Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, tenure-track faculty search 2026-2027
About The Position
The Department of Biochemistry at Vanderbilt University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor. The successful candidate is expected to establish a vigorous, externally funded research program and contribute to the education and mentorship of graduate students and postdoctoral trainees. Research should use innovative approaches to address biomedical problems at the molecular level. Departmental strengths include RNA and DNA biology, signal transduction, protein folding and misfolding, structural biology, and chemical biology. The department is especially interested in investigators integrating concepts from synthetic biology, genomics, single-molecule biochemistry, novel therapeutic modalities, and computational biology. The appointee will join the research community in the School of Medicine—Basic Sciences at Vanderbilt University, with access to core facilities, a supportive peer group, and extensive mentoring. Trainees in the appointee’s laboratory may be eligible for salary support through more than 25 externally funded graduate and postdoctoral training programs.
Requirements
- Terminal degree (Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent).
- Evidence of outstanding research discovery.
- A compelling vision for a future research program.
Nice To Haves
- Evidence of success in obtaining research support is useful but not required.
- Experience in mentoring, teaching, and service is valued.
- Research integrating synthetic biology, genomics, single-molecule biochemistry, novel therapeutic modalities, or computational biology is of particular interest.
Responsibilities
- Establish a vigorous, externally funded research program.
- Contribute to the education and mentorship of graduate students and postdoctoral trainees.
- Conduct innovative research addressing biomedical problems at the molecular level.
Benefits
- Access to world-class core facilities.
- Trainees in the appointee’s laboratory are eligible for salary support through more than 25 externally funded graduate and postdoctoral training programs.
- A supportive peer group and extensive mentoring.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
