Assistant Professor of Developmental Biology

The School of Biological Sciences (https://biology.ucsd.edu/), Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, hereby announces a search for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the field of Developmental Biology. Candidates working on cutting-edge developmental biology problems in any animal, plant, or cellular system are welcome to apply. Those focused on advancing mechanistic (e.g. molecular, genetic, biophysical) biological discoveries through multi-scale research at organellar to organismal levels are strongly encouraged.

Required faculty responsibilities include developing an excellent research program supported by extramural funding, teaching undergraduate and graduate students, and participating in service activities. Successful candidates must also demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in higher education. Applicants must have a well-articulated plan for contributing to programs that increase access and success of underrepresented students and/or local communities in the sciences. Successful applicants will have already participated in such programs and will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to serving as a role model in mentoring others and to helping shape and expand diversity initiatives at the University (http://diversity.ucsd.edu/) and in the School (https://biology.ucsd.edu/equity-diversity-inclusion/index.html).

The School of Biological Sciences at UCSD is a vibrant center of scientific discovery, innovation, and collaboration. Our large research base spans many areas of biology and has one of the most celebrated graduate programs in the country. We are committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. This is where discovery comes to life.

Further details about the required application material can be found at: http://biology.ucsd.edu/jobs/apply-lrf-lsoe.html

School: https://biology.ucsd.edu

• All but dissertation or equivalent in Biology or related field required at time of application.
• Commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Excellence and creativity in emerging research and scholarship, as evidenced by publications and/or conference presentations throughout their scientific career.
• Commitment to or have created programs that improve equity, diversity, and inclusion in higher education

• PhD or equivalent degree in Biology or related field

• 3-5 letters of reference required

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