Central Michigan University – Biochemistry Tenure-Track Position
The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry invites applicants for an Assistant Professor tenure-track position. We seek a biochemist or chemist with experience and research interest in the field of biochemistry or chemical biology. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externallyfunded research program. In addition, the appointee will be expected to mentor undergraduate and graduate students in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and within the Biochemistry, Cellular, and Molecular Biology (BCMB) M.S. and Ph.D. programs. Candidates should be able to teach biochemistry/BCMB courses as well as advanced courses in their area of specialty. A Ph.D. is required and relevant postdoctoral experience is strongly preferred. Application materials including cover letter, vita, statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts, and proposed research agenda should be uploaded to http://jobs.cmich.edu. When applying include contact information for three references who may be contacted to supply a letter of recommendation. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The position start date is August 18, 2025.
Central Michigan University is an R2 doctoral-granting institution with a medical school. This will allow for ample opportunities for research collaborations among relevant CMU departments, as well as external agencies. The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry offers ACS and ASBMB-accredited undergraduate programs, which feature required capstone research programs. We offer modern facilities and instrumentation in the Dow Science Complex and Biosciences Building (opened in 2016), with recent acquisitions of NMR and mass spectrometry instruments, a biocontainment lab, core facilities for microscopy and flow cytometry, and other major equipment. Further information on the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry may be viewed at: https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/collegescience-engineering/departments-schools/chemistry-and-biochemistry.
CMU, an AA/EO institution, strongly and actively strives to increase diversity and provide equal opportunity within its community. CMU does not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight (see http://www.cmich.edu/ocrie).
