Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Cell Biology- Department of Biological Sciences

University of Illinois Chicago•Chicago, IL

9d•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Illinois Chicago invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Cell Biology. The department seeks candidates who use molecular, genetic, physiologic, and/or imaging approaches to investigate fundamental questions about cellular function across a wide range of model systems and biological scales. The successful candidate will establish a vigorous, externally funded research program and demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence in undergraduate and graduate programs. Teaching duties will include instruction at both levels, with specific courses to be determined. The Department of Biological Sciences is part of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. It has 28 tenure-line faculty, 11 non-tenure-track faculty, more than 2,400 undergraduate majors, and over 105 graduate students. Its research strengths include neurobiology, cell biology, developmental biology, and genetics, using a diverse array of model organisms. The department fosters a collaborative community and offers a generous start-up package, modern research facilities, extensive shared equipment, and access to state-of-the-art core facilities. UIC faculty are expected to perform their responsibilities in person and onsite. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off, and tuition waivers for employees and dependents. The budgeted salary range is $100,000 to $120,000; salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while considering internal equity. Applications are due December 18, 2026. Review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Final authorization is subject to funding availability.

Requirements

PhD degree.
Relevant postdoctoral experience.
Demonstrated record of research accomplishments.
Commitment to teaching excellence in undergraduate and graduate programs.
Ability to establish a vigorous, externally funded research program. Candidates may use molecular, genetic, physiologic, and/or imaging approaches to study cellular function across model systems and biological scales.

Responsibilities

Establish a vigorous, active, externally funded research program using experimental approaches to investigate processes fundamental to cellular biology in plant, animal, or microbial cells from any domain of life.
Participate in the intellectual life of the university.
Seek external funding to support the research program.
Teach undergraduate and graduate students in Biological Sciences.
Guide students in research.
Provide departmental and university service, such as committee work, seminar coordination, policy review, mentorship, and other service activities.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.