Assistant Professor of Life Sciences — Bold Research

Whitehead Institute; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lab space and office

Generous start-up package

Access to core facilities

Job summary

The Whitehead Institute, in Cambridge, MA, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning July 1, 2027 or later. The successful candidate will develop and lead an independent research program and teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in biology and related areas.

Applicants should hold an MD or PhD in a relevant field, and will benefit from a generous start-up package, lab/office space, access to state-of-the-art core facilities, and MIT mentorship within an

Qualifications

• MD or PhD required by start of employment.
• Pursuing innovative approaches to fundamental problems in molecular, cellular, or organismal biology.
• Candidates should have strong collaboration and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an independent, vibrant research program.
• Develop and teach undergraduate and/or graduate-level biology courses.
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate research and mentor trainees from diverse backgrounds.

Skills

Independent research leadership

Teaching experience

Mentoring

Education

MD or PhD in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, or related fields

Job description

The Whitehead Institute, in Cambridge, MA, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning July 1, 2027 or later. The successful candidate will develop and lead an independent research program and teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses in biology and related areas.

Applicants should hold an MD or PhD in a relevant field, and will benefit from a generous start-up package, lab/office space, access to state-of-the-art core facilities, and MIT mentorship within an