Assistant Professor, Tenure Track

Scripps Research is conducting a broad faculty search for an outstanding candidate for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in either the Departments of Chemistry, Immunology & Microbiology, Integrative Structural & Computational Biology, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Translational Medicine, or Neuroscience.  We are especially interested in candidates whose research programs envision a multidisciplinary perspective and cutting-edge experimental approaches.

Candidates must have a Ph.D., PharmD., M.D., D.V.M., or equivalent in a relevant discipline, and an outstanding record of research that demonstrates originality in addressing significant and important biological questions.  Successful candidates will be expected to establish an active research group, be an interactive member of the faculty, and participate in interdisciplinary research and training. 

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, their Curriculum Vitae, three professional references, a current research statement, and a future research plans statement.

Candidates are also requested to enclose a statement describing how their program can uniquely benefit from resources and expertise available at Scripps Research.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis by an interdisciplinary Search Committee. The first round of review will be concluded on applications submitted prior to December 31, 2025. Applications will continue to be accepted until the positions are filled, or by the close of May 2026. Anticipated start date is Fall 2026.