Assistant Professor, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
About the Role
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) in Galveston, Texas, is seeking multiple tenure-track faculty members at all ranks (assistant, associate, or full professor) in the areas of biochemistry, molecular biology, and computational biology. The department is a diverse research community with strengths in nuclear architecture, genomics, ancient DNA, structural biology, infectious disease, biophysics, and quantitative biology. Successful candidates will join a highly collaborative environment with access to outstanding research facilities, including the adjacent Galveston National Laboratory, which houses one of only two academic BSL-4 containment facilities in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Develop and sustain an externally funded research program in areas such as genomics, artificial intelligence, single-cell, or spatial methods.
Qualifications
- Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field.
Requirements
- Demonstrated potential or established record of securing external research funding.
Areas of Interest
- Genomics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Single-cell and spatial methods
The positions are anticipated to begin in Fall 2027. Salary is commensurate with experience.