The Division of Biology at Kansas State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Integrative Molecular, Cell or Developmental Biology. We seek an individual who uses creative and interdisciplinary approaches to address fundamental questions that span multiple levels of biological organization. Potential research focus areas include, but are not limited to, evolutionary developmental biology, molecular or cellular biology, and molecular genetics.  The successful candidate will be expected to establish a competitive, independent, extramurally funded research program and participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching. This is a nine-month tenure-track position with a target start date of Fall 2025. A competitive startup package will be provided.   

The Division of Biology is a large and diverse unit with an excellent record of research productivity and funding.  There are strong opportunities for collaboration within the Division, with other life science units at KSU, and with USDA labs close to the campus. Kansas State University (www.ksu.edu) is a Carnegie Classification Research 1 land-grant university located in the city of Manhattan (www.ci.manhattan.ks.us). Manhattan, a pleasant 55,000-person college town in the scenic Flint Hills of north central Kansas, provides a high quality of life, with strong art programs, sports and recreational facilities, and parks. Livability listed Manhattan as the 2nd Best Place to live in the US in 2018 and 2nd Best College Town in 2019. 2025 Princeton review ranks Kansas State University as 2nd best in “best quality of life”, “happiest students”, and “town-gown relations” categories. High rankings across the board include a #1 ranking for “friendliest students”.    

Applications must be submitted electronically at https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-manhattan-kansas-united-states-04d81ad9-b799-43ec-a187-92f0f1a7817d and should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research plan (max. 3 pages), and a statement of teaching philosophy (1 page).  In addition, applicants must arrange to have at least three reference letters sent to the Integrative MCDB Search Committee directly from the referee at the following e-mail address: [email protected]. Questions can be referred to: Dr. Sue Brown, Chair; Integrative MCDB Search Committee; [email protected].    

Review of applications will begin November 15 and continue until the position is filled. 

KSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and encourages diversity among its employees.  A background check is required.