Assistant Professor in Systems Biology

University of California, Irvine; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Systems Biology within the Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences. The appointee will contribute to interdisciplinary research at molecular to systems scales and participate in graduate and undergraduate teaching.

Candidates should hold a Ph.D., M.D.-Ph.D., or equivalent, demonstrate a productive, rigorous research program, and show potential for leadership

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent is required.
• Demonstrated evidence of a rigorous research program with future plans.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to teaching at both graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Develop and advance an independent, high-impact research program and contribute to service at UCI and the broader community.

Education

Ph.D., M.D.-Ph.D., or equivalent degree(s)

Job description

Position Overview

UCI invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position to join the faculty of the newly formed Department of Systems Biology in the Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences at the University of California, Irvine.

Scope and Expectations

Systems Biology seeks to address unmet needs in the biological sciences at all levels of analysis, from molecules to species. It focuses on the understanding of biological networks and complexity, leveraging theory, models, experimentation, data science and AI. As it is a highly interdisciplinary field, qualified candidates may have backgrounds in mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science or any biological subdiscipline, but are expected to have demonstrated a commitment to Systems Biology approaches in their research.

Applicants are expected to contribute to teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels and demonstrate a commitment to service and leadership at UCI and wider communities.

Requirements

• Applicants should hold a Ph.D., M.D.-Ph.D., or equivalent degree(s).


• Demonstrated evidence of a rigorous research program based on prior research productivity and future research plans.

Benefits and Equity

UCI is a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). These federal designations align with UCI’s aspiration to be a national leader and global model of inclusive excellence.

A recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity, UCI is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, supports work-life balance through an array of family-friendly policies, and is dedicated to broadening participation in higher education.

We seek faculty who are committed to promoting diversity, as well as diverse faculty who will be role models for our students.

Additional Information

Information on the department is available at the Department’s website.

Department: systems.bio.uci.edu