Associate Professor or Full Professor of Biomedical Sciences & Director of NIH COBRE; CIBBR

Associate Professor or Full Professor of Biochemistry & Director of NIH COBRE (CIB )

The Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Biomedical Sciences (MCBS) at the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture (COLSA) at the University of New Hampshire (UNH) seeks a full-time (9‑month) tenure‑track Associate or Full Professor of Biomedical Sciences who will also serve as Director of the NIH‑funded Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE):
Center of Integrated Biomedical and Bioengineering Research (CIB ).

We seek an established biomedical scientist with a nationally recognized, externally funded research program employing state‑of‑the‑art experimental approaches to advance the field of biomedical sciences — including but not limited to protein biochemistry, structural biology, signal transduction, developmental biology, genomics, cancer biology, and cell/gene therapy. The successful candidate must have prior administrative experience to lead CIB  in meeting its goals, demonstrate a strong record of mentoring early‑stage investigators, and show commitment to building research infrastructure, teaching, and service.

• Maintain and expand a high‑impact, externally funded research program in biomedical sciences. (30%)
• Serve as Principal Investigator and Administrative Core Lead of CIB  (currently in Phase II). (25%)
• Provide high‑quality instruction in biochemistry, biomedical sciences, and/or molecular and cellular biology courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. (20%)
• Contribute meaningfully to departmental, college, and university service. (10%)
• Mentor early‑career investigators and graduate students, and foster an inclusive, collaborative research culture. (10%)
• Participate in the recruitment and professional development of faculty, staff, and students within MCBS and COLSA. (5%)

• Ph.D. in biochemistry, biomedical sciences, molecular biology, cell biology, genetics/genomics, or a related field.
• Current rank of Associate or Full Professor.
• Principal Investigator on at least one active, major NIH research grant with a scientific theme aligned with CIB .
• Demonstrated prior experience with academic and/or research administration.
• Proven commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, mentoring, and fostering an equitable and supportive work environment.

• Record of leadership within large, multi‑investigator research programs.
• Experience building and sustaining interdisciplinary collaborations.
• Evidence of successful mentorship of junior faculty and postdoctoral trainees.

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for 3 Professional References
• Research Statement
• Teaching Philosophy

Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.

Compensation Pay Range: $120,000 – $150,000

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.

Location:

Durham, NH