Assistant Professor of Computational and Experimental Molecular Biology

Uc-SAN-Dieg; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego's School of Biological Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Molecular Biology. We seek candidates who develop or apply computational methods to address fundamental questions in molecular biology, especially those integrating computational and experimental approaches.

Candidates should plan an excellent research program with extramural funding, teach undergraduate and graduate students, and participate in service.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology or a related field.
• Demonstrated goals for scholarly activities in statement.
• At least three publications/preprints relevant to planned activities.
• Experience contributing to undergraduate/graduate education and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Develop an excellent, extramurally funded research program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate students.
• Engage in service within the department and university.

Skills

Computational biology

Bioinformatics

AI/ML

Teaching experience

Education

PhD in Biology or related field

Tools

Genomics tools

Job 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.

• 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.