University of California, San Diego - Assistant Professor of Developmental Biology

Description & Details:

The School of Biological Sciences (https://biology.ucsd.edu/), Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, is pleased to announce an open tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the field of Developmental Biology. Candidates working on cutting-edge developmental biology problems in any animal, plant, or cellular system are welcome to apply. Those focused on advancing mechanistic (e.g. molecular, genetic, biophysical) biological discoveries through multi-scale research at organellar to organismal levels are strongly encouraged. 

Required faculty responsibilities include developing an excellent research program supported by extramural funding, teaching undergraduate and graduate students, and participating in service activities. Successful candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in higher education. Applicants must have a well-articulated plan for contributing to programs that increase access and success of underrepresented students and/or local communities in the sciences. Successful applicants will have already participated in such programs and will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to serving as a role model in mentoring others and to helping shape and expand diversity initiatives at the University (http://diversity.ucsd.edu/) and in the School (https://biology.ucsd.edu/equity-diversity-inclusion/index.html).

The School of Biological Sciences at UCSD is a vibrant center of scientific discovery, innovation, and collaboration. Our large research base spans many areas of biology and has one of the most celebrated graduate programs in the country. We are committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. This is where discovery comes to life.

To Apply:

Further details about the application process can be found at: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04106.  Applications should be submitted by November 15 to ensure full consideration by the committee.