Assistant Professor, Developmental Biology — Research & Teaching

Sdbonline; California; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Developmental Biology within the School of Biological Sciences, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology. The successful candidate will develop an outstanding, externally funded research program and contribute to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.

We seek candidates working on developmental biology or regeneration across organisms, with strong emphasis on mechanistic

Qualifications

• Develop a research program funded by extramural funding.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate students.
• Participate in service activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop an excellent research program funded by extramural funding.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate students.
• Participate in service activities.

Skills

Developmental biology

Job description

Assistant Professor of Developmental Biology

University of California, San Diego

Posted 8/31/2026

The School of Biological Sciences (https://biology.ucsd.edu/), Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, at UC San Diego hereby announces a search for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the field of Developmental Biology. Candidates working on cutting-edge questions related to developmental biology or regeneration in any animal, plant, or cellular system are welcome to apply. Those focused on advancing mechanistic (e.g. molecular, genetic, biophysical) biological discoveries through multi-scale research at organellar to organismal levels are strongly encouraged.

Required faculty responsibilities include developing an excellent research program supported by extramural funding, teaching undergraduate and graduate students, and participating in service activities.

The School of Biological Sciences at UC San Diego brings together exceptional breadth in biological research in a highly collaborative community. Our faculty pursue fundamental discoveries across scales, from molecules and cells to organisms and ecosystems, while developing and applying technologies that are transforming biology. With outstanding graduate and undergraduate programs, state-of-the-art research capabilities, and deep connections across San Diego’s scientific institutions, the School offers an outstanding environment for research, education, and innovation.