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Open-Rank Faculty Position in Theoretical Biology

Nashville, USFull-time2026-10-06 → 2026-10-08

Core

Develop an independent and rigorous research program in theoretical biology using applied mathematics to guide experimental biology and facilitate discovery of fundamental rules of life.

Role type

Open-rank faculty member (theoretical biology)

Builds

Independent research program, quantitative biology curriculum, and a cohort of undergraduate and graduate students

Domain

Academic research in theoretical biology, evolutionary biology, ecology, epidemiology, genetics, neuroscience, and cell/molecular biology (via careerplan.io/jobs/12865410-open-rank-faculty-position-in-theoretical-biology-at-vanderbilt-university-department-of-b)

Required skills

Theoretical biology, applied mathematics, research program development, undergraduate teaching, graduate mentoring

Preferred skills

Postdoctoral research experience, excellence in research, highly-effective teaching and mentoring

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Develop independent research program, recruit and train students, collaborate with faculty, teach undergraduate and graduate courses

Seniority

Open rank (Assistant Professor to Professor level)