14 jobs found in Amherst, MA

  The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience. We are seeking talented applicants qualified for an assistant professor position. Under exceptional circumstances, highly qualified candidates at other ranks may receive consideration. The successful candidate will also be a part of the Institute for Applied Life Sciences (IALS), which has a primary goal of developing translational research programs, fostering interactions with industry, and training of an applied life sciences workforce.   Essential Functions We seek candidates with expertise in the molecular and cellular mechanisms of brain development, aging, and neurological disorders. We are especially interested in candidates who use molecular, biochemical, genetic, and cellular approaches applied to specific models and/or systems to investigate the...

JOB TITLE Post-Doctoral Fellow LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Biomedical Engineering - NFR JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Artificial Intelligence and Modeling Laboratory for Cardiovascular Diseases (AIMCardio Lab) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking applications for two postdoc research positions. We are looking for highly motivated, collaborative, and enthusiastic researchers with expertise in fluid-structure interaction, computational and experimental fluid mechanics, and/or scientific machine learning, with applications to cardiovascular diseases and medical devices. The initial appointment is for one year, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and funding availability. Successful candidates are expected to commit to a minimum two-year appointment. JOB DESCRIPTION AIMCardio Lab The lab conducts cutting-edge research in computational and experimental...

JOB TITLE Adjunct Faculty - Biology and Biotechnology LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Biology & Biotechnology - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to teach day and/or evening classes for the Department of Biology & Biotechnology. Part-time faculty positions are created to provide an available applicant pool for the department. Positions will be filled on an as needed basis. Start dates will vary by course and semester. Qualified applicants will be contacted by the academic department. Your application will remain in the pool until the posting closes. If you wish to be considered for positions beyond that date, then you must reapply. JOB DESCRIPTION There is potential need for instruction at both the undergraduate and graduate levels within the Department of Biology and Biotechnology. Teaching assignments will be aligned with...

JOB TITLE Assistant Professor | Biology & Biotechnology LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Biology & Biotechnology DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Department of Biology and Biotechnology at Worcester Polytechnic Institute invites applications for a full-time tenure track position. The appointment will be at any rank, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. JOB DESCRIPTION We seek an outstanding biologist who will enhance and complement the Department's strengths in cell and molecular biology, microbiology, genomics, bioinformatics, and neuroscience. We are particularly interested in candidates who integrate computational, quantitative, and/or AI-driven approaches with experimentally grounded biological research programs. Competitive applicants will leverage cutting-edge methods in machine learning, systems biology, genomics, imaging, modeling, and/or bioinformatics to address fundamental questions...

JOB TITLE Adjunct Instructor - Biomanufacturing LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Biomanufacturing Education and Training Center - BETC - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Biomanufacturing Education & Training Center (BETC) at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) is seeking to expand its pool of adjunct instructors to support hands-on training programs in its state-of-the-art, pilot-scale mammalian biomanufacturing facility. BETC is the first center in New England to offer intensive, immersive education and workforce training for professionals currently working in the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical industries, as well as individuals seeking to transition into biomanufacturing careers. We are looking for experienced subject matter experts who are passionate about sharing industry knowledge and training the next generation of biomanufacturing talent. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: Adjunct...

  The Center for Neuroethology and Physiological Plasticity ( https://medicine.yale.edu/neuroethology-physiological-plasticity/ ) and the Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology ( https://medicine.yale.edu/physiology/ ) at Yale are conducting a faculty search at the assistant professor level. The Center harnesses the extraordinary adaptations of specialized vertebrate organisms to uncover fundamental biological principles driving the plasticity and resilience of neurophysiological, metabolic, sensory, and reproductive systems—principles with relevance to human health, aging, and therapeutic innovation that would remain hidden in conventional laboratory models. We seek creative investigators whose research program aligns with the Center’s mission. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying sensory processing, neural and physiological plasticity, metabolic regulation, or reproductive...

  The Department of Neuroscience at Yale University seeks to hire new tenure-track faculty members with interests in molecular, cellular, systems, or cognitive neuroscience in health or disease. We are enthusiastic about candidates bridging traditional conceptual or methodological boundaries, and candidates linking experimental data with computational models from a variety of organisms.  Please note that we have a parallel search for computational neuroscientist faculty members at https://apply.interfolio.com/190740 . The successful candidates will be embedded in a richly collaborative community supporting intellectual creativity. The Department of Neuroscience at Yale realizes that the full potential of our research lies in the power that varied perspectives bring to the field. We seek to foster an environment where all members of our community are supported and empowered to push forward the frontiers of neuroscience. Emphasis will be placed on recruiting...

