Assistant Professor of Developmental Biology

UC San Diego Academic Jobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Developmental Biology within the School of Biological Sciences. Candidates may work on developmental biology or regeneration across animal, plant, or cellular systems and are encouraged to pursue mechanistic, multi-scale research.

Responsibilities include building an excellent, externally funded research program, teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, and participating in service.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology or a related field at time of application.
• Two concrete goals for scholarly/creative activities in statement.
• At least three publications or preprints demonstrating relevant research.
• Proven ability to contribute to undergraduate/graduate education through teaching/mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Develop an excellent, extramurally funded research program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate students.
• Participate in service activities.

Education

PhD in Biology or related field

Job description

Position overview

Position title: Assistant Professor

Salary range: 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 table for the salary scale for this position

The base salary range from the salary table for this position is $88,300-$108,900.

“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

Application Window

Open date: August 21, 2026

Next review date: Sunday, Sep 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 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 School of Biological Sciences, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, hereby announces a search for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the field of Developmental Biology. Candidates working on cutting-edge questions related to developmental biology or regeneration in any animal, plant, or cellular system are welcome to apply. Those focused on advancing mechanistic (e.g. molecular, genetic, biophysical) biological discoveries through multi-scale research at organellar to organismal levels are strongly encouraged.

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

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• 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.

Application Requirements

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

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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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Job location

La Jolla, CA