Assistant, Associate, Full Professor; Tenured or Tenure Track

The Department of Biochemistry ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, faculty position. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in solid state nuclear magnetic resonance (ssNMR) and its application to biological systems or development of new NMR methods and technology. We welcome candidates committed to democratizing access to NMR through community engagement, outreach, and training in the tradition of the National Magnetic Resonance Facility at Madison (NMRFAM).

The successful candidate will join a strong and collaborative department with broad and complementary strengths across the biochemical sciences. Current research areas include structural biology, virology, metabolism, gene regulation, cell and molecular biology, chemical biology, biophysics, systems biology, synthetic biology and computational biology. 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 the NMRFAM, the UW-Madison Cryo-EM Research Center, and many other advanced resources that support all aspects of biochemistry. The university’s collaborative culture and strong cross‑disciplinary programs create a uniquely supportive setting for developing innovative and impactful research programs.

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; working collaboratively to develop NMRFAM technology, user outreach and training programs; 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.

Department of Biochemistry, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences /

Faculty Full Time: 100%

Madison, Wisconsin

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in‑person, onsite, in HF DeLuca Biochemistry Laboratories.

Ongoing (tenured)/Renewable (tenure‑track)

AUGUST 23, 2027 (first day of academic year), but this is negotiable.

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.

Applicants at any rank are encouraged to apply. At the rank of Associate or (full) Professor the selected 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 by the position start date.

All requirements must be met by position start date