Description

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 questions related to developmental biology or regeneration 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.  

The School of Biological Sciences at UC San Diego brings together exceptional breadth in biological research in a highly collaborative community. Our faculty pursue fundamental discoveries across scales, from molecules and cells to organisms and ecosystems, while developing and applying technologies that are transforming biology. With outstanding graduate and undergraduate programs, state-of-the-art research capabilities, and deep connections across San Diego’s scientific institutions, the School offers an outstanding environment for research, education, and innovation.

Basic Qualifications:

• At the time of application, applicants must hold a PhD in Biology or a related field.
• Qualified candidates should document at least two concrete goals for their planned scholarly and creative activities in their statement of professional activities.
• Qualified candidates will have at least three publications or preprints that demonstrate research experience and/or experience relevant to their planned scholarly activities.
• Qualified candidates will have demonstrated potential to contribute effectively to the undergraduate and/or graduate educational programs of the School of Biological Sciences and to support students’ educational and academic success, as evidenced by relevant teaching, mentoring, training, or outreach experience.

Salary:

A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $132,100-$150,800.

The posted UC Academic salary scales set the minimum pay as determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See the following table for the salary scale for this position https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2026-27/policy-covered-oct-2026-scales/t1.pdf

The base salary range from the salary table for this position is $84,100-$220,500.

“Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.

Additional UCSD salary information can be found here: https://aps.ucsd.edu/compensation/apo-salary.html

Review Date:

Review of applications will commence on September 20, 2026 and will continue until position is filled.

Requirements:

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research, statement of teaching, 3-5 publications, and 3-5 references.

To Apply:

Applications must be submitted through the University of California San Diego’s Academic Personnel Recruit System: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04591

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

Requirements

• At the time of application, applicants must hold a PhD in Biology or a related field.
• Qualified candidates should document at least two concrete goals for their planned scholarly and creative activities in their statement of professional activities.
• Qualified candidates will have at least three publications or preprints that demonstrate research experience and/or experience relevant to their planned scholarly activities.
• Qualified candidates will have demonstrated potential to contribute effectively to the undergraduate and/or graduate educational programs of the School of Biological Sciences and to support students’ educational and academic success, as evidenced by relevant teaching, mentoring, training, or outreach experience.