Position overview
Position title: Assistant Professor
Salary range: 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 table for the salary scale for this position
The base salary range from the salary table for this position is $88,300-$108,900.
"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
Application Window

Open date: August 21, 2026

Next review date: Sunday, Sep 20, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Wednesday, Jun 30, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description

The School of Biological Sciences , 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.

School: https://biology.ucsd.edu

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• 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.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research - A statement summarizing training, experience and research achievements
• Statement of Teaching - A statement describing prior teaching experience and teaching philosophy
• Publication 1
• Publication 2
• Publication 3
• Publication 4 (Optional)
• Publication 5 (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 letters of reference required

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04591

Help contact: [email protected]
Job location

La Jolla, CA