Salk Institute for Biological Studies

The Salk Institute is seeking faculty members at all levels interested in establishing independent research programs using innovative approaches to study important areas of cancer biology. The candidate will join the intellectually vibrant and collaborative faculty in the NCI-Designated Salk Cancer Center. Salk Institute is internationally renowned for research in cancer, neuroscience, metabolism, molecular biology, integrative biology, and plant biology within a highly synergistic and stimulating environment. We seek interactive individuals who are passionate in their pursuit of important problems in science. Salk Institute offers an outstanding start-up package, a competitive salary and excellent benefits. Candidates with a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree and strong record of research achievements are invited to submit an online application for Job # G776 at our Website  Salk Faculty Online Application . A curriculum vitae and description of present and future scientific endeavors are required. Please arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent directly from the referees to  cancer_search@salk.edu . For more information about the position please contact Reuben Shaw, Salk Cancer Center Director at   cancer_search@salk.edu . We will begin reviewing applications on November 1, 2019, although applications with all the required materials will be accepted until the position is filled. As part of the evaluation process, we will be reviewing minimum requirements, as well as applicants’ areas of research and prospective goals to consider how these align with Salk's. Salk also considers other factors when evaluating applicants, including good citizenship, mentoring skills, and the Institute’s commitment to diversity. The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Salk Institute is seeking faculty members at all levels who are interested in studying the molecular, genetic, and environmental interactions that are integrated to determine complex traits in health and disease. We are seeking interdisciplinary and quantitative scientists who integrate diverse approaches (e.g. computer science, mathematics, computational biology, physics, machine learning, molecular modeling, synthetic biology or engineering) to address critical biological questions. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, human disease (e.g. cancer and neurodegeneration), adaptation and evolution, host-pathogen interactions, neurobiology, physiology, translational medicine and genomics. The candidate will join the highly interactive faculty in the Salk Center for Integrative Biology. Salk Institute is internationally renowned for research in computational and integrative biology, neuroscience, cancer, molecular and cell biology, and plant biology, within a highly synergistic and stimulating environment. We seek bold leaders who are passionate in exploring new frontiers in science and pursuing innovative solutions to fundamental questions in biology. Salk Institute offers an outstanding start-up package, a competitive salary and excellent benefits.