Assistant Professor of Biology (tenure-track)

Description

The Department of Biology at the University of Rochester (https://sas.rochester.edu/bio) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in cell, molecular, and developmental biology at the rank of Assistant Professor. We are seeking outstanding candidates whose research programs address whose resaerch programs address fundamental biological problems and who have demonstrated excellence, originality, and productivity in research. The Department of Biology is a collegial, multidisciplinary department which affords opportunities for intellectual interactions across diverse research disciplines. Research areas in the department include aging, intracellular transport, proteomics, chromatin biology, DNA repair, RNA biochemistry, transposable elements, biological imaging, synthetic biology, development, and evolutionary biology. For this search, all areas of cell, developmental, and molecular biology will be considered. However, candidates whose research programs complement one of the three designated growth areas in the department (quantitative cell biology, aging research, and advanced imaging) are particularly encouraged to apply. This position is part of a cluster of new faculty lines at the University of Rochester in Biology, Brain and Cognitive Sciences, Mathematics, and Physics, supported by the Simons Foundation. 

Our research and graduate programs are integrated into a world-class life sciences research campus that provides ample opportunities for interactions and collaborations with the adjacent University of Rochester Medical Center. Faculty research is supported by University initiatives including the Institutes for Data Sciences, the University of Rochester Aging Institute, the Center for RNA Biology, the Stem Cell Institute, and the Wilmot Cancer Center Institute. Research activities are supported by core facilities for imaging, proteomics, metabolomics, genomics, computation, small molecule screening, and flow cytometry.

The referenced pay range represents the full base range of pay for this job. Individual salaries will be determined within the job’s salary range and established based on market data, experience, and expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Qualifications

Candidates should hold a PhD degree.

Application Instructions

As part of your application, please submit the following:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of publications
• A statement of research accomplishments and future plans
• A statement of teaching experience and interests
• Three significant/representative publications
• Three references
• A statement discussing the way in which your experiences will shape your pursuits as a member of our faculty and help you add to the University's core values of Meliora (ever better)

While applications after the deadline may be considered, for full consideration, applicants should complete their application before November 1, 2025.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

EOE, including disability/protected veterans

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