Assistant Professor of Biomedical Research and Artificial Intelligence (Tenure Track)

The Department of Microbiology & Molecular Genetics and the Center for RNA Science and Therapeutics at the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. The role focuses on developing and applying artificial intelligence (AI) to biomedical research, particularly in RNA biology, gene regulation, microbiology, and therapeutics. Ideal candidates will combine advanced AI and computational approaches with experimental methods (e.g., molecular, cellular, genomic) to generate testable hypotheses and advance biological mechanisms. The position strengthens UCI’s leadership in data-driven biomedical research through interdisciplinary collaboration.