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University of Virginia lists this Assistant or Associate Professor opportunity in charlottesville, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics (MPBP) at the University of Virginia School of Medicine invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.
MPBP is one of the nation's premier physiology and biophysics departments and is consistently ranked among the top departments in NIH funding. We seek exceptional scientists pursuing innovative, mechanistic, and interdisciplinary research that advances fundamental physiology and human disease.
Position 1
Physiology
We seek investigators pursuing innovative research that advances fundamental understanding of physiological processes across molecular, cellular, tissue, and organismal scales. Successful candidates will integrate physiology with biophysical, structural, computational, or quantitative approaches to uncover mechanisms of health and disease. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
Cellular and organellar physiology
Membrane physiology and biophysics
RNA biology and translation control
Extracellular matrix biology and mechanobiology
Structural biology and structural proteomics
Quantitative, computational, and systems physiology
Genome engineering, precision medicine, and therapeutic development
Position 2
Cardiovascular Physiology (Joint Recruitment with the Robert M. Berne Cardiovascular Research Center)
This position is jointly supported by MPBP and the Robert M. Berne Cardiovascular Research Center (CVRC) to strengthen UVA's internationally recognized programs in cardiovascular biology. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:
Cardiovascular Biology and Disease Mechanisms
Vascular Biology and Microcirculation
Ion Channels and Membrane Physiology
ECM Biology and Mechanobiology
Translational Cardiovascular Therapeutics
Applicants pursuing mechanistic research with relevance to cardiovascular disease, cancer, metabolism, inflammation, or aging are encouraged to apply.
Environment
Successful candidates will establish internationally recognized, externally funded research programs, contribute to graduate and medical education, and participate in MPBP's highly collaborative scientific community.
The department provides an exceptional environment for interdisciplinary research spanning physiology, biophysics, structural biology, membrane biology, cell biology, computational biology, and medicine. Faculty benefit from state-of-the-art institutional infrastructure, including:
Organelle biology
Membrane biology
Genome engineering and gene editing
Small Animal Imaging Facility
Cryo-electron microscopy
Advanced Microscopy Facility
Genomics and quantitative proteomics
Computational biology and high-performance computing
Faculty have outstanding opportunities to develop collaborative research programs through partnerships with:
Basic Science Departments in the School of Medicine
Paul and Diane Manning Institute of Biotechnology
Robert M. Berne Cardiovascular Research Center (CVRC)
Center for Membrane and Cell Physiology (CMCP)
UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center
UVA Center for RNA Science and Medicine
Organelle Biology research community
The department also maintains active collaborations with leading international research institutions and provides strong institutional support for translational science, biotechnology development, entrepreneurship, and commercialization.
Candidates interested in developing technologies with clinical or commercial potential will benefit from UVA's rapidly expanding biotechnology ecosystem, including resources supporting industry partnerships, startup formation, and technology translation.
Applicants must hold a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree and demonstrate outstanding potential for scientific leadership, innovation, collaboration, and sustained extramural funding.
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Application materials should include:
Curriculum vitae
Cover letter describing research accomplishments, future directions, and opportunities for collaboration (no more than 2 pages)
Research statement (approximately 2-3 pages)
Contact information for three references
For full consideration, applications should be received by Oct 15 th , 2026 .
The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a scientifically diverse and inclusive academic community.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment ( .
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Worksite address
charlottesville, VA, 22904, US
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