Researcher in Biology (NYU Shanghai)

Institution: New York University – Shanghai Faculty/Division: Arts and Sciences Location: Shanghai, China Start Date: January 21, 2026 Description NYU Shanghai is inviting applications for multiple faculty positions at the ranks of Assistant or Associate Professor in the following areas (or closely related fields): Biology Chemistry Economics Neural Science Physics Social Sciences Global Public Health Biostatistics Social Work We also welcome faculty whose work crosses disciplinary boundaries, with a focus on health-related research. Terms of employment at NYU Shanghai are comparable to NYU New York and other U.S. institutions in research start-up funds and compensation. They include housing subsidies and educational subsidies for children. Faculty may have opportunities to spend time at NYU New York and other sites in the NYU Global Network for research and teaching collaborations. Qualifications Ph.D. in one of the listed academic areas or a closely related field. Distinguished records of scholarship, funded research, teaching, and service are desired for mid-career candidates. Pre-tenure candidates must demonstrate clear potential to achieve similar distinction. Proven expertise in teaching interdisciplinary scholarship. Application Instructions Applicants should submit the following via Interfolio: Cover letter Curriculum vitae Statement of research Statement of teaching interests At least one writing sample If references are gathered separately, applicants should upload a document listing at least three referees, including names and email addresses. Referees may be contacted later in the search process, and applicants will be informed in advance. Review of applications will begin on February 28, 2026 and continue until positions are filled. For inquiries, email: shanghai.faculty.recruitment@nyu.edu About NYU Shanghai NYU Shanghai is the third degree-granting campus within the NYU Global Network and the first higher education joint venture in China authorized to grant degrees accredited in both the U.S. and China. All teaching is conducted in English. NYU Shanghai is a research university with liberal arts and sciences at its core, located in a vibrant intellectual community. The NYU Global Network includes campuses in New York, Shanghai, and Abu Dhabi, plus thirteen additional academic centers worldwide. Faculty and students may circulate within the Network for research and interdisciplinary collaboration. Privacy Notice for EU Applicants: GDPR information If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Bioloxy

Institution: New York University – Shanghai
Faculty/Division: Arts and Sciences
Location: Shanghai, China
Start Date: January 21, 2026

Description

NYU Shanghai is inviting applications for multiple faculty positions at the ranks of Assistant or Associate Professor in the following areas (or closely related fields):

Biology
Chemistry
Economics
Neural Science
Physics
Social Sciences
Global Public Health
Biostatistics
Social Work

We also welcome faculty whose work crosses disciplinary boundaries, with a focus on health-related research.

Terms of employment at NYU Shanghai are comparable to NYU New York and other U.S. institutions in research start-up funds and compensation. They include housing subsidies and educational subsidies for children. Faculty may have opportunities to spend time at NYU New York and other sites in the NYU Global Network for research and teaching collaborations.

Qualifications

Ph.D. in one of the listed academic areas or a closely related field.
Distinguished records of scholarship, funded research, teaching, and service are desired for mid-career candidates.
Pre-tenure candidates must demonstrate clear potential to achieve similar distinction.
Proven expertise in teaching interdisciplinary scholarship.

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit the following via Interfolio:

Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Statement of research
Statement of teaching interests
At least one writing sample

If references are gathered separately, applicants should upload a document listing at least three referees, including names and email addresses. Referees may be contacted later in the search process, and applicants will be informed in advance.

Review of applications will begin on February 28, 2026 and continue until positions are filled.

For inquiries, email: shanghai.faculty.recruitment@nyu.edu

About NYU Shanghai

NYU Shanghai is the third degree-granting campus within the NYU Global Network and the first higher education joint venture in China authorized to grant degrees accredited in both the U.S. and China.
All teaching is conducted in English.
NYU Shanghai is a research university with liberal arts and sciences at its core, located in a vibrant intellectual community.
The NYU Global Network includes campuses in New York, Shanghai, and Abu Dhabi, plus thirteen additional academic centers worldwide. Faculty and students may circulate within the Network for research and interdisciplinary collaboration.