"Open-Rank Tenure-Track faculty - Biochemistry"

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Open-Rank Tenure-Track faculty position in Biochemistry

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Florida International University invites applications to fill a full-time open-rank tenure-track faculty position in Biochemistry starting in August 2026. The successful candidate is expected to develop a vigorous, extramurally funded research program, teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Biochemistry, and develop new courses in their areas of specialization. A Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field is required, and postdoctoral experience is expected. Candidates with expertise and proposed research programs in structural biology, broadly defined, are especially encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate is expected to have publications and demonstrate a clear indication of how they will contribute to FIU’s Top 50 ranking. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is dedicated to ensuring a scholarly environment. The potential to form collaborations with faculty representing other Department Divisions will also be considered favorably.

The candidate is expected to have departmental administration and committee duties as a full-time tenure track faculty and is expected to have full-time presence on campus. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, with 43 faculty from 14 different countries, has dynamic and growing Ph.D. programs in Chemistry and Biochemistry supporting over 120 graduate students, as well as a vibrant undergraduate program with over 100 B.A. and B.S. graduates each year. FIU offers highly competitive salaries, attractive compensation packages, and opportunities for promotion.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 536510 at careers.fiu.edu and attach a cover letter, C.V., research statement, and teaching philosophy. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact information for at least 3 references who will be contacted upon submission of application. To receive full consideration, applications and required materials should be received by January 18, 2026. Review will continue until the position is filled.

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