Assistant or Associate Professor, Developmental or Stem Cell Biology

SUNY Upstate Medical University,
Assistant/Associate Professor, Developmental or Stem Cell Biology

The Department of Cell and Developmental Biology at Upstate Medical University is seeking an Assistant or Associate Professor to join our full-time tenure-track faculty. We seek to expand into new areas of developmental and/or stem cell biology. Research areas of interest include vertebrate embryo development, organogenesis, stem cell behavior, and regeneration. Cutting-edge approaches—including iPSC-derived disease models, mammalian organoids, quantitative live imaging, and spatial and/or single-cell transcriptomics—are also of interest.

Successful candidates are expected to develop and maintain a vigorous extramurally funded research program and participate in the education of medical and graduate students.

Details of this opportunity include:

• Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent degree and postdoctoral experience in developmental biology or a related field.
• Candidates at the Associate Professor level are expected to have an established track record of research funding and productivity and existing/emerging national

Upstate Medical University is a vibrant academic medical center in Syracuse, NY, which offers outdoor recreational opportunities, cultural events, and has nationally recognized public and private schools. The Upstate campus is located on University Hill near Syracuse University creating opportunities for interactions and collaborations. This position is New York State-supported with excellent health and retirement benefits, and competitive start-up funds. The Department provides a collegial research community with strengths in developmental and disease models, cell motility and the cytoskeleton, and biophysics and mechanobiology.

Excellent resources are available to support our faculty, including state-of-the-art departmental imaging facilities and several institutional core facilities. To learn more, go to

We invite interested candidates to apply online by submitting a CV, a cover letter, a research statement (up to 3 pages), and names and contact information of three references to job# 90132 at

Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2026. To receive full consideration, applications should be submitted by August 31, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

At SUNY Upstate Medical University, we strive to promote a professional environment that encourages varied perspectives from faculty members with diverse life experiences. A respect for diversity is one of our core values. We are committed to recruiting and supporting a rich community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. We actively seek applications from women and members of underrepresented groups to contribute to the diversity of our university community in support of our teaching, research and clinical missions.