Assistant Professor, Life Sciences — Bold Research

Whitehead Institute, Biomedical Research; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, affiliated with MIT in Cambridge, MA, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning July 1, 2027 or later.

Candidates must hold an MD or PhD in biology, chemistry, physics, math, computer science, engineering, or related fields and will develop an independent research program, teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, and mentor diverse students in a collaborative environment with access to core facilities and startup

Qualifications

• MD or PhD required by the start of employment.
• Innovative approaches to fundamental problems in molecular, cellular, or organismal biology.
• Experience developing independent research programs and mentoring trainees.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an independent, vibrant research program.
• Develop and teach undergraduate and/or graduate-level courses in biology and related areas.
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate researchers and trainees from diverse backgrounds.

Education

MD or PhD in biology/chemistry/physics/math/CS/engineering

Job description

The Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, affiliated with MIT in Cambridge, MA, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor beginning July 1, 2027 or later.

Candidates must hold an MD or PhD in biology, chemistry, physics, math, computer science, engineering, or related fields and will develop an independent research program, teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses, and mentor diverse students in a collaborative environment with access to core facilities and startup