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Jul 01, 2026
Full time
Ignite Scholar, Research Assistant Professor
Northeast Ohio Medical University Rootstown, OH
Ignite Scholar, Research Assistant Professor Position Type: Faculty Department: Biomedical Sciences Full or Part Time: Full Time Pay Grade: 2 Summary: The Ignite Scholar role is ideal for talented biomedical researchers who have recently completed their doctoral degree and seek a mentored pathway toward a tenure track faculty position. The program has two tracks, (1) research and (2) graduate education in biomedical science and innovation. The research track is designed to provide a platform for building a robust research program with minimal initial teaching responsibilities. The successful candidate will work closely with a senior mentor at NEOMED to develop an independent research career. Fields of study include: neuroscience and hearing research, cardiovascular or cancer biology, tissue regeneration and repair, motor control, health services research, or bioinformatics. After successful completion of the two-to-three-year program, including meeting...
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Research Assistant Professor of Biostatistics
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Research Assistant Professor of Biostatistics Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Feb 27, 2026 Deadline: Feb 27, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure research track. Expertise is required in the specific area of development and application of biostatistics methods and AI/ML models (particularly, generative AI and agentic AI) for clinical trials and real-world data in oncology. Candidates with postdoctoral training are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include conducting research with a standing faculty member involving collaborative research studies, and the development, evaluation, or application of biostatistics methods and AI/ML models for clinical trials and real-world data (e.g., EHR/EMR and registry...
Jul 07, 2026
Full time
Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Biology of Complex Vascular Anomalies Research, Oncology (CHOP)
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Assistant Professor, Tenure Track, Biology of Complex Vascular Anomalies Research, Oncology (CHOP) Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Sep 11, 2024 Deadline: Sep 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Division of Oncology in the Department of Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seek candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the tenure track. Expertise is required in the specific area of Basic and translational research related to the biology of complex vascular anomalies. Applicants must have an M.D., Ph.D. or M.D/Ph.D. degree. Teaching responsibilities may include teaching and research training of medical students, graduate students, residents, medical fellows in pediatric hematology/oncology or other disciplines, and post-doctoral fellows. Clinical responsibilities may include serving as attending physician participating in the inpatient and outpatient care of children,...
Apr 02, 2026
Full time
Assistant Professor - Research Track - Epigenetics Research Professor
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Assistant Professor - Research Track - Epigenetics Research Professor Location: Philadelphia, PA Open Date: Jan 07, 2026 Deadline: Jan 07, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure research track. Expertise is required in the specific area of advanced genomics and super-resolution imaging techniques appropriate for the understanding of the interplay of epigenetics and tumor initiation and progression. Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Research or scholarship responsibilities may include developing collaborative and independent research programs related to cancer epigenetics, co-supervision of postdoctoral fellows, students, and research staff, coordinating NIH-funded grant efforts with local, national, and international collaborators or independently, and...
Dec 02, 2025
Full time
Assistant Professor, in Discipline-Based Education Research in Biology
University of Rhode Island South Kingstown, RI
Assistant Professor, in Discipline-Based Education Research in Biology Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by December 31, 2025. Applications received after December 31, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Department of Biological Sciences in the College of the Environment and Life Sciences (CELS) at the University of Rhode Island (URI) invites applications for an academic year (9 month), tenure-track Assistant Professor position specializing in Discipline-Based Education Research in Biology. URI is a land and sea grant research university located in Kingston, Rhode Island, a beautiful seaside community that...
Jul 08, 2026
Full time Fellowship / PostDoc
Assistant Professor/Postdoctoral Research Fellow. Humanities, arts, sciences, and professions.
$63,000 yearly
University of Michigan, Rackham Graduate School Ann Arbor, MI
The Michigan Society of Fellows invites applications to its postdoctoral fellowship program for Ph.D.s in the humanities, arts, sciences, and professions. These positions at the University of Michigan are open to recent Ph.D.s who wish to pursue research opportunities while teaching at a major research university. Fellows are appointed as Assistant Professors in appropriate departments and as Postdoctoral Scholars in the Michigan Society of Fellows for three-year terms to begin August 25, 2027. The annual stipend will be $63,000, though some departments may have the capacity to provide additional salary support to better align the fellowship compensation with postdoctoral salary norms in their discipline.   For the 2027–2030 fellowship term, the Michigan Society of Fellows will also pilot a new Arts Initiative fellowship program, supporting one additional, dedicated fellowship position in the arts. This fellowship will be available in the following participating...
Jul 08, 2026
Full time
Visiting Assistant Professor - Biology (Amended Salary Range)
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA
University of Puget Sound Visiting Assistant Professor - Biology (Amended Salary Range) Job ID: 8863 Location: Biology Full/Part Time:   Regular/Tempoary:   Faculty Posting Details Appointment: Department of Biology, 1-year Visiting Assistant Professor position; begins Fall 2026. Responsibilities: The Department of Biology at the University of Puget Sound, a predominantly undergraduate liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington, seeks to recruit a Visiting Assistant Professor for the 2026-2027 academic year. Excellence in teaching is highly valued at Puget Sound, and we seek candidates with a genuine interest in and enthusiasm for teaching introductory biology at the undergraduate level. The successful candidate will teach BIOL 112 (Evolution and the Diversity of Life) during both Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. This foundational course introduces students to evolutionary theory, the history and diversity of life, phylogenetic relationships among organisms,...
Jul 08, 2026
Full time
Faculty Positions in Biological and Chemical Engineering
Dartmouth Hanover, NH
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...
Jul 07, 2026
Full time
Assistant Professor Biology & Biotechnology
Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA
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...
Jul 04, 2026
Full time
Assistant Professor of Biology (Neuroscience)
Lafayette College Easton, PA
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...
