Assistant Professor of Molecular and Cellular Physiology

Assistant Professor
University Tenure Line
Molecular and Cellular Physiology

Stanford University seeks applicants for a tenure track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology in the Beckman Center for Molecular and Genetic Medicine in the School of Medicine. We seek scientists who will establish a vigorous and innovative research program in the area of molecular and cellular physiology. In this position, you will enjoy dynamic colleagues, collaborators, and mentors in our Department as well as access to the state-of-the-art research resources. For more information about our department see:

We seek applicants with significant postdoctoral research experience and hold a medical and/or a doctoral degree in cell biology, biophysics, bioengineering, genetics, neuroscience, structural biology, physiology or other disciplines. Relevant research areas encompass these disciplines and include but are not limited to research programs centered on neuronal cell biology or on molecular cell physiology in the context of any tissue, organ, or animal. The department welcomes and supports a wide range of quantitative methods, including (but not limited to) molecular and cellular imaging, synthetic biology and computational and machine learning approaches.

The predominant criteria for appointment in the University Tenure Line are a major commitment to research and teaching. The successful candidate’s accomplishments during graduate and postgraduate training should identify them as a creative investigator with the promise of achieving true distinction in research. These accomplishments should be combined with experience in and/or a commitment to developing world-class practices in research, teaching, and mentoring. The successful candidate will share our vision of a community that elevates the talents of all of its members and enables them to work in multifunctional, multidisciplinary research teams.

Interested applicants should visit to submit files containing the following elements:

Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae, including publications and pre-prints Names and e-mail addresses of 3 references PDF containing the following:

1. Research statement (up to 1500 words, not including references and figure captions) - Summarize your prior and ongoing research and present a vision and plan for your future research program. Leadership statement (up to 750 words) - Reflect on how your prior and planned leadership might deliver meaningful impact in research, education, or community, inspiring others to achieve the same. Teaching statement (up to 750 words) - Share how your teaching philosophy and experience will enrich student learning and our curriculum.

Consideration of application files will begin November 30, 2025, and continue until the position is filled.

The expected base pay range for this position is $196,000 - $214,000.

This pay range reflects base pay, which is based on faculty rank and years in rank. It does not include all components of the School of Medicine’s faculty compensation program or pay from participation in departmental incentive compensation programs. For more information about compensation and our wide-range of benefits, including housing assistance, please contact the hiring department.

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact [email protected] .

The university’s central functions of research and education depend on freedom of thought, and expression. The Department Name, School of Medicine, and Stanford University value faculty who will help foster an open and respectful academic environment for colleagues, students, and staff with a wide range of backgrounds, identities, and perspectives. Candidates may choose to include as part of their research and teaching statements a brief discussion about how their work and experience will further these values.

For questions, please contact [email protected] .