Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biology
Description
The University of Pennsylvania invites applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Biology. The department seeks individuals working broadly in cell biology and/or physiology whose research addresses the development and function of organisms. Areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to, the cellular basis of physiological function, cellular responses to environmental stresses, and the cell biology of organisms in natural or human‑altered settings. The search is open to candidates whose work connects cellular mechanisms and physiology to organismal development, function, and broader ecological or evolutionary processes. All experimental systems are considered.
The department is a collaborative community with research spanning molecular and cellular biology, structural biology, ecology, evolutionary biology, and mathematical and computational biology. It maintains an integrated research and educational program across basic biological sciences and emphasizes “Life in its Natural Context.” Faculty benefit from affiliations with other departments and schools (e.g., Engineering & Applied Sciences, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine) and from interdisciplinary resources on Penn’s contiguous green urban campus.
Location: Leidy Laboratories, 3740 Hamilton Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Review of applications will begin October 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. The appointment is expected to begin July 1, 2027.
Qualifications
- A Ph.D. or equivalent degree by the start of the appointment.
- Evidence of a consistent record of strong independent research.
- Strong capacity for teaching at both graduate and undergraduate levels.
- Experience mentoring and supporting a diverse student body.
- Ability to direct graduate and undergraduate research.
Application Instructions
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Research statement (maximum 3 pages)
- Statement highlighting experience and philosophy with teaching and mentoring (1–2 pages)
- Two representative publications
- Three letters of reference