidates will also have the ability to teach and mentor our range of different students successfully.

Values and Culture

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

Priority Deadline

November 1st, 2026

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

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Special Instructions for Candidates

Please upload the statement describing your approach to mentoring and community building under "Applicant Document - Other".

Open Date

09/15/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Requisition Number

PRN04116F

Type

Faculty