Assistant, Associate, Full Professor of Biochemistry; Tenured or Tenure Track

Description

The Department of Biochemistry ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison invites applications for a faculty position. Candidates in all areas of biochemistry will be considered. The department is particularly interested in candidates in systems and synthetic biology who seek to advance quantitative and predictive understanding of biological systems, including experimental, computational, and engineering approaches that uncover fundamental principles and, in some cases, enable the design and control of biological function.

We welcome research that connects molecular mechanisms to cellular and higher‑order biological function across multiple scales.

The successful candidate will join a strong and collaborative department with broad and complementary strengths across the biochemical sciences. Current research areas include systems and synthetic biology, structural biology, metabolism, gene regulation, cell and molecular biology, chemical biology, biophysics, and quantitative and computational approaches to biological systems. The department fosters a highly interactive environment, with a culture of collaboration and intellectual exchange that supports interdisciplinary research and innovation.

The scientific environment at UW–Madison provides exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across the biological sciences, engineering, and data science. Faculty benefit from access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and centers, including high‑throughput genomics, advanced imaging and microscopy, structural biology, mass spectrometry, and computational resources.

The position is an academic (9‑month) tenure‑track (junior) or tenured (mid‑career or senior) faculty position. The successful applicant will be expected to establish an ambitious, externally funded research program and contribute to our core missions of undergraduate and graduate teaching and service.

• Developing and directing a well‑recognized and extramurally funded research program
• Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses and contributing to curriculum updates and innovations to educate a diverse student body
• Mentoring graduate students and supervising their research
• Participating in departmental and university faculty governance
• Contributing to professional and public service, and participating in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments, schools, and colleges

Negotiable – Academic (9 months)

The successful candidate will have an excellent academic record, a vision for an innovative and impactful research program, the skills to implement it, and a commitment to high‑quality and inclusive undergraduate and graduate instruction and mentoring.

At the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, the candidate's qualifications must be sufficient to meet the requirements for tenure in the Department of Biochemistry, in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Required by start date:
PhD in biochemistry or a relevant biological science, physical science, or engineering discipline.

Richard Amasino – Department Chair

amasinoc.edu

(608) 265‑2170

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW‑Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.