Assistant Professor of Computational and Experimental Molecular Biology

UC San Diego Academic Jobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Molecular Biology within the School of Biological Sciences, Department of Molecular Biology. Candidates should integrate computational and experimental approaches, focusing on gene regulatory mechanisms and central dogma processes.

Responsibilities include building a funded research program, teaching, and service. UCSD emphasizes collaboration across San Diego’s scientific community and broad educational impact.

Qualifications

• PhD required in Biology or related field.
• Minimum record of scholarly activity with demonstrated research experience.
• Ability to contribute to undergraduate and/or graduate programs through teaching and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Develop an excellent research program funded externally.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Engage in service activities within the department and university.

Skills

Teaching experience

Mentoring

Education

PhD in Biology or related field

Job description

Position Title

Assistant Professor

Salary

A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $132,100-$150,800.

The posted UC Academic salary scales set the minimum pay as determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position.

The base salary range from the salary table for this position is $88,300-$108,00.

“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, qualifications, and experience.

Additional UCSD salary information

Position Description

The School of Biological Sciences, Department of Molecular Biology, hereby announces a search for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the field of Molecular Biology. We seek candidates who develop or apply computational methods to address fundamental questions in molecular biology, particularly those who integrate computational and experimental approaches through hybrid wet-dry research programs. Candidates working on cutting-edge questions related to gene regulatory mechanisms and other processes underlying the central dogma, and how they control biological processes are encouraged to apply. Computational approaches may range from advanced quantitative analyses, to bioinformatics approaches, to AI/ML-based genomic analyses.

Required faculty responsibilities include developing an excellent research program supported by extramural funding, teaching undergraduate and graduate students, and participating in service activities.

The School of Biological Sciences at UC San Diego brings together exceptional breadth in biological research in a highly collaborative community. Our faculty pursue fundamental discoveries across scales, from molecules and cells to organisms and ecosystems, while developing and applying technologies that are transforming biology. With outstanding graduate and undergraduate programs, state-of-the-art research capabilities, and deep connections across San Diego’s scientific institutions, the School offers an outstanding environment for research, education, and innovation.

School

https://biology.ucsd.edu

Basic Qualifications

• At the time of application, applicants must hold a PhD in Biology or a related field.
• Qualified candidates should document at least two concrete goals for their planned scholarly and creative activities in their statement of professional activities.
• Qualified candidates will have at least three publications or preprints that demonstrate research experience and/or experience relevant to their planned scholarly activities.
• Qualified candidates will have demonstrated potential to contribute effectively to the undergraduate and/or graduate educational programs of the School of Biological Sciences and to support students’ educational and academic success, as evidenced by relevant teaching, mentoring, training, or outreach experience.

Document Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research - A statement summarizing training, experience and research achievements
• Statement of Teaching - A statement describing prior teaching experience and teaching philosophy
• Publication 1
• Publication 2
• Publication 3
• Publication 4 (Optional)
• Publication 5 (Optional)

Reference Requirements

• 3-5 letters of reference required

About UC San Diego

The University of California 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 status under state or federal law.

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.

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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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

• “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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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Job Location

La Jolla, CA