biological function. We welcome research that connects molecular mechanisms to cellular and higher-order biological function across multiple scales.
The successful candidate will join a strong and collaborative department with broad and complementary strengths across the biochemical sciences. Current research areas include systems and synthetic biology, structural biology, metabolism, gene regulation, cell and molecular biology, chemical biology, biophysics, and quantitative and computational approaches to biological systems.
The position is an academic (9-month) tenure-track (junior) or tenured (mid-career or senior) faculty position. The successful applicant will be expected to establish an ambitious, externally funded research program and contribute to our core missions of undergraduate and graduate teaching and service.
Key job responsibilities:
- Developing and directing a well-recognized and extramurally funded research program;
- Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses and contributing to curriculum updates and innovations to educate a diverse student body;
- Mentoring graduate students and supervising their research;
- Participating in departmental and university faculty governance;
- Contributing to professional and public service, and participating in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments, schools, and colleges.
Required qualifications:
The successful candidate will have an excellent academic record, a vision for an innovative and impactful research program, the skills to implement it, and a commitment to high quality and inclusive undergraduate and graduate instruction and mentoring.
Education: Required by start date: PhD in biochemistry or a relevant biological science, physical science, or engineering discipline.
