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Faculty positions
The 2024-2025 application cycle has begun. See below for specific information and application instructions.
We regularly conduct faculty searches for positions based in four sections of the department: the main Biology building (Building 68), the Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research, the Whitehead Institue, and the Broad Institute. The annual cycle for faculty searches begins late summer and the application deadline is generally mid-October.
All applicants are expected to develop and lead a vibrant, independent research program and share our commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, develop and teach courses, supervise graduate and undergraduate research, and mentor trainees at all levels. We are particularly interested in candidates who will help promote and provide diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to providing our faculty with a supportive environment that emphasizes mentoring and is mindful of diverse backgrounds.
Candidates may apply for multiple positions, but must submit a separate application for each position. Applicants must have a PhD, MD, or equivalent terminal degree and should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, summary of current and proposed research, statement on teaching philosophy, three recommendation letters, and a statement on mentoring, diversity, and outreach that describes the candidate’s experience in these areas and/or how they envision contributing to our ongoing efforts.
Biology Department
The Department of Biology together with the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing (SCC) seeks applicants in the area of computational, machine-learning, or generative AI approaches to biology. Position available at the level of a tenure-track Assistant Professor or tenured appointment, beginning July 1, 2025, or as soon thereafter as possible.
Completed applications will be reviewed starting October 15, 2024.
Whitehead Institute
The Department of Biology together with the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research seeks applicants for two positions, one in any aspect of mammalian biology and another in emerging biology, including but not limited to artificial intelligence and machine learning. Positions are available at the level of a tenure-track Assistant Professor, beginning July 1, 2025, or as soon thereafter as possible.
Completed applications will be reviewed starting October 4, 2024.
Postdoctoral positions
Postdoctoral positions are arranged directly with individual faculty members and, thus, not advertised here. To learn more about how to find the best postdoctoral position for you, see this article from Science Careers.
Non-academic positions
A complete listing of all non-academic positions at MIT is available on the Human Resources website.