Description

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in the University of Florida (UF) College of Medicine invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level. The successful candidates must have a PhD or equivalent degree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or broadly related field. The successful candidate(s) will conduct cutting-edge, exceptional research within the broadly constituted disciplines of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology that would synergize with the current UF research strengths. Demonstrated ability to obtain external funding will enhance the application. Exceptional candidates at the Associate Professor level will be considered. 

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology offers a growing and vibrant research atmosphere with a newly appointed chairperson, 16 research-intense tenure-track faculty members including 3 recent hires, and plans for additional future faculty hires. Current strengths of the department that we seek to complement or expand include: metabolism (spatial-biology, metabolomics, metabolic flux analysis, and artificial intelligence), structural biochemistry (macromolecular structure using cryo-EM, X-ray crystallography, and NMR), and molecular biology (RNA structure/function, epigenetics, gene regulation, DNA repair, and replication).

UF offers world-class facilities for NMR/MRI (AMRIS center), structural biology (CSB), mass spectrometry (CASBR), epigenetics (CEG), cancer, neuroscience (McKnight Brain Institute), and computing that are readily accessible to researchers. In partnership with Nvidia, UF built HiPerGator, one of the largest supercomputing facilities sited at a university in the world with a particular emphasis on the use of AI in biomedical research. Notable achievements include the National Cancer Institute designation for the UF Health Cancer Center, UF surpassing $1.33 billion in research spending, and UF being named the top public university by the Wall Street Journal.

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is part of a larger Biomedical Sciences program within the College of Medicine that includes eight fundamental science departments. Educational activities of research faculty include mentoring graduate students and research fellows, and team-teaching at graduate/professional levels.

Candidates must apply at https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/536934/astaso-prof. Applications will be reviewed beginning the middle of October 2025, and the search will continue until the position is filled. Applications and nominations will be kept confidential. Inquiries and nominations can be sent to Professor Craig Vander Kooi, [email protected].

The link includes expanded instructions and information about the position; in brief please submit:

1)    PDF files of the below:

a)    A curriculum vitae, including contact information for three references. References will only be contacted for those on final list of top candidates.

b)    Statement of research plans (2-3 pages).

c)    Citations and description of significance for up to three publications (total of 200 words or less each).

d)    Statement of teaching/mentoring philosophy (1 page).

PDF copies of the publications described in item 1c.

Our Commitment

Being part of the UF College of Medicine means joining a community that fosters the personal and professional goals and achievements of its employees. UF and COM offer multiple tools, resources, and training to help you learn and grow. When you rise, we do too – and we welcome applications from individuals who can contribute to the university’s vision and mission, including the strategic plan of the College of Medicine.

To learn more about the College of Medicine’s strategic plan “Engage, Innovate, Excel 2026”, please visit: https://med.ufl.edu/about/strategic-plan/.

UF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Candidates for this rank shall hold the highest degree appropriate to their field or possess equivalent qualifications based on professional experience. A candidate shall be expected to demonstrate successful experience pertinent to the position they are being recommended and have demonstrated qualities relevant to the goals of the academic unit in which they will be employed.

Required: PhD in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology, or a related field

Preferred: Demonstrated proficiency in obtaining grant funding from the NIH, NSF, or DOD