Assistant Professor - Immunology and Molecular Medicine - Molecular and Cell Biology

Employer: University of California, Berkeley

Location: Berkeley, California (US)

Salary: The current salary range for this position is $80,800 - $128,700 (9-month academic year salary), however, off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions.

Closing date: Oct 15, 2025

Discipline: Life Sciences, Immunology

Job Type: Faculty

Organization Type: Academia

Position overview Position title: Assistant Professor - Immunology and Molecular Medicine - Molecular & Cell Biology

Anticipated start: July 1, 2026

Application Window Open date: August 18, 2025 Next review date: Monday, Oct 20, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Monday, Oct 20, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description The Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Immunology and Molecular Medicine, at the Assistant Professor level. The expected start date is July 1, 2026. We seek applicants focused broadly in molecular medicine, with particular interest in diseases of metabolic or mitochondrial origin; gender specific differences in diseases; engineered immune cells; emerging diseases, neuroimmune regulation; and immunometabolism. Faculty at the assistant rank in our department demonstrate excellence, originality, and productivity in research, the strong potential to obtain external funding, a capacity for excellence in teaching and mentoring of undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs, and a commitment to service consistent with Berkeley's principles of community. Applicants are encouraged to visit https://mcb.berkeley.edu/ to learn more about the Department and our mission. The Department is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents. We are also interested in candidates who have had non-traditional career paths or who have taken time off for family reasons, or who have achieved excellence in careers outside academia. For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit: http://ofew.berkeley.edu/new-faculty Division: https://mcb.berkeley.edu/faculty/imm Department: https://mcb.berkeley.edu/

Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) PhD, MD (or equivalent international degree) Preferred qualifications A PhD or equivalent international degree in Immunology or a related field. A record of demonstrated excellence, originality and productivity in research. An interest in undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentorship with ability to support the success of all students through an inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy.

Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter (Optional) Research Statement - In approximately 1,500 words with intermixed figures, please discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans. This can include, for example, your publication record, awards, presentations, inclusive research practices that promote the excellence of your research, and areas for future research. Significant Publication #1: - In addition to the publication itself, provide a statement that begins with the manuscript title and author list and then summarizes, in approximately 300 words, the significance of the selected publication. Significant Publication #2: - In addition to the publication itself, provide a statement that begins with the manuscript title and author list and then summarizes, in approximately 300 words, the significance of the selected publication. Significant Publication #3: - In addition to the publication itself, provide a statement that begins with the manuscript title and author list and then summarizes, in approximately 300 words, the significance of the selected publication. Teaching and Mentoring Statement - In approximately 500 words, please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. This can include, for example, specific efforts and accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Please also discuss your mentoring experiences and approach. This can include, for example, past efforts and future plans to support the success of all students, and to foster an inclusive research environment that removes barriers and promotes equitable access and advancement of the research program. Service Statement - In approximately 500 words, please discuss specific prior and proposed academic, professional and/or public service activities. This can include, for example, participating in professional or scientific associations, serving on committees that advance department, campus or discipline goals, and conducting outreach activities that can remove barriers and increase participation of academics in your field. Authorization to Release Information Form - A reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer. Download, complete, sign, and upload the Authorization to Release Information form

Reference requirements 3-5 letters of reference required

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05096

Help contact: mcb_ap_assist@berkeley.edu

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