Tenure-Track Assistant Professor GDCB

Tenure-track assistant professor in the Department of Genetics, Development and Cell Biology (GDCB), starting in August 2027. The faculty member will use model organisms such as zebrafish and Drosophila and/or human cell and organoid systems to investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying the cell and developmental biology of human health and disease. Areas include developmental and cell biology, cancer biology, neurobiology and stem cell biology; priority goes to research that integrates modern experimental biology, including genome engineering and single-cell biology, with emerging computational approaches such as AI.

The role includes teaching Biology, Genetics or Integrated Health Sciences courses and developing offerings that integrate AI, quantitative biology and modern biomedical research. Applications received by 1 December 2026 receive full guaranteed consideration.

PhD or equivalent in the biological sciences before 16 August 2027. Preferred: research experience aligned with the position, a well-developed research plan, postdoctoral training with evidence of independent research, strong publications, potential to secure external funding and to excel in teaching and mentoring. Applications include a cover letter, CV, research plan (up to three pages), one-page teaching statement and three to five references.