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Open-rank Tenure-track faculty position in Biochemistry
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Florida International University (FIU) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track open-rank faculty position in Biochemistry beginning August 2027. The successful candidate will develop an extramurally funded research program, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and contribute to interdisciplinary, collaborative biochemical research at FIU, including in the Biochemistry Ph.D. Program and FIU's Biomolecular Sciences Institute. A Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Biological Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Chemistry, or a related field is required; postdoctoral experience is highly preferred. Candidates with research programs in biochemistry, molecular mechanisms of genetics, chromosome biology, biological chemistry, or chemical biology are encouraged to apply. Mid-career and senior candidates should have a strong publication record and substantial active federal grant funding. Junior candidates should demonstrate evidence of, or strong potential for, extramural funding and a solid record of peer-reviewed scholarship.
The department supports interdisciplinary research on fundamental mechanisms underlying biological and health challenges, with applications in drug discovery and disease treatment. The department fosters collaborations among faculty from the departments of Physics and Biological Sciences, and the Colleges of Medicine, Public Health, and Engineering, among others. The department offers a welcoming, scholarly, collaborative, and collegial environment. Its 43 faculty members, representing 14 countries, support growing Ph.D. programs in Chemistry and Biochemistry with more than 120 graduate students, as well as vibrant undergraduate programs in Biochemistry and Chemistry that graduate more than 100 B.S. and B.A. students each year.
Qualified candidates should apply to Job Opening ID 538284 at careers.fiu.edu and upload a cover letter, C.V., research statement (not exceeding 6 pages), and teaching philosophy. Applicants will be asked to provide names and contact information for at least three references, who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. To receive full consideration, applications and required materials should be submitted by November 12, 2026. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Applicants are encouraged to review Florida International University's immigration and visa requirements, if applicable, prior to applying: https://hr.fiu.edu/employees-affiliates/working-at-fiu/immigration-process
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other legally protected basis. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Title IX and EEO Compliance (TITLEIX) at 305.348.2785 or email titleix@fiu.edu.
