"Assistant Professor"

The Department of Biology at UNC Chapel Hill (https://bio.unc.edu/) is searching to hire a tenure track Assistant Professor to study critical questions in Plant Molecular Biology.

We seek candidates who focus on molecular mechanisms that illuminate fundamental aspects of the biology of plants, including their interactions with other organisms. We seek candidates who work across scales, using transdisciplinary approaches including genetics, molecular, cellular biology, biochemistry and/or omic approaches. Research programs that leverage model systems and/or have direct relevance to sustainable agriculture are particularly desirable.

Successful candidates will have opportunities for synergy with other units at UNC such as the curriculum in Genetics and Molecular Biology, the Curriculum in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, the Environment, Ecology, and Energy Program, the Departments of Geography, Earth Marine and Environmental Sciences, and Applied Physical Sciences, the NC Botanical Garden and Herbarium, the School of Data Science, the Institute of Convergent Sciences, The Galapagos Center, the Institute for the Environment, and the Carolina Biodiversity Collaborative.

Successful candidates are expected to build an active research group, secure competitive external funding, and participate actively in the scientific community at UNC-CH.

All candidates must have earned a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, have post-doctoral research experience, and be committed to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Applicants will need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research statement (less than or equal to 3 pages), teaching and mentoring statement (less than or equal to 1 page uploaded as “Teaching Philosophy/evaluations”), and 3 representative publications (uploaded as “Writing/research Sample", "Other Document”, and “Other Document 2”). In addition, please provide the names and contact information for four references in the cover letter. The online application will prompt applicants for referee names and email addresses. If added to the application, referees may receive automated emails with instructions for submitting letters of recommendation to the recruitment system at a future phase in the selection process. For best consideration, please submit your application by 11/15/2025. The position will be effective on or after July 1, 2026. For further details contact biolsearch@unc.edu.