Tenure Track Assistant Professor Biomedical Sciences

The Department of Biomedical Sciences at the Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor. These are full-time 9-month positions with salary commensurate with qualifications.

The successful candidates will join a department with active research programs in pharmacology neuroscience vaccine development infectious disease and molecular and cell biology. These individuals will be expected to establish a dynamic extramurally-funded research program within these or a complementary field pertinent to human and/or animal health. The successful candidates will also teach pharmacology to professional and/or graduate students. Research programs in pharmacology-relevant disciplines are of particular interest including neurobiology cellular signaling drug mechanism and mode of action endocrinology toxicology and receptor or antimicrobial pharmacology.

• PhD with research experience relevant to Biomedical Sciences

• Research plans and experience relevant to Pharmacology or other Biomedical Sciences

• Strong record of publication in peer-reviewed journals relative to appointment

• Demonstrated success obtaining extramural funding

• Evidence of effective research mentoring experience

• Teaching engagement at a university or professional school

The Biomedical Sciences department supports the mission of the College of Veterinary Medicine by teaching a basic science curriculum to veterinary medical students conducting state-of-the-art basic and translational research relevant to the health of animals and humans and educating graduate students through both the departmental graduate program and several multidisciplinary interdepartmental programs at Iowa State University. Departmental faculty research programs span a range of One Health disciplines including pharmacology neuroscience microbial and helminth infectious disease and vaccine development.

Iowa State University and Central Iowa

Iowa State University is a Carnegie Foundation R1 institution with a student enrollment exceeding 30000 located in Ames a progressive community just 30 miles north of Des Moines. Ames offers extensive parks and trails strong public schools a comparatively low cost of living and convenient access to the cultural and recreational opportunities of one of the fastest-growing metro areas in the Midwest.

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Start Date:August 16 2027

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For full guaranteed consideration please apply on or before October 05 2026. This position will be open until filled.

Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Faculty enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race color age ethnicity religion national origin pregnancy sexual orientation genetic information sex marital status disability or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity 2680 Beardshear Hall 515 Morrill Road Ames Iowa 50011 Tel. email .

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.