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Assistant Professor - Environmental Impact on Human Metabolic Disease - Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology

Position overview

Position title: Assistant Professor
Salary range: The current salary range for this position is $80,800-$128,700 (9-month academic year salary), however, off-scale salary and other components of pay, which would yield compensation that is higher than this range, are offered to meet competitive conditions.

Anticipated start: July 1, 2026

Application Window
Open date: October 20, 2025

Next review date: Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

The Department of Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology (NST) at the University of California, Berkeley seeks applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor faculty position in the broadly defined area of Environmental Impact on Human Metabolic Disease.

We are looking for an individual who has established a robust research program investigating the Environmental Impact on Human Metabolic Disease. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: the effects of nutrient intake on obesity and related disorders or malnutrition; the impact of various environmental interactions (such as biophysical, behavioral, socio-economic factors) on metabolic disorders; and the biological and molecular mechanisms that underlie these health effects, from molecular mediators to the regulation of metabolic fluxes or physiological processes.

This position encourages and supports research programs that have the potential to be translated into human applications, aiming to improve interventions or public policy that reduce the adverse health impacts of contemporary metabolic disorders. Applicants who study model organisms that may have translational potential for human metabolic disorders are welcome. This position will also optimally extend the campus's strength in understanding the impacts of socioeconomic status on human health and welfare.

NST focuses on the metabolic biology of nutrients in human health and disease and addresses current epidemics of metabolism-related diseases and conditions. NST offers a highly interactive environment with world-class research being conducted in a wide range of areas in Metabolic and Nutritional Biology. The appointee will benefit from access to PhD students in multiple interdepartmental programs and state-of-the-art core facilities and centers on campus. The appointee will contribute to the undergraduate education of students studying metabolic and nutritional biology. Numerous opportunities exist for interactions and collaborations with colleagues at UC Berkeley and in the Bay Area.

The Department of Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology recognizes the intrinsic relationship between diversity and excellence in all our endeavors; we embrace open and equitable access to opportunities for learning and development of all members as our obligation and goal.

The Department of Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology is committed to addressing the family needs of faculty, including dual career couples and single parents. We are also interested in candidates who have had non-traditional career paths or who have taken time off for family reasons, or who have achieved excellence in careers outside academia. For information about potential relocation to Berkeley, or career needs of accompanying partners and spouses, please visit: http://ofew.berkeley.edu/new-faculty

Department: https://nst.berkeley.edu/

Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
All applicants must have a PhD (or equivalent international degree) or M.D. (or equivalent international degree) at the time of application.

Preferred qualifications

• A documented record of high-quality work in Metabolic Biology and/or the Environmental Impact on Human Metabolic Disease, as well as willingness to participate in teaching and service at the University.
• Proven research excellence in Metabolic Biology and/or the Environmental Impact on Human Metabolic Disease as demonstrated by a record of significant, impactful, and innovative publications.
• Evidence of research and expertise at the interface between Human Health and Metabolic Biology.
• Demonstrated ability to develop an independent research program.
• Current research plans that have the potential to result in a program of high merit and impact as an Assistant Professor.
• Evidence of ability to contribute effectively to undergraduate and graduate teaching in a setting such as UC Berkeley.
• Demonstrated ability to be a conscientious community member, with evidence of willingness to contribute to service in the Department, the Center and on campus.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter - Up to 2 pages.
• Statement of Research - Please discuss research accomplishments and proposed plans. This can include, for example, your publication record, awards, presentations, inclusive research practices that promote the excellence of your research, and areas for future research (up to 5 pages).
• Statement of Teaching and Mentoring - Please discuss prior teaching experience, teaching approach, and future teaching interests. This can include, for example, specific efforts and accomplishments, and future plans to support the success of all students through inclusive curriculum, classroom environment, and pedagogy. Please also discuss your mentoring experiences and approach. This can include, for example, past efforts and future plans to support the success of all students, and to foster an inclusive research environment that removes barriers and promotes equitable access and advancement of the research program (up to 2 pages).
• Statement of Service - Please discuss specific prior and proposed academic, professional and/or public service activities. This can include, for example, participating in professional or scientific associations, serving on committees that advance department, campus or discipline goals, and conducting outreach activities that can remove barriers and increase participation of academics in your field.
• Authorization to Release Information Form - A reference check will be completed only if you are selected as the candidate to whom the hiring unit would like to extend a formal offer. Download, complete, sign, and upload the Authorization to Release Information form.
• Copy of Publication 1 - Copy of a publication such as journal articles, book chapters, dissertation chapters or other products.
• Copy of Publication 2 - Copy of a publication such as journal articles, book chapters, dissertation chapters or other products.
• Copy of Publication 3 - Copy of a publication such as journal articles, book chapters, dissertation chapters or other products.
  (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 letters of reference required

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04710

Help contact: nst_manager@berkeley.edu

About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our public mission of research, teaching, and service, consistent with UC Regents Policy 4400 and University of California Academic Personnel policy (APM 210 1-d). These values are embedded in our Principles of Community, which reflect our passion for critical inquiry, debate, discovery and innovation, and our deep commitment to contributing to a better world. Every member of the UC Berkeley community has a role in sustaining a safe, caring and humane environment in which these values can thrive.

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

For more information, please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
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Job location
Berkeley, CA


To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04710