Assistant Professor, tenure-track - Biochemistry

About the role

The Department of Molecular Biosciences at the University of Texas at Austin seeks a tenure-track Assistant Professor in biochemistry with an emphasis on metabolism. The position targets collaborative, interdisciplinary scientists interested in mechanistic studies of intermediary metabolism and metabolic regulation, connections to core biological processes or metabolic dysfunction, and innovative approaches to study cell metabolism. Areas of interest include cellular and organellar metabolism, metabolic signaling, systems and computational approaches to metabolism, enzymology and metabolic regulation, structural and chemical biology of metabolic pathways, and the biochemical basis of metabolic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, tumor metabolism, and inborn errors of metabolism.

Responsibilities

• Establish and sustain a vibrant research program.
• Serve as a dedicated teacher and mentor for undergraduate and graduate students.
• Participate in administrative and governance functions through service on departmental, university, and professional committees.
• Develop an exciting independent research program.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate education.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline.
• Outstanding record of scientific ability, evidenced by a strong publication record.

Qualifications

• Plans to develop an exciting independent research program.
• Strong commitment to graduate and undergraduate education.
• Interest in collaborative and interdisciplinary work within the Department of Molecular Biosciences and across UT Austin.

Benefits

• Excellent start‑up funds, competitive salary, and laboratory space.
• Eligibility to apply for support from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT).
• Access to outstanding core facilities (Center for Biomedical Research Support, Texas Advanced Computing Center, Sauer Center for Structural Biology).
• Membership eligibility in the Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Graduate Programs, including the Biochemistry Graduate Program.
• Opportunities to collaborate with strong research units across UT Austin (School of Engineering, School of Pharmacy, Department of Computer Science, Oden Institute, Dell Medical School).
• Dynamic, highly interactive research environment in Austin, with resources to foster creative interdisciplinary research and develop state‑of‑the‑art courses and real‑world training experiences.