Assistant​/Associate Professor- Cell Biology & Human Anatomy

Position overview

Salary range: The salary range for this position is $124,600 - $181,700. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan.

Open date: July 30, 2026

Next review date: Monday, Aug 17, 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.

The Department of Cell Biology and Human Anatomy at the University of California, Davis, School of Medicine is actively recruiting one full-time faculty member at the Assistant or Associate rank in the Ladder or combined Ladder/in-Residence Professor series who is committed to building and maintaining an excellent, diverse, and inclusive faculty, staff, and student body. While the Department continues to expand in all areas of cell and molecular biology, we are seeking a candidate with research programs that synergize with existing strengths in developmental biology, neurobiology, vision research, stem cell biology, gene editing, and disease modeling.

Applicants with expertise in nanoscale and advanced image analysis, computational biology, genomics, and/or systems biology are also encouraged to apply. The successful candidate s research program is expected to complement additional campus strengths, including translational research, in the School of Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine, College of Engineering, Centers for Neuroscience and Vision Science, and Institute for Regenerative Cures.

The successful candidate is expected to build and maintain a high-quality extramurally funded research program, achieve excellence in teaching medical and/or graduate students, provide service to the University community appropriate to their career stage, and contribute to a collegial and collaborative academic environment.

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Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

* PhD and/or MD degree (or equivalent) and a minimum of two years of postdoctoral experience

* Outstanding record of research creativity, independence and productivity

* Capacity to foster collegiality and work collaboratively

* Ability to communicate effectively as a teacher

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae
  - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
  - One-page cover letter detailing qualifications for this position, including how their research would enrich and complement programs in the department.
• Statement of Research
  - One page summarizing past research, 2 pages about future directions.
• Authorization to Release Information Form
  - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form.
• Statement of Teaching
  - One page

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

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