Professor

Professor – Genetic Engineering and Society (GES) Center, NC State University

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Pay Range

Base pay range : $90,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience—talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Position Overview

The selected candidate will hold a tenure-track or tenured appointment in a related academic department, depending on disciplinary background, and contribute to GES’s integrated mission of research, teaching, and engagement—including graduate training and participation in cluster-wide initiatives.

Ideal candidates will help GES expand its reach into artificial intelligence, biosecurity, and/or novel food proteins , with emphasis on ethical, legal, policy, or societal dimensions of these areas.

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Areas of Interest

Artificial Intelligence and Biosecurity

• Intersections of AI and biological systems
• Biosurveillance, synthetic biology risks, dual-use considerations
• Governance, analysis, or oversight of AI–bio applications

Genetics / Genomics

• Ethical, legal, or policy dimensions of gene editing, genomic data, or microbiome research
• Societal impacts of genetic and genomic technologies
• Regulatory analysis or anticipatory governance of emerging biotechnologies

Novel Food Proteins and Sustainability

• Governance and policy frameworks related to alternative or engineered proteins
• Societal, economic, or regulatory aspects of food system innovation
• Responsible development pathways for emerging food biotechnologies

About the Chancellor’s Faculty Excellence Program (CFEP)

The CFEP is a university-wide initiative that supports interdisciplinary “clusters” composed of faculty working together across departments and colleges. CFEP faculty benefit from:

• A collaborative, cross-college research community
• Opportunities for cluster-driven research initiatives and proposal development
• Institutional support for interdisciplinary scholarship
• Strong visibility and strategic prioritization at the university level

Responsibilities

• Conduct high-quality research advancing understanding of the societal dimensions of biotechnology or related fields
• Teach at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels, including contributions to graduate training
• Participate in GES and CFEP cluster activities and collaborative projects
• Pursue external funding to support research programs
• Engage with relevant academic, policy, or professional communities

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field
• A strong record of research, or demonstrated potential for high-quality scholarly productivity
• Experience or interest in interdisciplinary collaboration
• Qualifications commensurate with appointment at the rank applied for

Benefits

As a Pack member, you can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Application Process

Applicants should submit materials via NC State’s job portal: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The search committee is chaired by Dr. Khara Grieger , incoming Director of the Genetic Engineering and Society Center.