Assistant Professor in Systems Biology

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Systems Biology in the Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences at UC Irvine.

Candidates should hold a Ph.D., M.D.-Ph.D., or equivalent, demonstrate evidence of a rigorous research program and future plans, and contribute to teaching at both graduate and undergraduate levels with leadership and service.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D.-Ph.D., or equivalent degree(s) required at time of application.
• Interdisciplinary interest and ability to contribute to teaching across graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Evidence of a rigorous, productive research program and future plans.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead an independent, externally funded research program.
• Contribute to teaching at both graduate and undergraduate levels and participate in service.

Education

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

Job description

Position Overview

Salary range: The salary range for this position is $93,500-$121,400. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Professor and Professor of Teaching Series – Academic Year Regular Scales . “Off‑scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system‑wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Application Window

Open date: September 1, 2026

Next review date: Thursday, Oct 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Saturday, Oct 31, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description

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.

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 should hold a Ph.D., M.D.-Ph.D., or equivalent degree(s) and demonstrate evidence of a rigorous research program based on prior research productivity and future research plans. 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. Please submit a curriculum vitae, 3-page description of research interests and accomplishments, 1-page statement of teaching and mentoring experience, and the contact details for three referees. Information on the department is available at: Systems Biology | UC Irvine Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences

The successful candidate will be able to leverage and complement existing strengths of the Department of Systems Biology, as well as the larger Mathematical, Computational and Systems Biology research communities, as represented by the UCI Center for Complex Biological Systems.

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

Department

https://systems.bio.uci.edu/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

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

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.


• Cover Letter


• Statement of Research - An overview of prior and ongoing research and an outlook for future research directions to establish independence (3 pages).


• Reflective Teaching and Mentoring Statement - This statement should indicate the candidate’s teaching experiences to date, and their areas of teaching interest. In addition to didactic teaching experiences, applicants may also describe research mentorship experiences, outreach activities, and other related experiences and plans. Candidates should describe their teaching approach and philosophy, active and evidence-based teaching strategies, or other plans for engaging in effective teaching strategies. If possible, provide evidence of effectiveness of previous teaching. See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement (1 page).

Reference Requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Please only provide contact information with the application submission. Letter requests will be sent for candidates under serious consideration after initial application review by the committee.

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

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 for Employees, Students and Third Parties


• APM - 035: Affinity Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Irvine, CA