Assistant Professor of Biomedical Sciences (tenure track)

University of California - Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Biological Chemistry at the University of California, Irvine invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. We seek outstanding scientists in cancer, aging, metabolism, cell biology, immunology, and stem cell biology with an externally funded program.

We welcome applicants employing diverse experimental, computational, and interdisciplinary approaches to address fundamental and translational biomedical questions, in a collaborative environment with CFCCC

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, MD/PhD or equivalent required at time of application.
• Three letters of reference required.
• Demonstrated ability to establish or develop an externally funded research program.
• Interdisciplinary approaches to biomedical sciences.

Responsibilities

• Establish or develop an innovative, rigorous, and externally funded research program that complements the department's strengths.
• Engage with collaborative and interdisciplinary research across campus and CFCCC.

Skills

Teaching experience

External funding experience

Education

PhD/MD/MD-PhD or equivalent

Job description

Position overview

Salary range: The salary range for this position is $97,500-$126,300. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table(s) Professorial Series Compensation Plan. This position may include membership in the health sciences compensation plan APM 670, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Application Window

Open date: October 15, 2026

Next review date: Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Thursday, Oct 14, 2027 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

The Department of Biological Chemistry in the School of Medicine at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek outstanding scientists addressing important and emerging questions in areas of biomedical research, including cancer, aging, metabolism, cell biology, immunology, and stem cell biology. We are particularly interested in candidates who will establish or develop an innovative, rigorous, and externally funded research program that complements and expands the department's existing strengths. We welcome applications from investigators employing diverse experimental, computational, and interdisciplinary approaches to address fundamental and translational questions in biomedical sciences, broadly defined.

The Department of Biological Chemistry is a highly interdisciplinary community with particular strengths in cancer biology, epigenetics, metabolism, circadian biology, aging, genome instability, and bioinformatics. Our faculty benefit from a highly collaborative research environment and opportunities to engage with the NCI-Designated Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center (CFCCC), as well as numerous other centers and institutes across the UCI campus.

Preferred qualifications

• Ability to establish or develop an innovative, rigorous, and externally funded research program.
• A track record of professional activities and evidence for efforts to obtain, and succeed in receiving extramural funding (e.g., fellowships, training grants, career development awards).
• Potential or proven experience in teaching.
• Scientists addressing important and emerging questions in areas of biomedical research.
• Investigators employing diverse experimental, computational, and interdisciplinary approaches to address fundamental and translational questions in biomedical sciences, broadly defined.

Department: https://medschool.uci.edu/research/basic-science-departments/biological-chemistry

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

Applicants must hold a PhD, MD, MD/PhD or equivalent degree(s). (required at time of application)

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Reflective Teaching and Mentoring Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching and mentoring statement.
• Statement of Research - See our guidance for writing a statement of research.

Reference requirements

• 3 letters of reference required

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: Affirma... 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