Assistant Professor: Synthetic Biology & Genomics

Yale University; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Synthetic Biology and Genomics. The appointee will contribute to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels within MCDB and related departments.

An anticipated start date is July 1, 2027, with a research program in synthetic biology, genomics, or artificial intelligence to complement the department's scholarly community. The candidate should hold a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• The selected candidate must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree at the time of hire.
• Proven record of outstanding research demonstrating originality and self-motivation.
• Excellent communication skills for research and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach at undergraduate and graduate levels in molecular, cellular or developmental biology, biochemistry, genetics, genomics, systems or synthetic biology, plant biology or neurobiology.
• Establish and maintain an innovative research program in synthetic biology, genomics, or AI-enabled biology.
• Participate actively in the department's mission and community of scholars.

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent degree

Job description

Yale University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Synthetic Biology and Genomics. The appointee will contribute to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels within MCDB and related departments.

An anticipated start date is July 1, 2027, with a research program in synthetic biology, genomics, or artificial intelligence to complement the department's scholarly community. The candidate should hold a Ph.D.