Assistant Professor of Biology (Computational/AI)

New York University Arts and Science; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 110 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

New York University Arts and Science's Department of Biology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Computational/AI biology to begin Sep 1, 2027. The successful candidate will build an independent computational biology program and collaborate with experimental labs across NYU.

The role includes teaching responsibilities and developing externally funded research, with opportunities within NYU’s AI Initiative and cross-disciplinary partnerships throughout the

Qualificações

• Establish an independent computational research program in Biology.
• Collaborate with experimental laboratories across the department.
• Engage in teaching and contribute to NYU's AI initiatives.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise undergraduate and graduate students in scholarly activities.
• Participate in the department's teaching mission.
• Collaborate with colleagues across NYU to advance AI-enabled biology research.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Assistant Professor of Biology (Computational/AI) Department of Biology New York University Arts and Science

New York University’s Department of Biology invites applications for one tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin September 1, 2027, pending administrative and budgetary approval. This search is part of NYU’s Artificial Intelligence Initiative. The successful candidate will establish an independent computational research program in the Department of Biology, complemented by opportunities for collaboration with experimental laboratories.

We seek candidates working at the interface of artificial intelligence and biology. We welcome researchers developing new AI and machine learning methods motivated by biological problems, as well as those applying these approaches to advance fundamental biological understanding. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, sequence-to-function modeling, analysis of biological imaging data, generative design of biological molecules and systems, and large-scale modeling and analysis of high-dimensional genomic data. We welcome applications across the full breadth of AI‑enabled computational biology, including areas beyond those listed above.

Department of Biology offers a collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment. The successful candidate will have opportunities to collaborate with faculty across the Department, develop new directions that complement its research strengths, and engage with NYU’s broader AI research community. Candidates are expected to develop an externally funded research program and to participate in the teaching mission of the Department. Candidates will supervise scholarly activities of undergraduate and graduate students and participate in administrative activities in the Department.

Arts & Science at NYU sits at the heart of a leading research university that spans the globe. We seek scholars of the highest caliber who are sensitive to the needs of and possess an interest in working in a broad academic community with different viewpoints and backgrounds. NYU affirms the value of differing perspectives on the world as we strive to build the strongest possible university with the widest reach. To learn more about the Arts & Science commitment to inclusive excellence, please read here: https://as.nyu.edu/departments/facultyexcellence.html.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary for this position is $110,000-$130,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Applications will be accepted until Nov 15, 2026.

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