Tenure-Track Professor: Genetics, Development and AI Biology

Iowa State University - College of Design; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits (defined benefit/0

Generous leave plans

Onsite childcare

Life insurance and long-term-disabilty

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary benefits and discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Iowa State University's Department of Genetics, Development and Cell Biology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor starting August 2027. The chosen candidate will study molecular mechanisms in cell and developmental biology using model organisms and human systems, with emphasis on AI-enabled approaches.

The role includes teaching Biology, Genetics, or Integrated Health Sciences courses and developing new AI-augmented offerings that blend quantitative biology with modern

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent completed before Aug 16, 2027.
• Strong publication record and research plan.
• Postdoctoral training with independent research.
• Potential to secure external funding.
• Excellence in teaching and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Teach Biology, Genetics, or Integrated Health Sciences courses.
• Develop new AI-integrated offerings in biomedical research.
• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate education.
• Establish a research program integrating AI, quantitative biology, and modern biomedical methods.

Skills

Research leadership

Teaching ability

Mentoring

Funding potential

Independent research

Education

PhD in biological sciences

Tools

CRISPR

Single-cell analysis

Job description

Iowa State University's Department of Genetics, Development and Cell Biology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor starting August 2027. The chosen candidate will study molecular mechanisms in cell and developmental biology using model organisms and human systems, with emphasis on AI-enabled approaches.

The role includes teaching Biology, Genetics, or Integrated Health Sciences courses and developing new AI-augmented offerings that blend quantitative biology with modern