Tenure Track: Assistant Professor

Texas A&M University; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University, College Station, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Bioinformatics/Biological AI within the Department of Biology. This is a 9-month appointment with an anticipated start in Fall 2027.

We seek candidates who develop interdisciplinary, data-driven biology research, with strengths in computational methods, ML, and AI, and who will contribute to undergraduate and graduate education and serve the department and university.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or related discipline.
• Strong track record in bioinformatics, computational biology, ML, or AI.
• Interdisciplinary research with potential for external funding and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead a research program in bioinformatics/biological AI and supervise students.
• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate education in biology and related fields.
• Engage in departmental and university service and advance a collaborative research culture.

Skills

Bioinformatics

Computational Biology

Machine Learning / AI

Education

PhD in Biology or related field

Job description

The Department of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University (TAMU) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position inBioinformatics/Biological AI. This is a 9-month appointment with an anticipated start date ofFall 2027. This position is one of seven faculty hires the Department of Biology will make during the 2026–2027 academic year across a range of research areas. As part of a major departmental expansion aligned with our2020–2029 Strategic Plan, this search aims to strengthen research excellence acrossbroad areas of biology by supporting a research program that incorporates bioinformatics or artificial intelligence approaches. The research themes could align with core areas of departmental focus, including microbiology and biological Resilience, Synthetic Biology, Evolution, neuroscience, and Biological Clocks. We are especially interested in candidates who employ interdisciplinary, collaborative, and innovative approaches to address compelling questions in the biological sciences through computational, quantitative, and data-driven methods. Successful applicants are expected to develop and sustain an externally funded research program, contribute to undergraduate and graduate education, and engage in departmental and university service. We welcome applicants whose research spans disciplinary boundaries and supports research programs ranging from basic biological mechanisms to applied biomedical, environmental, or translational sciences.

Texas A&M’s research enterprise is internationally recognized for excellence across the life sciences. The Department of Biology (www.bio.tamu.edu ) provides a collegial, collaborative research environment that supports large undergraduate and graduate programs and promotes integration of students into active research. Faculty benefit from access to world-class research and teaching infrastructure, competitive startup packages, and participation in several interdisciplinary doctoral programs, includingEcology and Evolutionary Biology ,Genetics , andNeuroscience . The department also houses theCenter for Biological Clocks Research , which supports research in circadian biology and sleep.

In support of growth in the biological sciences, major remodeling of teaching space is underway, and architectural design for a new Biology building is in progress to add significant research space for our faculty.

Texas A&M University is in Bryan–College Station. This vibrant and fast-growing community combines arts and entertainment, strong public schools, and a high quality of life. Situated in the heart of the Houston–Dallas–Austin triangle, the region offers the amenities of a large metropolitan area while maintaining a welcoming, small-town feel.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related discipline, and demonstrate a strong track record of impactful research in bioinformatics, computational biology, machine learning, artificial intelligence, or related areas relevant to the biological sciences. We seek candidates whose work demonstrates creativity, research excellence, and strong potential for interdisciplinary impact, particularly through connections to one or more of the department’s focal areas: Biological Resilience, Synthetic Biology, Evolution, or Biological Clocks.

Application Instructions

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The University is aware that attracting and retaining exceptional faculty often depends on meeting the needs of two careers and therefore has aDual Career Program .