Assistant Professor of Integrative Physiology

Position Overview

Assistant Professor (tenure track)

$183,100 - $206,100. Off–scale salaries may be offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions, qualifications, and experience.

Open Date:
October 22, 2025

Most Recent Review Date:
Friday, Dec 5, 2025 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time)

Final Date:
Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 at 11:59 pm (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.

We are seeking an outstanding integrative physiologist (broadly defined) to join the Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Cell Biology in the School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) at UC Davis. The candidate will maintain an active research program focusing on interdisciplinary physiology research using state‑of‑the‑art approaches. Candidates should help expand access to education and provide opportunities in research for students, trainees, and the community.

• 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; ability to work cooperatively and collegially within a diverse community.
• Preferred: Acquisition of intra‑ or extramural funding.

• Develop a creative, independent, and funded research program in integrated physiology; publish results in peer‑reviewed journals and obtain extramural funding.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to graduate students, professional students, and postdoctoral scholars in integrative physiological research.
• Actively participate in the teaching mission of the School of Veterinary Medicine, including lectures, laboratories, and other teaching activities in the DVM professional curriculum, graduate clinical training, and graduate education programs.
• Engage in university and public service through committee work, participation in professional organizations, and continuing education.
• Advance the discipline of physiology within the School of Veterinary Medicine and establish a reputation for research excellence locally, regionally, and nationally.

• Cover Letter outlining special interest in the position, overall related qualifications and experience, and career goals.
• Curriculum Vitae (most recent).
• 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 (required).

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.