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Job No: 504116
Work Type: Faculty
Location: Newark, DE
Categories: Biological Sciences

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), Department of Biological Sciences, University of Delaware

The Department of Biological Sciences (www.bio.udel.edu) in the College of Arts and Sciences seeks a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in the area of Biological Sciences, with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2027. We encourage applications from highly creative individuals who seek to establish an externally funded, vibrant research program in areas including, but not limited to, biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology, biophysics, genetics, and developmental biology. Applicants with diverse research interests including those using and/or developing cutting-edge approaches to understand and quantify biochemical and biomolecular events in time and space are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in biological sciences and share our vision to be a department that is nationally recognized for high impact research and for delivering an exceptional education across biological sciences.

The successful applicant will be part of our NIH-funded Delaware Center for Multiscale Biomolecular Sensing (DCMBS) Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE): (https://sites.udel.edu/dcmbs/). The DCMBS COBRE will support multiple new faculty across collaborating departments with opportunities for joint appointments, provide research infrastructure, and support faculty success with mentoring and funding opportunities. The University offers a competitive salary and start-up package.

QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: We are seeking individuals who are eager to work in a collaborative environment, have demonstrated research excellence, have the drive to be leaders in their field, and are high-quality teachers and mentors. Candidates must have a doctoral or equivalent degree in biological sciences or a related field, postdoctoral experience with significant publications, and a strong commitment to both research and teaching. The successful candidate is expected to: 1) develop and maintain a nationally recognized, externally funded research program; 2) train BS, MS, PhD students, and postdoctoral scholars; 3) teach undergraduate and graduate level courses; and 4) serve on committees that support department functions and academic programs. The successful candidate will also contribute to departmental activities including retreats, chalk talks, and seminars.

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AT UD: The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Delaware is within the College of Arts and Sciences. Faculty in Biological Sciences have world class research programs spanning a wide-variety of areas, with strengths in understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms of human diseases, using various vertebrate and invertebrate model organisms. The Department boasts outstanding facilities and support, including a new state-of-the-art research building, a vibrant collaborative research and teaching community with 37 faculty members, and a robust graduate program with approximately 90 graduate students in the MS/PhD programs. The University offers a highly interactive multidisciplinary scientific environment with state-of-the-art core facilities in bioimaging, genomics, bioinformatics, proteomics and other areas (https://de-inbre.org/core-facilities/). We also enjoy close relationships and opportunities for innovative clinical and translational collaborations with faculty at the UD College of Health Sciences, Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children, Thomas Jefferson University, the University of Pennsylvania, and others. The campus in Newark, Delaware provides a vibrant college town centrally located along the I-95 corridor between NYC/Philadelphia and Baltimore/Washington, DC, with easy access to nature preserves, parks, rivers and the Atlantic beaches.

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) is the largest college at the University of Delaware, comprising 22 academic departments, 2 academic centers, and 35 interdisciplinary centers, programs, and institutes across the arts, humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. CAS serves every student at the University through foundational coursework, while also supporting over 7,400 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate students majoring in our disciplines. In 2025-2026, CAS conferred more than 2,000 bachelor’s and associate degrees and 260 graduate degrees.

Our community includes more than 500 full-time tenure-track and non-tenure contract faculty who are leaders in their fields, innovators in teaching, and advisors to nonprofit and governmental agencies at the local, regional, national, and international levels. Faculty emphasize the enduring value of an arts and sciences education and share a deep commitment to excellence in scholarship and all forms of creative and intellectual expression. With annual sponsored research expenditures totaling more than $50 million, including significant funding from the NIH and NSF, CAS houses several large, interdisciplinary grants and maintains outstanding research and teaching facilities that encourage innovation and collaboration.

Guided by a commitment to shared governance, CAS faculty serve as leaders in the University and College Faculty Senates. More than 320 staff members and 45 postdoctoral fellows and researchers further enrich the CAS community by providing essential support to students and academic units. CAS maintains annual operating expenditures of over $152 million and is a hub for interdisciplinary engagement, connecting students and faculty with local, national, and global communities through research, creative activity, and public service.

The University of Delaware (www.udel.edu) is one of the nation’s oldest institutions of higher education, combining tradition and innovation. The University of Delaware is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran, as well as any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. For the University’s complete non-discrimination statement, please visit www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html.

TO APPLY: Review of applications will begin upon receipt. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by December 11, 2026, although the search will remain open until the position is filled. Applicants should submit the following PDF documents: cover letter, curriculum vitae, research vision statement, teaching and mentoring statement, and contact information for at least 3 professional references. For additional information, please contact Lydia Tocco (ljtocco@udel.edu), administrative assistant, or Dr. Shuo Wei (swei@udel.edu), Chair, Faculty Search Committee, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716.

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Compensation packages are highly competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The UD benefits package is one of the best in the nation.

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Notice of Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity
The University of Delaware does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, religion, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its employment, educational programs and activities, admissions policies, and scholarship and loan programs as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies. The University of Delaware also prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and sexual violence.