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. (NOTE: Interviews and talks will be part of a two-day symposium scheduled for January 7-8, 2027).
Application Instructions
Applicants should create a profile at http://apply.interfolio.com/192466 and upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research plans (up to three pages), a teaching statement (one page), and up to five publications. Applicants should also arrange for submission of three letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2026. For questions about the position or application process please contact Mrs. Lucia DeMatteo, Academic Services Supervisor, at mcdb.businessoffice@yale.edu.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives.
Additionally, in accordance with this Policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions; race; color; national or ethnic origin; religion; age; disability; protected veteran status, or other protected classes as set forth in federal and Connecticut law.
Professional Conduct Review for New Faculty Hires
The final candidate, upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment/faculty appointment, may be required to disclose whether they are, or have been, the subject of any disciplinary proceeding (investigation, hearing, etc.) at previous institutions or employers, and may also be subject to a background screening. Candidates who materially misrepresent information on their resume or other application materials are ineligible for hire/appointment. Final candidates may also be required to sign a release to allow Yale to solicit information regarding any substantiated conduct violations from current and/or past employers.
