Assistant Professor of BioSciences

Rice University • Houston, TX

55d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of BioSciences at Rice University invites applications for two assistant professor positions to begin July 1, 2027. Rice University is a private, top-tier research institution located in Houston, Texas, and is a member of the Texas Medical Center, offering a unique research ecosystem for collaborative studies from basic science to clinical impact. The positions are in the areas of: (1) systems or quantitative eukaryotic cell biology, and (2) microbiome structure, function, or host-microbiome interactions. We seek candidates who utilize predictive computational methods (LLMs and AI) to gain mechanistic insight into dynamic biomolecular ensembles and emergent functions in cells and organisms. Research in the department spans molecules, cells, organisms, and ecosystems. Successful candidates will lead independent research programs supported by external funding, teach graduate and undergraduate courses, and contribute to building a diverse and inclusive faculty and community.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent degree in a biological science or a relevant field of natural science or engineering.
• Completed requirements for a PhD by July 1, 2027.
• Scholarship that complements existing research in the BioSciences department.
• Ability to lead a dynamic, innovative, and independent research program supported by external funding.
• Ability to teach graduate and undergraduate courses.
• Experience developing or incorporating predictive computational methods (LLMs and AI).

Nice To Haves

• Plans for building a diverse and inclusive research group.
• Plans for fostering equitable and inclusive classrooms.

Responsibilities

• Lead a dynamic, innovative, and independent research program supported by external funding.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses.
• Develop or incorporate predictive computational methods (LLMs and AI) to gain mechanistic insight into dynamic biomolecular ensembles and emergent functions in cells and organisms.
• Complement existing research in the BioSciences department.
• Contribute to building a faculty varied in background and thought.
• Foster interactions, understanding, and synergies across the community.
• Attract women, scholars of color, people with disabilities, veterans, and others who have historically been underrepresented in the biological sciences.

What This Job Offers

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