Assistant Professor - AI​/ML​/Data Science in Biochemistry

Assistant Professor - AI/ML/Data Science in Biochemistry Details

The Department of Biochemistry at the University ofUtah ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).) invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position with a focuson data-driven and AI-enabled biochemistry, as broadly defined. We anticipate hiring at the Assistant Professor level, although applications at all ranks (Assistant,Associate, and Full Professor) will be considered.

We welcome applicants who use AI and machine learning to drive the discovery and analysis of important biochemical mechanisms. Areasof study may include, but are not limited to: protein design and engineering; molecular structure, dynamics, and interactions of proteins and nucleic acids; functional proteomics; protein–ligandinteractions and chemical biology; membrane and lipid biochemistry;and multimodal analysis of biochemical and cellular pathways. Weare particularly interested in investigators who can transform fundamental biochemical research by opening new ways to discover,interrogate, and manipulate molecular mechanisms, with the potential to ultimately impact human health and medicine.

Successful candidates will join a vibrant and growing research community with a strong commitment to building a broad and excellent research and teaching environment. The Department of Biochemistry is located on the Utah Health Sciences Campus in Salt Lake City and currently has 25 tenure-track faculty. Areas of research expertise amongst our faculty are diverse, and range from structural, chemical, and cell biology, to metabolism, RNA biochemistry and genetics.

Faculty in our Department benefit fromthe tight-knit, supportive and collaborative research environment at the University of Utah, including state-of-the-art research facilities and access to a talented pool of PhD students from the University of Utah's Bioscience PhD programs.

Candidates will be expected to lead a strong externally fundedresearch program, contribute to PhD and medical student education,and provide service and leadership to the University and their scientific field. Successful candidates will also have the abilityto teach and mentor our range of different students successfully.

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration,innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, andtrust that is integral to our mission.

General questions related to this advertisement can be directed to Amity Mower erh.edu. This position has no patient contact.

The anticipated starting date is June 1, 2027, but may be negotiable.

Department: 01502 - Department of Biochemistry

City: Salt Lake City, UT

Track: Tenure Track

Open Until Filled: Yes

Requisition Number: PRN
04115F

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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