Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences

The Department of Biological Sciences at Dartmouth invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the broadly defined area of Cell and Molecular Biology.

We seek highly qualified candidates who are addressing fundamental research questions in any biological system. We are particularly interested in building on departmental strengths in plant biology, neurobiology, and developmental biology. Applicants who incorporate modern quantitative and computational approaches are highly encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates should be prepared to direct an independent research program that will attract extramural funding, provide research training for graduate students in the Molecular and Cellular Biology Graduate Program, and teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The Dartmouth life sciences research community is highly collaborative and uses a diverse array of approaches to investigate key processes from the molecular to ecosystem level. Faculty in Biological Sciences participate in the university-wide Ecology, Evolution, Environment and Society (EEES), Molecular and Cellular Biology (MCB), Integrative Neurosciences at Dartmouth (IND), and Quantitative Biomedical Sciences (QBS) graduate programs. These programs include investigators in Arts and Sciences, Geisel School of Medicine, and Thayer School of Engineering. Faculty in Biological Sciences are housed in the state-of-the-art Class of 1978 Life Sciences Center with access to many well-resourced multi-user research facilities. Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars are supported by the Guarini School for Graduate and Advanced Studies, including their community initiatives.

Dartmouth is committed to academic excellence and encourages the open exchange of ideas within a culture of mutual respect. Dartmouth welcomes people with different backgrounds, life experiences, and perspectives and believes that diversity in all its forms enhances academic excellence. Applicants should address in their materials how their research, teaching, service, and/or life experiences prepare them to serve Dartmouth's commitment to academic excellence in an environment that is welcoming to all.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Biology or a closely related field. At least one year of relevant postdoctoral research experience is also required. Effective classroom teaching is essential for this position.

Please submit all materials electronically via Interfolio. Letters may be addressed to G. Eric Schaller, Chair of the Search Committee.

1. Cover Letter
2. CV (including names and contact information for your three references)
3. Research Statement (3 pages maximum, including past experiences and future plans)
4. Teaching and Mentoring Statement (2 pages maximum, including past experiences and future plans)
5. Three representative publications
6. Three confidential letters of recommendation.

Review of applications will begin on September 30, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. For questions regarding this position, please contact: G. Eric Schaller (george.e.schaller@dartmouth.edu).

For all openings in Arts and Sciences, please visit our Faculty Recruitment page.