Assistant Professor – Immunology, Computational or Ecology Biology

About the role

The Department of Biological Sciences at the Lebanese American University invites applications for three full‑time, tenure‑track Assistant Professor positions in Immunology/Biotechnology, Computational Biology, and Ecology/Environmental Biology, with an expected start in Spring or Fall 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in general biology and computational biology.
• Advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, including senior‑year projects.
• Develop and maintain an active, externally funded research program.
• Contribute to curriculum development, program assessment, and academic advising.
• Participate in departmental, university, and professional service activities.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in Immunology, Ecology, Biotechnology, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Systems Biology, or a closely related field.
• At least two years of postdoctoral research experience.
• Strong record of peer‑reviewed publications and potential to secure external funding.
• Demonstrated excellence or strong potential in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Commitment to mentoring, diversity, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Required skills

• Expertise in genomics, transcriptomics, systems biology, machine learning, AI, network biology, or computational modeling.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or MATLAB.
• Experience analyzing large biological datasets.