Assistant Professor

2 months ago


Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States University of Michigan - Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology Full time

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN FACULTY POSITION IN
CELL & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND RELATED FIELDS


The Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (MCDB) in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts at the University of Michigan solicits applications for a faculty position at the Assistant Professor level.

The faculty position will be tenure track with a university year appointment starting August 25, 2025 or January 1, 2026.

Successful candidates will be expected to establish a vigorous, extramurally-funded research program and provide instruction to both undergraduate and graduate students in a diverse, inclusive environment.

We welcome applications from outstanding biological scientists in all areas of cell/molecular biology in prokaryotes and eukaryotes.

Experimental approaches may include (but are not limited to) neuronal cell biology, neuroimmunology, systems neurobiology, electrophysiology, genetics, genomics, structural biology, microbiology, and single cell technologies.

For further information about MCDB research areas and the goals of this faculty search, please visit

All applications must be submitted online at


You will be asked to provide the following information: A cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a brief summary of recent research accomplishments and statement of future research plans, a statement of teaching interests and philosophy, and the contact information for three recommendation letter writers (requests will be auto-generated by the system to the names you provide, with a due date of Monday, October 7, Also include a personal statement that describes your demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through scholarship/research, and/or teaching/mentoring, and/or service/engagement (this statement may overlap with your teaching statement).

To ensure full consideration, all application materials should be received by Tuesday, October 1, 2024.


Highly qualified applicants, including more junior postdoctoral fellows (i.e., PhD on or after January 1, 2020), are also encouraged to apply directly to the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts' Collegiate Fellowship Program (LCF) ).

Applicants are also encouraged to apply to the Michigan Program for Advancing Cultural Transformation (M-PACT).

These programs, aimed at recruiting faculty with outstanding commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, provides for an optional fellowship period prior to transitioning onto the University tenure track.

Applications for the LCF should be received by October 15 and M-PACT by October 15; the MCDB Department should be referenced with the application.

Women and underrepresented minorities are encouraged to apply.

The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Employment will require a criminal background check and candidates must meet all degree requirements prior to the start date of the position.



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