Assistant Professor in Computational Biophysics & Biochemistry

The Department of Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) at Yale University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment in Quantitative and Computational Biophysics and Biochemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor. This search will focus on candidates with innovative quantitative computational research programs that will advance our understanding of biomolecular and cellular processes. The Department, which is a member of both the Yale Faculty of Arts & Sciences and the Yale School of Medicine, pursues a broad range of basic and applied research topics that contribute to the undergraduate teaching and medical research missions of the University.

Applications from candidates interested in Yale priority areas (see the University-Wide Science Strategic Plan and the Yale School of Medicine Research Strategic Planning), are especially encouraged.

The Department is especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, service, and interactions with other departments, will contribute to the excellence of the academic community across multiple dimensions.

Applicants must have met the requirements for a PhD or equivalent degree at time of hire in quantitative and computational biophysics and biochemistry or a related field. Communication skills conducive to excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels are necessary.

The anticipated start date is July 1, 2027.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives.

Additionally, in accordance with this Policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions; race; color; national or ethnic origin; religion; age; disability; protected veteran status, or other protected classes as set forth in federal and Connecticut law.

The final candidate, upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment/faculty appointment, may be required to disclose whether they are, or have been, the subject of any disciplinary proceeding (investigation, hearing, etc.) at previous institutions or employers, and may also be subject to a background screening. Candidates who materially misrepresent information on their resume or other application materials are ineligible for hire/appointment.

Final candidates may also be required to sign a release to allow Yale to solicit information regarding any substantiated conduct violations from current and/or past employers.