Tenure-Track Assistant Professor GDCB

Iowa State University•Ames, IA

32d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Genetics, Development and Cell Biology (GDCB) at Iowa State University seeks to hire an assistant professor to start in August 2027. The faculty member should use model organisms such as zebrafish, Drosophila and/or human cell and organoid systems to investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying the cell and developmental biology of human health and disease. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, developmental and cell biology, cancer biology, neurobiology, stem cell biology, and related fields. Research interests that integrate modern experimental biology, including genome engineering and single cell biology, with emerging computational approaches such as artificial intelligence (AI) will be given priority. The new faculty member will also contribute to undergraduate and graduate education by teaching Biology, Genetics, or Integrated Health Sciences courses and/or developing new offerings in their area of interest that integrates AI, quantitative biology, and modern biomedical research.

Requirements

PhD or equivalent in biological sciences before August 16, 2027

Nice To Haves

Research experience aligned with position description
Well-developed research plan
Postdoctoral training with evidence of independent research
Strong supporting publications
Potential to secure external funding
Potential for excellence in teaching and mentoring

Responsibilities

Investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying the cell and developmental biology of human health and disease using model organisms.
Contribute to undergraduate and graduate education by teaching Biology, Genetics, or Integrated Health Sciences courses.
Develop new course offerings in their area of interest that integrates AI, quantitative biology, and modern biomedical research.