53 research assistant professor jobs found

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...

  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...

University of Puget Sound Assistant Professor - Biology Job ID: 8929 Location: Biology Full/Part Time: Regular/Tempoary:   Faculty Posting Details   Appointment: Department of Biology, full-time tenure-line Assistant Professor position; begins Fall 2027. Responsibilities: The Department of Biology at the University of Puget Sound, a predominantly undergraduate liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington, seeks to recruit a tenure-line Assistant Professor in integrative organismal biology. We seek an animal-focused biologist whose teaching and research address how organisms develop, function, and/or evolve. We are particularly interested in candidates whose expertise would support an upper-level course with laboratory in evolutionary biology, animal physiology, developmental biology, or related integrative field.  The successful candidate will teach Evolution and the Diversity of Life (BIOL 112) and an upper-level course with...

JOB TITLE Temporary Research Assistant in Physiological Fluid Mechanics LOCATION Worcester DEPARTMENT NAME Biomedical Engineering - 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 temporary research assistant 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 Associate R-0002949 Kansas City Campus Job Type: Staff Job Description: Kansas City University is seeking a motivated and collaborative Research Associate to join the Dybedal Research Center on the Kansas City campus. This position offers an opportunity to participate in biomedical research focused on how epigenetic mechanisms influence gene expression during cardiac development, with relevance to congenital heart defects. A central responsibility for this position is supporting the Biomedical Research Methodology course. The Research Associate will play an active role in preparing laboratory materials, supporting instructional activities, and supervising, mentoring, and guiding students during laboratory sessions and course-related research projects. This position requires strong technical expertise in molecular biology and cell culture, as well as a commitment to student learning and laboratory education. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:...

  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 Pharmacology and Physiology at the University of Rochester invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank.  We seek a creative, enthusiastic scientist with clear potential to secure extramural funding for their research program (active extramural funding is required for candidates for Associate or Full Professor) who will synergize with the highly collaborative environment of the Department and the strategic initiatives of the Medical Center’s broader research community.  The Department, which has added ten tenure-track faculty members over the past several years, offers outstanding research and graduate training environments. Established research strengths in the department revolve around cell signaling in the context of physiology and disease and includes: calcium signaling, G protein-coupled receptor pharmacology and signaling, ion channel structure/function, and mitochondrial biology. While...

The Department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Cancer Biology ( MIC ) ( https://med.virginia.edu/mic/ ) at the University of Virginia ( UVA ) School of Medicine in Charlottesville, Virginia, seeks outstanding applicants in the field of  Neuro-Oncology / CNS Malignancies  at the level of  Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (all tenure-eligible) .  Applicants will perform  laboratory research  but can also be  physician scientists  who perform clinical duties in addition to running a research lab. The search is equally open to academic researchers and physician scientists. Qualified applicants focusing on any area of  Neuro-Oncology / CNS Malignancies Research  including but not limited to cancer immunology, cancer signaling, cancer genomics and epigenetics, RNA science and Medicine, cancer metabolism, cancer neuroscience, computational biology, and cancer therapeutics are encouraged to apply.  We are seeking an...

  The Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology at the University of Florida (UF) College of Medicine invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the ranks of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Virology . Our faculty includes some of the brightest and most innovative scholars spanning the virology disciplines. The Department continues a major expansion of the faculty as part of a 5-year strategic plan (see accompanying ad for geneticist). We invite you to learn more about us by visiting https://mgm.ufl.edu/. We are seeking two outstanding, creative investigators in any area of virology.   UF has 70 virology research laboratories situated across seven colleges and institutes that are supported by state-of-the-art resources and centers in immunology. vector biology, metabolomics, and oncogenesis. UF is also developing a world-class artificial intelligence (AI) research infrastructure to support investigators. Research spans many...

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.  

  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....

KCOM - Assistant/Associate Professor Microbiology Immunology Job Type Full-time Description A. T. Still University's Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) is seeking a full-time, exempt Assistant/Associate Professor of Microbiology/Immunology on the Kirksville, Missouri campus. The functions of this faculty member are to teach, advance biomedical research and perform service to support the college and university. This position reports to the Chair of the Microbiology/Immunology Department. Duties & Responsibilities Present 20-40 lectures per year to medical, dental, and biomedical sciences students enrolled in the Medical Microbiology, Immunology, and Infectious Diseases courses at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, and in the Biomedical Sciences & Dental Sciences course at the Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health. Develop and/or revise learning objectives, lecture notes, slideshows, supplemental media (e.g.,...

Prairie View A&M University Assistant Professor Biology ( Histology, Microbiology or Environmental Biology) Job Title Assistant Professor Biology ( Histology, Microbiology or Environmental Biology) Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Department Of Biology Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Prairie View, Texas Job Type Faculty Job Description Important Immigration information: A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27, 2026,...

The Faculty of Agricultural Sciences invites applications for the position of a Full Professor (W3) Technologies for Sustainable Water and Energy Use in Agricultural Systems at the Institute of Agricultural Engineering to be filled by October 1, 2027. The successful candidate will represent the field of Technologies for Sustainable Water and Energy Use in Agricultural Systems in research and teaching. The position requires a strong academic profile with demonstrated expertise in developing, optimizing, and evaluating technologies for sustainable energy and water use in agricultural production systems. In research, the successful candidate is expected to conduct independent and internationally visible research and actively contribute to interdisciplinary research consortia in the areas of technical development, prototypical implementation, system design, and control-oriented optimization of energy and water systems in agriculture. They are welcome to...

The Faculty of Agricultural Sciences invites applications for the position of a   Full Professor (W3) of Plant-Soil Interactions  at the Institute of Crop Science to be filled by April 1, 2028. The position holder is expected to address practice-oriented agricultural topics in plant nutrition, with a particular focus on plant and soil health. Innovative fertilization strategies and interactions at the root–soil interface may constitute key areas of research. The candidate is expected to demonstrate a strong understanding of agricultural systems and an orientation toward the principles of sustainability.  They should be capable of conducting both greenhouse experiments and field trials, and of actively contributing to interdisciplinary research consortia. We would like for the successful candidate to participate in the “TERRA: Terrestrial geo-biosphere interactions in a changing world” Cluster of Excellence.  In teaching,...

    Summary A Postdoctoral Research Fellow position is immediately available to investigate the mechanisms of gut nutrient sensing and brain reward systems by intestinal Intrinsic Primary Afferent Neurons (IPANs) and their roles in obesity and diabetes development as part of an R01 funded project in Dr. Sinju Sundaresan’s laboratory at Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL. We are seeking hard-working, highly motivated, detail-oriented candidates with background in neuroscience and experience in rodent survival surgery, stereotaxic surgery, electrophysiology, rodent behavioral evaluation combining opto- or chemo-genetics, fiber-photometry, and head-mount miniature microscopy to join our research team. Experience in multi-omics, bioinformatics, and data analyses using R will be considered as assets. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently with minimal supervision within a multidisciplinary, diverse group of scientists. This...

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...

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...

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...