Assistant Professor

Colorado State University • Fort Collins, CO

14d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Colorado State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor. Candidates should have research interests and backgrounds in broadly defined areas including biomolecular interactions, assembly and regulation of macromolecular complexes, mechanistic biochemistry, and/or structural biology. The position supports the department’s effort to broaden expertise in biophysics, biochemistry, structural biology, and/or chemical biology.

The successful candidate is expected to develop or maintain an internationally recognized, externally funded research program that complements departmental strengths; participate in undergraduate and graduate education; and provide service to the Department, College, University, profession, and community. The position requires a firm commitment to undergraduate and graduate education and reflects departmental and university values as a land-grant institution. The role has no direct reports.

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is one of eight departments in CSU’s College of Natural Sciences. It includes more than 280 undergraduate majors, 40 graduate students, 30 postdoctoral fellows and research associates, and 19 tenure-stream faculty members. Regular faculty generate more than $10 million annually in total research funding. The department collaborates with instructional, research, and joint faculty, and its faculty participate in interdisciplinary graduate programs. The department is primarily housed in the Molecular and Radiological Biosciences Building, with additional space in the Anatomy/Zoology Building.

The salary range is $87,000 to $89,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. A start-up package appropriate to the research area will be provided. Work authorization visa sponsorship may be available for the selected finalist, depending on the circumstances and cost. A pre-employment background check is required for new hires.

Requirements

• Terminal degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Postdoctoral research training.
• Evidence of research productivity and/or strong potential to establish a sustainable scholarly research program through publications, presentations, and/or grant activities.
• Firm commitment to undergraduate and graduate education.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain funding through fellowships, grants, or other types of external support.
• Research program addressing mechanistic questions in biological systems at the level of molecular structure, interactions, and/or dynamics.
• Strong commitment to collegiality and collaborative research.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, including course and curriculum development.
• Conduct and publish research, acquire external funding to support research, and contribute to scholarly advancement in the field.
• Develop or maintain an internationally recognized externally funded research program that complements current departmental strengths.
• Provide service to the department, university, profession, and community in support of CSU’s mission.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A start-up package appropriate for the research area.
• The posting describes a robust benefits package, a collaborative atmosphere, and a focus on work-life balance, with additional benefits information available through CSU.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree