Assistant Professor-Tenure System

Position Summary

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Michigan State University (MSU) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor. We seek an innovative scientist who will establish an outstanding, independent research program in drug discovery, focusing on assessing, understanding, predicting and/or modeling the action of drugs in the body. Both computational and experimental researchers are encouraged to apply. Areas of interest include but are not limited to in silico drug development, novel therapeutic target classes and mechanisms, emerging drug modalities, high-throughput screening, and drug delivery.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain an independent, externally funded research program.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses; develop new courses as needed.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students in research projects.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities.
• Engage in interdisciplinary collaborations within MSU and with external partners.

Qualifications

• A strong commitment to research excellence, teaching, and mentoring.
• A strong commitment to the mission of the Drug Discovery Program housed in the Pharmacology and Toxicology Department.
• A strong commitment to the mission of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Benefits

• The university is working with the union to establish a collective bargaining agreement.

Pay

• Salary is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

• The position is a full-time, exempt position.

Contact Information

Please note that this is a union position represented by the Union of Tenure System Faculty (UTSF). To ensure full consideration, complete applications should be received by September 30, 2026. For questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Alex Dickson, Search Committee Chair, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Michigan State University, Email: alexrd@msu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.