University of California, Berkeley
Assistant Professor - Molecular Therapeutics - Molecular & Cell Biology
University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709
Position overview
Position title: Assistant Professor - Molecular Therapeutics - Molecular & Cell Biology Salary range: The current salary range for this position is $80,800 - $128,700 (9-month academic year salary); however, off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions. Anticipated start: July 1, 2026 Application Window Open date: August 18, 2025 Next review date: Monday, Oct 20, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Monday, Oct 20, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date. Position description The Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Molecular Therapeutics, at the Assistant Professor level. The expected start date is July 1, 2026. We seek applicants in the areas of chemical biology, drug discovery, and mechanistic disease biology that fit the overall mission of the Molecular Therapeutics Division (mcb.berkeley.edu/faculty/mtx). Examples of areas of interest include, but are not limited to: Therapeutic Discovery and Modulation: Development of novel chemical probes, small molecule therapeutics, or biologics that modulate disease-relevant biological pathways; new therapeutic modalities and technologies (for example, induced proximity, multispecifics, designed proteins and biologics). Technological Platforms for Target Discovery: Integrated genetic and chemical “omics” technologies for discovering disease drivers, targeting undruggable biomolecules or identifying targets of known drugs. Innovations in Screening and Computational Approaches: High-content and computational (AI/ML) methods to access expanded chemical space, including DNA-encoded libraries and mRNA display technologies. Human Disease Modeling: Cellular and organoid systems for disease modeling, including those derived from patient-specific induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). Molecular Therapeutics faculty at the assistant rank demonstrate excellence, originality, and productivity in research, with strong potential to obtain external funding, and a capacity for excellence in teaching and mentoring undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs, consistent with Berkeley's Principles of Community. Applicants are encouraged to visit mcb.berkeley.edu to learn more about the Department and our mission. The Department is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents. We are also interested in candidates who have had non-traditional career paths or who have taken time off for family reasons, or who have achieved excellence in careers outside academia. For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit the ofew.berkeley.edu/new-faculty. Division: mcb.berkeley.edu/faculty/mtx Department: mcb.berkeley.edu Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application): PhD, MD (or equivalent international degree). Preferred qualifications: A PhD or equivalent international degree in Chemical Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, or a related field. A record of demonstrated excellence, originality and productivity in research. An interest in undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentorship with ability to support the success of all students through an inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Application Requirements Document requirements: Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated CV. Cover Letter (Optional) Research Statement – In approximately 1,500 words with intermixed figures, discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans, including publication record, awards, presentations, inclusive research practices, and future research. Teaching and Mentoring Statement – In approximately 500 words, discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests, plus mentoring approaches and plans to foster inclusive environments. Service Statement – In approximately 500 words, discuss prior and proposed academic, professional and/or public service activities. Significant Publication #1 – Provide the manuscript title and author list and a ~300-word significance statement. Significant Publication #2 – Provide the manuscript title and author list and a ~300-word significance statement. Significant Publication #3 – Provide the manuscript title and author list and a ~300-word significance statement. Authorization to Release Information Form – A reference check will be completed only if selected for an offer. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form. Reference requirements: 3-5 letters of reference required. Apply link:
ap recruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05098 (note: apply link is provided as plain text) Help contact: mcb_ap_assist@berkeley.edu About UC Berkeley UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our commitment to contributing to a better world. The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For more information, please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy. In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Potential referees are advised to consult the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting letters. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. The University of California is committed to creating a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all participants can work and learn in a safe environment free of violence, harassment, or discrimination. UC Berkeley requires all Senate faculty applicants to complete and upload an Authorization of Information Release form into AP Recruit. If not included, the application will be considered incomplete. More information is available on this website. As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining misconduct (definitions apply to sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination). Job location: Berkeley, CA To apply, visit the given apply link: ap recruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05098
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Position title: Assistant Professor - Molecular Therapeutics - Molecular & Cell Biology Salary range: The current salary range for this position is $80,800 - $128,700 (9-month academic year salary); however, off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions. Anticipated start: July 1, 2026 Application Window Open date: August 18, 2025 Next review date: Monday, Oct 20, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Monday, Oct 20, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date. Position description The Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of California, Berkeley (UCB) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Molecular Therapeutics, at the Assistant Professor level. The expected start date is July 1, 2026. We seek applicants in the areas of chemical biology, drug discovery, and mechanistic disease biology that fit the overall mission of the Molecular Therapeutics Division (mcb.berkeley.edu/faculty/mtx). Examples of areas of interest include, but are not limited to: Therapeutic Discovery and Modulation: Development of novel chemical probes, small molecule therapeutics, or biologics that modulate disease-relevant biological pathways; new therapeutic modalities and technologies (for example, induced proximity, multispecifics, designed proteins and biologics). Technological Platforms for Target Discovery: Integrated genetic and chemical “omics” technologies for discovering disease drivers, targeting undruggable biomolecules or identifying targets of known drugs. Innovations in Screening and Computational Approaches: High-content and computational (AI/ML) methods to access expanded chemical space, including DNA-encoded libraries and mRNA display technologies. Human Disease Modeling: Cellular and organoid systems for disease modeling, including those derived from patient-specific induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). Molecular Therapeutics faculty at the assistant rank demonstrate excellence, originality, and productivity in research, with strong potential to obtain external funding, and a capacity for excellence in teaching and mentoring undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs, consistent with Berkeley's Principles of Community. Applicants are encouraged to visit mcb.berkeley.edu to learn more about the Department and our mission. The Department is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents. We are also interested in candidates who have had non-traditional career paths or who have taken time off for family reasons, or who have achieved excellence in careers outside academia. For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit the ofew.berkeley.edu/new-faculty. Division: mcb.berkeley.edu/faculty/mtx Department: mcb.berkeley.edu Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application): PhD, MD (or equivalent international degree). Preferred qualifications: A PhD or equivalent international degree in Chemical Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, or a related field. A record of demonstrated excellence, originality and productivity in research. An interest in undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentorship with ability to support the success of all students through an inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Application Requirements Document requirements: Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated CV. Cover Letter (Optional) Research Statement – In approximately 1,500 words with intermixed figures, discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans, including publication record, awards, presentations, inclusive research practices, and future research. Teaching and Mentoring Statement – In approximately 500 words, discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests, plus mentoring approaches and plans to foster inclusive environments. Service Statement – In approximately 500 words, discuss prior and proposed academic, professional and/or public service activities. Significant Publication #1 – Provide the manuscript title and author list and a ~300-word significance statement. Significant Publication #2 – Provide the manuscript title and author list and a ~300-word significance statement. Significant Publication #3 – Provide the manuscript title and author list and a ~300-word significance statement. Authorization to Release Information Form – A reference check will be completed only if selected for an offer. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form. Reference requirements: 3-5 letters of reference required. Apply link:
ap recruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05098 (note: apply link is provided as plain text) Help contact: mcb_ap_assist@berkeley.edu About UC Berkeley UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our commitment to contributing to a better world. The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For more information, please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy. In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Potential referees are advised to consult the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting letters. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. The University of California is committed to creating a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all participants can work and learn in a safe environment free of violence, harassment, or discrimination. UC Berkeley requires all Senate faculty applicants to complete and upload an Authorization of Information Release form into AP Recruit. If not included, the application will be considered incomplete. More information is available on this website. As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining misconduct (definitions apply to sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination). Job location: Berkeley, CA To apply, visit the given apply link: ap recruit.berkeley.edu/JPF05098
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