Assistant Professor, Cell & Molecular Biology — Research

University of North Carolina Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for multiple tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Cell and Molecular Biology, starting in 2027-2028. We seek mechanistically focused molecular biologists using functional molecular tools in biomedically relevant systems to elucidate cellular function, development, or physiology.

Ideal candidates will integrate teaching at graduate and undergraduate levels and actively participate in our developing biomedical initiatives,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biology or closely related field; PhD must be conferred by Aug 1, 2027 for employment eligibility.
• ABD candidates will be considered.
• Post-doctoral research experience required.

Responsibilities

• Teach and develop undergraduate and graduate courses in Cellular/Molecular Biology and related areas.
• Establish and maintain an externally funded research program with biomedical relevance.
• Mentor undergraduate and graduate students; contribute to departmental teaching mission and diversity initiatives.

Skills

Strong teaching ability

Strong research potential

Collaborative environment

Education

Ph.D. in Biology or closely related field

ABD candidates considered; PhD conferred by Aug 1, 2027

Post-doctoral research experience

Job description

University of North Carolina Wilmington invites applications for multiple tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in Cell and Molecular Biology, starting in 2027-2028. We seek mechanistically focused molecular biologists using functional molecular tools in biomedically relevant systems to elucidate cellular function, development, or physiology.

Ideal candidates will integrate teaching at graduate and undergraduate levels and actively participate in our developing biomedical initiatives,