Tenure-track, Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences

The Department of Biological Sciences at Columbia University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in any area of biology. The successful applicant will be involved in research studying important topics in modern biology, such as metabolism, microbiology, cancer biology, neurobiology, plant biology, development, and/or molecular and cell biology. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in biology; sustain an active, independent research group; participate in committee and service work at the departmental and university levels; be an effective communicator; and exemplify academic and professional leadership. The appointment will begin July 1, 2027.


The Columbia University Department of Biological Sciences is one of the leading biology departments in the world and offers many opportunities for faculty members to collaborate with colleagues around Columbia and at nearby institutions, including the Columbia University Irving Medical Center, the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Irving Institute for Cancer Dynamics, the New York Structural Biology Center, the New York Genome Center, and the Columbia Data Science Institute. Additionally, New York City is home to other world-class biomedical institutions, such as NYU, Weill Cornell Medical Center, Rockefeller University, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Albert Einstein School of Medicine, CUNY ASRC, and others.


Qualifications


Applicants must have a PhD at the time of appointment.


Application Instructions


All applications must be made through Columbia University’s Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system. Applicant Materials (which should have 0.5 inch margins, single spaced, 11 point Arial font) should include:



• Curriculum Vitae. No page limit. All relevant information should be included, and publications should be listed.

• Research Statement. Up to 5 pages, including a summary of previous research achievements and future research plans, with references. Figure captions should be no smaller than 8 point font. The applicant’s previous and future research should be described.

• Teaching Statement. Describe your previous teaching experience, if any, and your pedagogical approach to teaching, as well as what courses you would be qualified to teach.

• Names and contact information for three individuals who may be asked to provide letters of reference. The most helpful letters will address the applicant’s accomplishments in teaching, mentorship, research, independence and creativity, proposal and grant writing, and communication. Letters will be solicited for a subset of candidates and will be due in January 2027

• Cover Letter. A cover letter (maximum 1 page) summarizing your qualifications and plans.



Review of applications will begin on December 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.


Application Process


This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.


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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement


Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran


Pay Transparency Disclosure


The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.