Jul 01, 2026
Full time
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Artificial Intelligence for Veterinary Medicine
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Pathobiological Sciences Department Madison, WI
The School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in artificial intelligence (AI) to advance comparative biomedical sciences and clinical veterinary medicine. We aim to build on existing strengths and foster collaborative opportunities across schools and colleges at UW-Madison to pioneer AI in veterinary medicine and to develop technologies that impact other health sciences. This position complements campus efforts through the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE)-AI initiative designed to help address significant, complex challenges and opportunities in AI through accelerated and strategic faculty hiring, research infrastructure enhancement, interdisciplinary collaboration and increased student and educational opportunities.   There are excellent opportunities for the new faculty member to benefit from existing SVM and campus...
Jun 23, 2026
Full time
Instructor-Limited Term in Biological Anthropology
Augusta University Augusta, GA
Instructor-Limited Term in Biological Anthropology Job ID: 300021 Location: Summerville Campus Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: * Job Summary Job ID 300021 Position # 40111428 Augusta University's Department of History, Anthropology, and Philosophy at Augusta University is seeking to fill a one-year Instructor-Limited Term position in Biological Anthropology, beginning in August 2026. The candidate should have at least a master's degree, or equivalent, in Anthropology with clear qualifications to teach the subfield of Biological Anthropology as a laboratory science. Demonstrated teaching excellence at the college level is preferred. This position does not meet the requirements to be on a tenure track. Responsibilities Teach 12 hours per term. Courses taught will include general education sections of Introduction to Biological Anthropology and Biological Anthropology Laboratory, as well as upper-division classes on Human Origins and...
Jun 03, 2026
Full time
Assistant Professor Physiology
Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA
Assistant Professor Physiology Job ID: 292496 Location: Statesboro, Georgia Full/Part Time:   Regular/Temporary: Regular About Us Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations. With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields. Georgia...
May 22, 2026
Full time
Research Assistant (Biology)
Amherst College Amherst, MA
Research Assistant (Biology) Amherst Campus Full Time JR6974 Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff. Job Description: Amherst College invites applications for the Research Assistant (Biology) position. The Research Assistant (Biology) is a full-time, fixed-term position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $20.87-$22/hour. The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and...
May 19, 2026
Full time
Assistant Professor of Biochemistry - Protein Homeostasis
University of Massachusetts Amherst Amherst, MA
  The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst invites applications for a full time tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank. 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 are interested in any aspect of molecular or biochemical processes using quantitative, computational, or structural approaches broadly defined. Of particular focus is the identification of innovative candidates who are exploring questions focused on the synthesis, folding, degradation and trafficking of proteins, collectively referred to as protein homeostasis, focusing on human health or disease. This translational focus can be specific (e.g. Alzheimer's Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Gaucher's) or...
May 18, 2026
Full time
Assistant Director, Technology Licensing
University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA
Assistant Director, Technology Licensing University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively...
Apr 30, 2026
Full time
Research Assistant - Biological Sciences
Augusta University Augusta, GA
Research Assistant - Biological Sciences Job ID: 296960 Location: Augusta University Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: * About Us Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other. Augusta...
Apr 28, 2026
Full time
SOMA - Assistant/Associate Professor, Physiology
A.T. Still University Mesa, AZ
SOMA - Assistant/Associate Professor, Physiology Job Type Full-time Description A.T. Still University's School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) is seeking a full-time, exempt Professor of Physiology at the Assistant or Associate level on the Mesa, Arizona campus. This position is dedicated to teaching physiology to medical students through both large-group and small-group learning formats. As ATSU-SOMA is an education-focused institution, we do not maintain facilities or equipment for bench or biomedical laboratory research. Instead, we encourage faculty to pursue research in medical education, public health, or related scholarly areas. Duties & Responsibilities: Serve as a content expert in physiology. Facilitate small group learning and collaborate on case-based learning sessions. Develop and prepare educational materials. Provide reliable and valid formative and summative assessment items, including board-style questions....
Apr 28, 2026
Full time
SOMA - Assistant/Associate Professor Anatomy & Basic Science
A.T. Still University Mesa, AZ
SOMA - Assistant/Associate Professor Anatomy & Basic Science Job Type Full-time Description AT Still University's School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona (ATSU-SOMA) invites applications for the position of a full-time, exempt Assistant/Associate Professor of Anatomy & Basic Science at the Mesa, Arizona campus. Faculty members contribute to the mission of ATSU-SOMA and the education of medical students through anatomy lab activities and by supporting student-directed learning of basic and clinical sciences through the extensive use of clinical cases in small-group settings. Duties & Responsibilities: Serve as a content expert in the area of expertise, including anatomy and pathology. Facilitate anatomy lab activities. Facilitate small group learning. Work collaboratively with other faculty to create and develop cases for case-based learning sessions. Prepare educational tools (AV, demonstration models, lectures, lesson plans, etc.) as...
Apr 26, 2026
Full time
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
Augusta University Augusta, GA
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences Job ID: 296962 Location: Augusta University Full/Part Time: Full Time Regular/Temporary: Job Summary Job ID 296962 Position 40107414 The College of Science and Mathematics (CSM), Department of Biological Sciences at Augusta University (AU) invites applications for a faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor. CSM seeks an outstanding individual to teach courses to undergraduate and/or graduate students on topics in Biological Sciences. Research and other scholarly activities (publishing, presenting) in your field to involve undergraduate science majors. Service to the university entails work on department, college, and university committees, work groups, and/or campaigns in order to promote and support Augusta University's mission. This position is considered to be non-tenure track. Please see the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure website link in the Shift/Salary/Benefits section of this posting....