Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor of Transformational Biological Technologies

About the role

The School of Biological Sciences, Departments of Cell and Developmental Biology, Molecular Biology, and Neurobiology, hereby announce a search for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant rank, or tenured Associate or Full Professor level in the field of Transformational Biological Technologies, capitalizing on recent institutional investments at UCSD in cryoelectron microscopy and the Goeddel Family Technology Sandbox.

Candidates using cutting-edge technologies including cryoelectron microscopy, cryoelectron tomography, mass spectrometry, light microscopy, and/or other technologies to advance mechanistic understanding of fundamental problems in molecular, cellular, developmental, or neuronal biology are encouraged to apply.

Required faculty responsibilities include developing an excellent research program supported by extramural funding, teaching undergraduate and graduate students, and participating in service activities. Candidates at the Associate or Full Professor level with experience and/or interest in leadership in collaborative research programs, core facilities, or at the department or school level are particularly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop an excellent research program supported by extramural funding
• Teach undergraduate and graduate students
• Participate in service activities
• For Associate or Full Professor: lead collaborative research programs, core facilities, or department/school-level initiatives

Qualifications

• At the time of application, applicants must hold a PhD in Biology or a related field
• Document at least two concrete goals for planned scholarly and creative activities in statement of professional activities
• Have at least three publications or preprints that demonstrate research experience and/or experience relevant to planned scholarly activities
• Demonstrate potential to contribute effectively to undergraduate and/or graduate educational programs and support students’ educational and academic success, as evidenced by relevant teaching, mentoring, training, or outreach experience
• For Associate or Full Professor: impactful publication record consistent with years of experience
• For tenured appointments: demonstrate leadership experience, e.g., leading programs, committees, centers, or other initiatives

Pay

The base salary range from the salary table for this position is $84,100–$220,500. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay may be offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience. A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $132,100–$273,100.

Schedule

Applications will be reviewed beginning October 4, 2026; full consideration is assured for submissions received by this date. The position will remain open until filled, with a final application deadline of June 30, 2027.