Unversity of California, Berkeley
Assistant Professor - Environmental Impact on Human Metabolic Disease
Unversity of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709
Assistant Professor - Environmental Impact on Human Metabolic Disease
Position Overview:
Position title: Assistant Professor Salary range:
The current salary range for this position is $80,800–$128,700 (9‑month academic year salary). Off‑scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions. Anticipated start:
July 1 2026.
Application Window Open date: October 20, 2025 Next review date: Saturday, Dec 20 2025 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Saturday, Dec 20 2025 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position Description The Department of Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology (NST) at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor faculty position in the broadly defined area of Environmental Impact on Human Metabolic Disease. The successful candidate will establish a robust research program investigating how environmental factors influence human metabolic disease. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: the effects of nutrient intake on obesity and related disorders or malnutrition; the impact of various environmental interactions (such as biophysical, behavioral, socio‑economic factors) on metabolic disorders; and the biological and molecular mechanisms that underlie these health effects, from molecular mediators to the regulation of metabolic fluxes or physiological processes. The position encourages and supports research programs with translational potential for human applications, aiming to improve interventions or public policy that reduce the adverse health impacts of contemporary metabolic disorders. Applicants who study model organisms that may have translational potential for human metabolic disorders are welcome. The role will also enhance the campus's strength in understanding the impacts of socioeconomic status on human health and welfare. NST offers a highly interactive environment with world‑class research in metabolic and nutritional biology, access to PhD students in multiple interdepartmental programs, state‑of‑the‑art core facilities, and opportunities for collaboration with UC Berkeley and the Bay Area. The appointee will contribute to undergraduate education and numerous interaction opportunities across the university. The Department embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to supporting faculty with family needs, dual‑career couples, single parents, and non‑traditional career paths.
Department Department of Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology, University of California, Berkeley Website: https://nst.berkeley.edu/
Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at the time of application):
All applicants must have a PhD (or equivalent international degree) or M.D. (or equivalent international degree) at the time of application.
Preferred qualifications (at the time of application):
A documented record of high‑quality work in metabolic biology and/or the environmental impact on human metabolic disease, as well as willingness to participate in teaching and service at the University.
Proven research excellence in metabolic biology and/or the environmental impact on human metabolic disease as demonstrated by a record of significant, impactful, and innovative publications.
Evidence of research and expertise at the interface between human health and metabolic biology.
Demonstrated ability to develop an independent research program.
Current research plans that have the potential to result in a program of high merit and impact as an Assistant Professor.
Evidence of ability to contribute effectively to undergraduate and graduate teaching in a setting such as UC Berkeley.
Demonstrated ability to be a conscientious community member, with evidence of willingness to contribute to service in the Department, the Center, and on campus.
Application Requirements Document requirements:
Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter – Up to 2 pages.
Statement of Research – Discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans (up to 5 pages).
Statement of Teaching and Mentoring – Discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests (up to 2 pages).
Statement of Service – Discuss specific prior and proposed academic, professional, and/or public service activities.
Authorization to Release Information Form – A reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer. Download, complete, sign, and upload the Authorization to Release Information form.
Copy of Publication 1 – Copy of a publication such as journal articles, book chapters, dissertation chapters, or other products.
Copy of Publication 2 – Copy of a publication such as journal articles, book chapters, dissertation chapters, or other products.
Copy of Publication 3 – Copy of a publication such as journal articles, book chapters, dissertation chapters, or other products (optional).
Reference requirements:
3–5 letters of reference required.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04710
Help contact: nst_manager@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 deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive.
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.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. Misconduct means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
Job Location Berkeley, CA
To apply Visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04710
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Position title: Assistant Professor Salary range:
The current salary range for this position is $80,800–$128,700 (9‑month academic year salary). Off‑scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions. Anticipated start:
July 1 2026.
Application Window Open date: October 20, 2025 Next review date: Saturday, Dec 20 2025 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Saturday, Dec 20 2025 at 11:59 pm (Pacific Time). Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.
Position Description The Department of Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology (NST) at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a tenure‑track Assistant Professor faculty position in the broadly defined area of Environmental Impact on Human Metabolic Disease. The successful candidate will establish a robust research program investigating how environmental factors influence human metabolic disease. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: the effects of nutrient intake on obesity and related disorders or malnutrition; the impact of various environmental interactions (such as biophysical, behavioral, socio‑economic factors) on metabolic disorders; and the biological and molecular mechanisms that underlie these health effects, from molecular mediators to the regulation of metabolic fluxes or physiological processes. The position encourages and supports research programs with translational potential for human applications, aiming to improve interventions or public policy that reduce the adverse health impacts of contemporary metabolic disorders. Applicants who study model organisms that may have translational potential for human metabolic disorders are welcome. The role will also enhance the campus's strength in understanding the impacts of socioeconomic status on human health and welfare. NST offers a highly interactive environment with world‑class research in metabolic and nutritional biology, access to PhD students in multiple interdepartmental programs, state‑of‑the‑art core facilities, and opportunities for collaboration with UC Berkeley and the Bay Area. The appointee will contribute to undergraduate education and numerous interaction opportunities across the university. The Department embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to supporting faculty with family needs, dual‑career couples, single parents, and non‑traditional career paths.
Department Department of Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology, University of California, Berkeley Website: https://nst.berkeley.edu/
Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at the time of application):
All applicants must have a PhD (or equivalent international degree) or M.D. (or equivalent international degree) at the time of application.
Preferred qualifications (at the time of application):
A documented record of high‑quality work in metabolic biology and/or the environmental impact on human metabolic disease, as well as willingness to participate in teaching and service at the University.
Proven research excellence in metabolic biology and/or the environmental impact on human metabolic disease as demonstrated by a record of significant, impactful, and innovative publications.
Evidence of research and expertise at the interface between human health and metabolic biology.
Demonstrated ability to develop an independent research program.
Current research plans that have the potential to result in a program of high merit and impact as an Assistant Professor.
Evidence of ability to contribute effectively to undergraduate and graduate teaching in a setting such as UC Berkeley.
Demonstrated ability to be a conscientious community member, with evidence of willingness to contribute to service in the Department, the Center, and on campus.
Application Requirements Document requirements:
Curriculum Vitae – Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter – Up to 2 pages.
Statement of Research – Discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans (up to 5 pages).
Statement of Teaching and Mentoring – Discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests (up to 2 pages).
Statement of Service – Discuss specific prior and proposed academic, professional, and/or public service activities.
Authorization to Release Information Form – A reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer. Download, complete, sign, and upload the Authorization to Release Information form.
Copy of Publication 1 – Copy of a publication such as journal articles, book chapters, dissertation chapters, or other products.
Copy of Publication 2 – Copy of a publication such as journal articles, book chapters, dissertation chapters, or other products.
Copy of Publication 3 – Copy of a publication such as journal articles, book chapters, dissertation chapters, or other products (optional).
Reference requirements:
3–5 letters of reference required.
Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04710
Help contact: nst_manager@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 deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive.
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.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. Misconduct means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
Job Location Berkeley, CA
To apply Visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04710
#J-18808-Ljbffr