Assistant or Associate Professor

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.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree and demonstrate outstanding potential for scientific leadership, innovation, collaboration, and sustained extramural funding.

Application Instructions

Please Apply Here:

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 15th, 2026 .

The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a scientifically diverse and inclusive academic community.