Faculty Position in BioAI at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory

All applicants whose work would contribute to advancing biological knowledge through machine learning or other quantitative/computational methods are encouraged to apply, including those whose primary training is in machine learning or allied fields. We will consider a broad range of early-career researchers. Postdoctoral fellows, junior faculty at other institutions, and industry researchers transitioning to academic research will be considered for appointment as an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor.

Research Environment

Wet lab space is available for candidates who will pursue experimental work as an integral component of their research program. The environment at CSHL is highly collaborative, and candidates should consider how their research would strengthen the Simons Center for Quantitative Biology (SCQB) and CSHL more broadly. CSHL has long-standing strengths in neuroscience, molecular genetics, cancer biology, and plant biology, while the SCQB has existing expertise in GenomicAI and NeuroAI.

CSHL is a world-renowned research and educational institution located on the North Shore of Long Island, New York. The institute also has a partnership with nearby Stony Brook University that allows PhD students there to do thesis research in CSHL labs.

Support & Resources

The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive start-up package that includes initial funding, salary, benefits, and access to exceptional on-site daycare. They will also benefit from:

• A supportive mentoring environment
• A powerful high-performance compute cluster
• Innovative core facilities
• Access to the many scientific seminars, conferences, and courses run through the CSHL Meetings & Courses Program

Application Requirements

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as their materials are ready. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and new applications will be accepted until 15 October 2026. Please provide:

• A 1-page cover letter
• A curriculum vitae
• A 2-page statement of research accomplishments
• A 2-page statement of future research plans
• 2 selected preprints or publications
• A 1-page teaching/mentoring statement
• Contact information for three references

Materials should be submitted through Interfolio.

Pay

The starting salary for Assistant Professor is $150,000, and for Associate Professor, $170,000. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).

Benefits

Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including:

• Competitive pay
• Exceptional health benefits
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• A range of recognition and wellness programs
• Access to a Wellness Center
• Access to an affordable and licensed on-site childcare center