MMG Cancer Biology Professor - 2026

The Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, in the College of Biological Sciences, University of California, Davis, invites applications for tenured Professor at the Associate or Full Professor level in Cancer Biology. Candidates whose research focuses on fundamental questions in cancer biology at the molecular, cellular, and/or organismal level investigated through laboratory and computational approaches are encouraged to apply. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research augments existing cancer-related research in the department.

Appointment will be at the tenured Associate or Full Professor, depending on experience and qualifications, in the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics (College of Biological Sciences) with a joint appointment in a suitable department of the School of Medicine and membership in the Integrative Cancer Biology Program Program of the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center. The successful applicant will be holder of a renewable appointment to the Albrecht Endowed Chair in Basic Science. Applicants must have earned a PhD or equivalent with significant post-doctoral experience and independent research experience in cancer biology. Participation in department, college, and university service as a member of UC Davis Division of the Academic Senate is an expectation under our faculty shared governance model.

Minimum qualifications

Candidates must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent with significant post-doctoral experience, hold a tenured or equivalent position, and have a track record of productive independent research with strong current funding by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

Additional qualifications

* Excellence in research that complements or extends existing research strengths in the Department.

* A vibrant research program with strong extramural funding.

* Commitment to excellence in teaching. Must demonstrate evidence of ability to perform well at both graduate and undergraduate levels and to develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses or seminars.

Application Requirements

Applicants should submit materials online at: [(UC Davis Recruit)]. Please include a cover letter, curriculum vitae summarizing experience and achievements, statement of research accomplishments and plans (3-5 pages), statement of teaching experience and philosophy (1-2 pages), contact information for four references who can be regarded as "arm's length" (individuals who have no history of collaboration or mentor relationship with the candidate), and authorization to release information form. Finalists will be asked to have four supporting letters submitted online at the above website. For full consideration, applications must be completed by September 15, 2026; however, the position will remain open until filled through June 30, 2027. Feel free to contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Satoshi Namekawa at snamekawa@ucdavis.edu with any questions about the search or position. The administrative contact is Gaya Gomes, ggomes@ucdavis.edu. For more information on the position, the Department and UC Davis in general, please visit the following website: [Careers].

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Candidates must possess a Ph.D. or equivalent with significant post-doctoral experience, hold a tenured or equivalent position, and have a track record of productive independent research with strong current funding by the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

* Excellence in research that complements or extends existing research strengths in the Department.

* A vibrant research program with strong extramural funding.

* Commitment to excellence in teaching. Must demonstrate evidence of ability to perform well at both graduate and undergraduate levels and to develop and teach undergraduate and graduate courses or seminars.

• 4 required (contact information only)

Letters of recommendation requested only from finalists. The four references provided must be arm's length.

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As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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