Assistant Professor AI for Biology – UC Berkeley 2027

Contexte

The University of California, Berkeley is inviting applications for a prestigious tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Artificial Intelligence for Biology. Jointly hosted by the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS) and the Center for Computational Biology (CCB), this opportunity is designed for outstanding researchers developing cutting-edge AI and machine learning methods to solve complex biological challenges. The position offers a competitive 9-month academic salary ranging from USD 111,400 to USD 163,200, with the possibility of higher compensation through off-scale salary arrangements. The successful candidate is expected to begin on 1 July 2027 at UC Berkeley in California, United States.

About the Faculty Position: UC Berkeley seeks an early-career scholar whose research bridges artificial intelligence, machine learning, computational biology, and biological sciences. The appointment is tenure-track at the Assistant Professor level and includes opportunities to collaborate across multiple interdisciplinary institutes and research initiatives within the university. The EECS Department is internationally recognized for excellence in computer science, electrical engineering, data science, and interdisciplinary innovation, while the Center for Computational Biology brings together researchers from more than a dozen academic departments to advance computational approaches in biology. This appointment is ideal for researchers interested in creating broadly applicable AI methodologies capable of transforming biological discovery.

Missions et responsabilités

• Establish an independent research program while collaborating with internationally renowned experts across engineering, data science, medicine, and life sciences.
• Advance the understanding of biological systems through innovative AI or machine learning research.
• Engage in teaching, mentoring, and academic service.

Profil recherché

• Completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree, or current enrollment in a doctoral degree program leading to completion.
• Expertise in innovative AI or machine learning research advancing biological understanding, including AI and ML for predicting cellular phenotypes and biological responses, modeling interactions between proteins, nucleic acids, and small molecules, genotype-to-phenotype prediction across molecular and organismal scales, genome and biomolecule engineering using AI, computational genomics and multimodal biological data analysis, integration of single-cell, spatial, imaging, and large-scale biological datasets, and novel machine learning methods for complex biological data.
• Demonstrated excellence in research, teaching, mentoring, and academic service.
• Strong publication record in high-impact journals or conferences.
• Clear future research vision with interdisciplinary impact and evidence of effective teaching and inclusive mentoring.

Conditions et avantages

• Salary of USD 111,400–163,200 for the academic year.
• Opportunity for additional off-scale compensation.
• Tenure-track faculty appointment starting 1 July 2027.
• Access to world-class research infrastructure.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration across EECS, CCB, and UC Berkeley institutes.
• Faculty support for relocation and dual-career families, including resources supporting faculty with family responsibilities and partner career support.

Dossier de candidature

• Cover letter
• Updated curriculum vitae with publications
• Research statement (maximum five pages excluding references)
• Teaching and mentoring statement
• Three significant publications with impact summaries and PDF links
• Signed Authorization to Release Information form
• Three confidential letters of recommendation

Comment postuler

Applications must be submitted through the official UC Berkeley Academic Personnel Recruit portal. Applicants interested in multiple UC Berkeley faculty positions should submit a separate application for each advertised vacancy. Reference letters should be uploaded as early as possible through the portal.

Application Milestone Dates:

• Applications Open: 25 September 2026
• Final & Review Deadline: 9 November 2026 (11:59 PM Pacific Time)
• Expected Start Date: 1 July 2027

UC Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering excellence through research, teaching, inclusion, and interdisciplinary innovation.