Assistant, Associate or Full Professor; Tenured or Tenure Track

Job Summary

The Department of Biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin–Madison invites applications for a faculty position. Candidates in all areas of biochemistry will be considered. We are 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 university’s collaborative culture and strong cross‑disciplinary programs create a uniquely supportive setting for developing innovative and impactful research programs.

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

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.

None provided.

PhD in biochemistry or a relevant biological science, physical science, or engineering discipline.

Negotiable.

The position is part of the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative. Through accelerated and strategic faculty hiring, research infrastructure enhancement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and increased student and educational opportunities, RISE addresses complex societal challenges of importance to the state, nation and world. Building on UW‑Madison’s strengths, RISE expands the University’s successful track record of connecting with communities and industry on collaborative solutions.

RISE‑THRIVE, which stands for Transforming Healthspan through Research, Inno Vation, and Education, will harness and grow the university’s reputation as a global powerhouse in interdisciplinary health research. RISE‑EARTH, which stands for Environment:
Adaptation, Resilience, Technology, and Humanity, will strengthen the university’s ability to address challenges and opportunities related to the environment, translating discoveries into tangible benefits in Wisconsin and beyond.

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