Department of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and Biochemistry (MCB)
Brown University — Providence, Rhode Island
Position Description
The Department of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and Biochemistry (MCB) in the Division of Biology and Medicine at Brown University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor.
We seek an outstanding scientist specializing in biomolecular structure biology (including but not limited to Cryo-EM, NMR, X-ray crystallography) to establish an innovative, independent experimental research program. The successful candidate will serve as a vital bridge connecting several research centers at Brown: RNA Biology, Aging, and Alzheimer's Disease. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research addresses fundamental molecular mechanisms—such as protein misfolding in aging, structural bases of neurodegenerative disorders, or RNA/protein complex machinery—and who can translate these insights across multidisciplinary collaborations.
The candidate will also serve as a primary user, advocate, and key contributor to the shared Structural Biology Core Facility in the Division of Biology and Medicine, driving high-impact collaborative research across the Division of Biology and Medicine.
Qualifications
Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Structural Biology, Cell Biology, or a closely related discipline. Postdoctoral experience demonstrating a strong track record of scholarly research achievement in structural biology, biophysical chemistry, and related fields. Research Excellence: Demonstrated ability or clear potential to establish a nationally recognized, externally funded research program in structural biology. Teaching & Mentorship: A strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, with the ability to deliver impactful instruction in areas such as Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or Genetics.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit their materials online via Interfolio. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should address how they would contribute to the research and/or teaching missions of our diverse and inclusive university community.
Candidates should submit the following:
- a cover letter describing their interest in the position (including general field of research) and their qualifications for this position;
- a three-page research statement, summarizing past achievements and detailing plans for an independent, externally funded research program;
- a statement of Teaching Philosophy & Mentorship outlining teaching interests in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or Genetics (two pages maximum);
- a one-page service statement;
- a curriculum vitae;
- three to five publications;
- applicants must have reference letter writers upload three letters that speak to the candidate’s potential as a scholar, colleague, mentor, and teacher directly to Interfolio.
For this position, Brown does not sponsor the H-1B visa classification to scholars who need immigration sponsorship in order to enter the U.S. and commence lawful employment under the terms of their appointment. Current H-1B visa holders can apply.