  The Department of Microbial Pathogenesis ( http://medicine.yale.edu/micropath ) seeks candidates for tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position(s) investigating the pathogenesis of viral, parasitic, fungal, or bacterial infections, fundamental molecular and cellular mechanisms of pathogens, and the role of microbes in health and disease. The department values a broad range of approaches in microbial pathogenesis, including cell biology, imaging, structural biology, metabolism, genetics, and computational biology. The department is home to Yale’s Graduate Program in Microbiology, has a vibrant community of trainees, and prizes collaboration and mentorship at all levels. New faculty will join a significant expansion of the department and have access to cutting-edge resources and excellent lab space. The target start date is July 1, 2027. We will host an informational webinar/Q&A session by Zoom on August 18, 2026 at 12 Noon EST....

Adjunct Faculty - Biology POSITION: Adjunct Faculty - Biology: Natural Science Department; Division of STEM; Haverhill Campus; MCCC/MTA DCE Unit Position. SUMMARY: For Fall 2026, we are seeking an adjunct instructor for Human Biology (BIO101). This course will be delivered in-person on the Haverhill campus. The lecture portion of the course meets from 12:30pm to 1:45pm on Tuesday / Thursday. This course is part of our Early College program. We are also accepting applications for our pool of Adjunct Faculty to teach various Biology Courses on an as needed basis for the Fall 2026 semester and beyond. Successful applicants would teach courses in Biology, or Anatomy and Physiology. Seeking instructors for primarily day and evening face-to-face classes, which could include Early College classes. Future possibility of online or hybrid instruction exists and would require successful completion of mandatory training. Adjunct faculty will engage in a critical role in the...

Faculty Positions in Biological and Chemical Engineering   Dartmouth Engineering seeks to fill multiple open-rank, tenure-line faculty positions at the multidisciplinary nexus of Biological and Chemical Engineering. Exceptional early-career candidates at the rank of assistant or associate professor will be considered for the Ralph and Marjorie  Crump Faculty Development Chair,  while outstanding mid-career and senior candidates will be considered for a  distinguished professorship . We seek candidates with a doctorate in engineering, chemical or biological sciences, or a closely-related field who show strong potential to lead an externally-funded research program targeting transformational advances in Biological and Chemical Engineering. Examples of research areas include but are not limited to microbial engineering and bioprocessing as well as broadly enabling technologies such as ‘omics methods and modeling. These positions will promote...

Clinical Assistant Professor, Biology Applications are due Friday, February 27, 2026. Job Title: Clinical Assistant Professor, Biology Department: School of Arts and Sciences Reports to: Dean, School of Arts and Sciences Effective Date: 8/1/2026 # of Direct Reports: 0 # of People Supported: 0 Job Description: Manhattanville University invites applications for a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor of Biology in the School of Arts and Sciences. This position carries a teaching load of 30 credits per academic year and focuses on instruction in Anatomy and Physiology I and II for Health Sciences students. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and interdisciplinary faculty committed to excellence in teaching and student engagement. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Duties/Responsibilities: Teach undergraduate courses in Anatomy and Physiology I and II, as well as other Biology courses as needed. Develop and update...

The Molecular Biology Department at Princeton University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. We are seeking a colleague who will build a world-class research program in Molecular Biology, broadly defined. The applicant would join a vibrant community of researchers who study fundamental life processes in model organisms, including the disciplines of biochemistry, biophysics, structural biology, cell biology, computational biology, development, cancer, genetics and genomics, immunology, microbiology, and virology. We are especially interested in attracting colleagues who will create a climate that embraces excellence, with a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring that will enhance the work of the department and that will attract and retain a diverse student body.  

Assistant Professor of Biology (Neuroscience) Lafayette College: Faculty Positions: Biology Location: Easton, PA Open Date: Jun 22, 2026 Description The Department of Biology at Lafayette College invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning fall 2027. We seek applicants who are broadly trained in neurobiology, including those who study basic cellular or physiological mechanisms within a neurobiological framework. The candidate will be expected to teach courses in Neurobiology and be able to contribute to our introductory general biology course sequences, in particular Biology 111: Unity & Diversity in Biology, or Biology 112: Biomolecular Foundations of Biology. Candidates will also be expected to teach other courses in their area of expertise. The teaching load is four courses per year in the first year, and five courses per year thereafter. This teaching load will be split between the Department of Biology and Neuroscience...