Assistant Professor of Integrative Physiology

Open date: October 22, 2025

Most recent review date: Friday, Dec 5, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 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:

We are seeking an outstanding integrative physiologist (broadly defined) for the position of Assistant Professor (tenure track) to join our faculty in the Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Cell Biology in the School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM), UC Davis. Our department is a highly integrated group of faculty studying molecular, cellular, physiological, and pathophysiological mechanisms of health and disease. The candidate should have an active research program that focuses on interdisciplinary physiology research using state-of-the-art approaches.

We welcome research which diversifies our expertise, and/or that which complements existing strengths in gastrointestinal, neuroimmune, musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory systems as well as developmental biology. Candidates are expected to expand access to education and provide opportunities in reseach for students, trainees, and the community across various life and professional experiences.

The initial screening of applications will be based on the evaluation of the candidates' statement summarizing their research program, accomplishments, and future goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum:
Candidates must possess a PhD and postdoctoral experience in physiology or a related field.
Aptitude/experience in teaching broad-based physiology or functional anatomy to professional or graduate students.

Experience with grant writing.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse community.

Preferred:
Acquisition of intra/extramural funding.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Research:
The development of a creative, independent, and funded research program in integrated physiology is a fundamental and indispensable requirement of the position, including publication of results in peer-reviewed scientific journals and obtaining extramural funding. This individual will provide leadership in directing research projects of graduate students, professional students and postdoctoral scholars associated with integrative physiological research within the school and across campus.

Teaching:
Candidates are expected to actively participate in the teaching mission of the School of Veterinary Medicine. Teaching responsibilities include participation in lectures, laboratories and other teaching activities in the DVM professional curriculum, graduate clinical (resident) training program, graduate education and mentoring (PhD, MS), and/or department-driven undergraduate courses on campus.

Service:
University and public service through committee work, participation in professional organizations, continuing education and other appropriate means is expected.

Professional Competence:
Will advance the discipline of physiology within the School of Veterinary Medicine, as well as locally and nationally. Expected to establish reputation for research excellence locally, regionally, and nationally.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

To receive fullest consideration, applications must be received by 12/5/2025 for full consideration; position will remain open until filled.

Interested applicants should submit

* Cover letter outlining special interest in the position, overall related qualifications and experience and career goals

* Curriculum vitae

* Statement summarizing the applicant's research program, accomplishments, and future goals

* Statement of didactic teaching experience and philosophy

* Names and addresses of at least four professional references

* Authorization to Release Information form

Application materials must be submitted by using the University's online submission program, (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./JPF
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Questions about the application process should be referred to:
Ashley Carr; ashcarr.

A global leader in veterinary medicine with a mission to advance the health of animals, people, and the environment, the School of Veterinary Medicine has a rich history of educating veterinarians and scientists, discovering new knowledge through a robust and progressive research enterprise, and setting the standards in animal health care. There are rich opportunities to engage with both basic research scientists and veterinary and human clinicians in…