Marine Natural Products​/Marine Biotechnology - Assistant Professor

Marine Natural Products / Marine Biotechnology - Assistant Professor

Position title: Assistant Professor – Academic Year

Salary range: A reasonable salary range estimate for this position is $119,300-$139,100. Base salary range, from the salary table(s), for this position is $80,800-$104,700. Off‑scale salaries may be offered to meet competitive conditions.

Application Window:

• Open date:
  February 15, 2026
• Review date:
  Friday, Mar 27, 2026 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time)
• Final date:
  Friday, Feb 12, 2027 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

The University of California, San Diego invites applications for a tenure‑track faculty position at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO). This position will be filled at the Assistant Professor level. We seek a motivated, broad‑thinking scientist and educator to establish a vigorous research program and provide intellectual leadership in their field while complementing existing expertise at SIO and other UC San Diego departments.

Desired candidates have a history of innovative research in natural products chemistry, chemical ecology, metabolomics or other “omic” sciences, pharmacology, biotechnology, chemical and synthetic biology, or related fields. The successful candidate will develop a strong, marine‑focused extramurally supported research program that integrates with and elevates existing marine natural products research at SIO and the Center for Marine Biotechnology and Biomedicine (CMBB).

The candidate will also demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels, develop related courses, and train the next generation of researchers.

PhD or equivalent degree in biological, chemical, physical, or ocean sciences, or a relevant field, is required at the time of application.

• Postdoctoral training

• Curriculum Vitae – most recent
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching
• 3 letters of reference

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Job location
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La Jolla, CA

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.

As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time.