Assistant Professor

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN FACULTY POSITION IN

NEUROSCIENCE AND/OR PHYSIOLOGY

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.

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.

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.

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.