Assistant/Associate Professor on Term

Description

The Department of Cell Biology at Yale School of Medicine invites applications for Assistant, Associate on Term Professor positions in the Traditional, tenure track. Applicants must have a Ph.D., M.D or equivalent degree and have demonstrated excellent qualifications in research and education. The Department aims to fill two positions. 

 The Department of Cell Biology is home to a highly talented faculty who are currently and historically world leaders in the field.  We foster an environment that prioritizes innovative, curiosity-driven science and training. We are highly collaborative and value novel approaches for addressing fundamental questions in cell biology. 

 Applications are invited from individuals capable of leading exciting, exceptional and innovative research programs that are pushing the boundaries of modern Cell Biology.  

 Laboratory and office space will be provided alongside access to excellent core facilities in a new building with an entire floor dedicated to the Department of Cell Biology. This home facilitates the fostering of a cohesive community and promotes both formal and informal scientific exchange.

 Candidates will be expected to contribute to the department’s teaching programs in the graduate and medical schools. Strong scientific, management, and interpersonal skills are required. Appointment at the Assistant or Associate levels will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

 Please submit a cover letter including clear statements of how your research will broadly push the boundaries of Cell Biology as a discipline and how your research would flourish within this department.   In addition, please provide a CV, and a two-page summary of current and proposed research, together with three letters of reference to the following Interfolio website: 

 For interested Assistant/Associate on Term Professors: http://apply.interfolio.com/168533.

Review of applications will begin immediately with completed applications submitted by October 15, 2025.

 

Application Instructions

Please submit a cover letter describing qualifications, along with a CV, a two-page summary of current and proposed research, and three letters of reference to the following Interfolio website:

For interested Assistant/Associate on Term Professors, upload application documents to: http://apply.interfolio.com/168533.

Review of applications will begin immediately with completed applications submitted by October 15, 2025. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives.

Additionally, in accordance with this Policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions; race; color; national or ethnic origin; religion; age; disability; protected veteran status, or other protected classes as set forth in federal and Connecticut law.

 

Professional Conduct Review for New Faculty Hires

The final candidate, upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment/faculty appointment, may be required to disclose whether they are, or have been, the subject of any disciplinary proceeding (investigation, hearing, etc.) at previous institutions or employers, and may also be subject to a background screening. Candidates who materially misrepresent information on their resume or other application materials are ineligible for hire/appointment. Final candidates may also be required to sign a release to allow Yale to solicit information regarding any substantiated conduct violations from current and/or past employers.