A suitable candidate will be hired as a full-time tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor. This position reports to the Director of the YIBR and the Chair of the ABP department. Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
About YIBR
The YIBR is home to world class research in reproductive and developmental biology and associated fields. Situated within the ABP department and JABSOM, the YIBR research activities are enriched by a highly collaborative university environment at two locations, the UHM campus and the JABSOM and Cancer Center campus at Kaka'ako.
The appointee will have access to state-of-the-art core facilities at both campuses. New faculty will be incorporated into a multidisciplinary team that includes several investigators pursuing research in reproductive and developmental biology. The appointee will work with outstanding faculty colleagues, post-docs, and graduate students from a variety of programs at JABSOM and UHM.
Scholarly activities will occur within laboratory space located at the YIBR on the UHM campus.
Qualifications and Research Focus
Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must have a doctoral degree or its equivalent.
We welcome applicants who have prior experience and current research focus on reproductive biology.
Primary topics of interest:
- Male and female fertility
- Testis and ovary
- Spermatogenesis and oogenesis
- Fertilization and early embryonic/fetal development
Secondary topics of interest:
- Other aspects of reproduction and development
- Cutting-edge molecular, biochemical, genomics/epigenomics methods applied in the reproductive biology field
The candidate will be responsible for making substantial contributions to the growth of YIBR research, including funding, and should have history of making peer recognized contributions to reproductive biology research in their area of study.
The candidate will also be expected to contribute to the teaching mission and service of the YIBR and ABP.
Living in Honolulu
Honolulu offers numerous museums, parks, beaches, a zoo, world-class restaurants, diverse and unique performing arts, breathtaking scenery, and other diversions.
With its favorable climate, low crime rates, and healthy environment, Honolulu is an ideal living place.
Application Information
Applicants will be asked to provide:
- A cover letter
- A CV
- Documentation confirming degree
- Names and contact information for five professional references
Please view official Position Description (PD) by clicking Apply on Website (Position #2026-02097).
Please follow application instructions in the PD and upload application materials to the website.
Contact Information
Monika Ward, PhD
Professor and Interim Director
Yanagimachi Institute for Biogenesis Research
University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine
1960 East-West Rd
Honolulu, HI 96826
Email: mward@hawaii.edu
Review Timeline
Review of applications is expected to begin on October 19, 2026, and end when the position is filled.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Hawai'i is an equal opportunity affirmative action institution and is committed to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, National Guard participation, breastfeeding, and arrest/court record (except as permissible under State law).
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
