"Assistant Professor of Molecular Biology"

Assistant Professor of Molecular Biology

Yale University

Position Title: Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)
Anticipated Start Date: July 1, 2026

Description

The Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology (MCDB) at Yale University invites applications for a tenure track position at the Assistant Professor level with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. The Department is particularly interested in candidates whose research advances the interface of synthetic biology, genomics, and artificial intelligence, while also welcoming applications from candidates in any area of molecular, cellular, or developmental biology, using any system, who will contribute to the excellence of our community of scholars. We expect the appointee to be a dynamic participant in the departmental mission of teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels in subject areas such as molecular, cellular or developmental biology, biochemistry, genetics, genomics, systems or synthetic biology, plant biology, or neurobiology.

Qualifications

The selected candidate must have met the requirements for a Ph.D. or equivalent degree at the time of hire, as well as a proven record of outstanding research that demonstrates originality and self-motivation. Excellent communication skills for research and teaching are necessary.

Application Instructions

Applicants should create a profile at http://apply.interfolio.com/172428 and upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research plans (up to three pages), a teaching statement, and up to five papers. Applicants should also arrange for submission of three letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

Please submit any questions to Ms. Samantha Gamez, Chair's Assistant, at mcdb.businessoffice@yale.edu.

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