"Assistant Professor in Biology"

Job Details

The Department of Biology at Case Western Reserve University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level to develop an independent research program within the Cell, Molecular, and Developmental group. We are particularly interested in an individual who has broad scientific interests or training and leverages both experimental and computational approaches in an integrative framework across biological scales to ask fundamental questions in eukaryotic microbiology, especially microbial/environment interactions.

Qualifications

The successful candidate is expected to develop an outstanding independent research program, and to develop and teach courses at the undergraduate and graduate level in cell, molecular, or developmental biology. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to effective teaching and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students. Applicants should have a Ph.D. and postdoctoral research experience in biology or another relevant field.

The CWRU Department of Biology has strong research programs across the breadth of biology, including cell, molecular and developmental biology, genetics, ecology and evolution, and neuroethology. We have close ties to interdisciplinary collaborators within the university including the CWRU School of Medicine, CWRU College of Engineering, and the College of Arts and Sciences.

Application Instructions

A complete application should include the following materials: CV, Cover Letter, Three (3) Letters of Recommendation, Statement on Teaching, Statement on Research, Statement on Service, Three (3) publications.

Candidates can apply to this position via Interfolio. Applications should be received by November 17, 2025 to receive full consideration.

Case Western Reserve University is a private university located in Cleveland, Ohio. In addition to on-campus facilities, CWRU owns and operates University Farms, a 389-acre property that includes laboratory and greenhouse facilities, and has an affiliation agreement supporting research and teaching with The Holden Arboretum and the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. Cleveland is home to a world-class orchestra and art museum, several award-winning restaurants, and three major league sports teams. CWRU is committed to our relationships with world-class health care, cultural, educational, and scientific institutions in its University Circle neighborhood and across greater Cleveland.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, protected veteran status, disability, age and genetic information.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Case Western Reserve University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity by phone at 216.368.3066 or by email at equity@case.edu. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.