All applications must be submitted online at http://apply.interfolio.com/171488 You will be asked to provide the following information: A cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a brief summary of recent research accomplishments and statement of future research plans, a statement of teaching interests and philosophy, a leadership/service statement and the contact information for three recommendation letter writers (requests will be auto-generated by the system to the names you provide, with a due date of Wednesday, October 22, 2025). To ensure full consideration, all application materials should be received by Wednesday, October 15, 2025. 

We welcome applications from outstanding biological scientists in all areas of physiology and neuroscience, spanning molecular, cellular, systems, and organismal levels. For further information about MCDB research and educational missions, please visit https://lsa.umich.edu/mcdb.

The Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology (MCDB) in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts at the University of Michigan solicits applications for a faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. The faculty position will be tenure track with a university year appointment starting August 25, 2026 or January 1, 2027. Successful candidates will hold a Ph.D. and be expected to establish a vigorous, extramurally-funded research program and provide instruction to both undergraduate and graduate students in a diverse, inclusive environment.

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply. The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment will require a criminal background check and candidates must meet all degree requirements prior to the start date of the position.

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.