Assistant Professor – Biological Sciences

Position Number: 310004

The Department of Biological Sciences at Duquesne University, Pittsburgh PA, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor. Successful candidates will join a group of faculty with expertise in cell biology, molecular biology, physiology, microbiology, evolutionary and ecological genetics, and neuroscience working within a robust and collaborative research environment across departments and schools on campus. Additional information about the Department can be found at http://www.duq.edu/biology. Duquesne University enrolls approximately 8,500 graduate and undergraduate students and is located in downtown Pittsburgh, which is consistently ranked among the most livable cities in the United States, with numerous educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities.

Duquesne is committed to the teacher-scholar model, where excellence is expected in both education and research. The successful applicant will establish a rigorous, externally funded independent research program that leverages modern approaches to investigate key questions in cell and molecular biology, broadly defined. Teaching responsibilities will include courses in cell biology, molecular biology, and/or immunology. Applicants are expected to mentor PhD and undergraduate students in their laboratory. Competitive salary and start-up packages are available.

Alternately, the applicants may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the Mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The Mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

Requirements:

Applicants must possess a PhD and have post-doctoral experience.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, 1-2 page statement of research, and 1 page teaching philosophy, and arrange for three letters of recommendation. All application materials should be submitted via Interfolio. Review of applications will begin October 31st, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Please direct questions about the position to biologysearch2026@duq.edu

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.