Assistant or Associate Professor: Artificial Intelligence in Biomedical Science

University of North Texas System • Denton, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The UNT College of Science invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor focused on artificial intelligence in biomedical science, with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2027. The successful candidate will develop an independent research program applying AI and computational modeling to study the function and interactions of biological macromolecules and processes. Research should be grounded in biological sciences, chemistry, physics, or related natural science disciplines; interdisciplinary work is encouraged. Potential areas include drug discovery, biomolecular design, disease diagnosis and treatment, and elucidating disease mechanisms.

This position is part of a Biomedical Research Cluster Hire to recruit five faculty members in health- and cancer-related research to the College of Science in Fall 2027. The appointee will join one or more College of Science academic departments and collaborate with researchers across UNT, including the BioDiscovery Institute and Biomedical Engineering Department. The successful candidate is expected to build a nationally and internationally visible, externally funded research program. A competitive startup package and access to existing UNT computing resources will be provided.

The faculty member will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, typically one course per long semester, as well as departmental and university service. Application review begins November 10, 2026, and continues until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research proposal as their statement of research interests (suggested length: three pages), a teaching philosophy statement (maximum two pages), and contact information for three professional references. UNT will notify applicants before contacting references. Transcripts are not required at application but may be included if available.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Physics, or a closely related field.
• Record of peer-reviewed publications related to artificial intelligence and/or machine learning.
• Ability to maintain the security and integrity of critical organizational infrastructure related to the role.

Nice To Haves

• Postdoctoral or equivalent research experience.
• Record of peer-reviewed publications with strong relevance to biomedical research.
• Experience with HSI/MSIs and/or ability to speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese, Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or Yoruba; the university welcomes candidates with these backgrounds or language skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent research program applying AI and computational modeling to biological macromolecules and processes.
• Build a nationally and internationally visible, externally funded research program.
• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, typically one course per long semester.
• Participate in departmental and university service.
• Maintain the security and integrity of critical organizational infrastructure related to the role.

Benefits

• Competitive startup package
• Access to existing computing resources at UNT
• Benefits information is available through the university; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree