Assistant Professor of Biochemistry

The Department of Biochemistry at Brandeis University invites applications for a full-time Assistant Professor position to begin July 1, 2026. The position carries a two-year appointment with the possibility of renewal and is outside the tenure structure. Teaching responsibilities will span the Biochemistry and Biology/HSSP programs and include an introductory and advanced introductory biochemistry class (BCHM 88 and BCHM 100), a project lab in protein biochemistry (BIOL 251), an elective course targeting Biochemistry majors (e.g., BIBC 126 Molecular Mechanisms of Disease), and an elective course appropriate for non-majors (e.g., CDSC 7 Culinary Chemistry), totaling five courses per year. Requirements for the position include a Ph.D. in biochemistry, or a related field, and a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring students at the undergraduate level. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and statement of teaching philosophy. In addition, applicants should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted on their behalf to biochemistry@brandeis.edu. First consideration will be given to applications received by May 15, 2026. The salary range for this position is $67,000 to $85,000, commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

Teaching responsibilities span the Biochemistry and Biology/HSSP programs; teach introductory and advanced introductory biochemistry (BCHM 88 and BCHM 100); teach project lab in protein biochemistry (BIOL 251); teach elective course targeting Biochemistry majors (e.g., BIBC 126 Molecular Mechanisms of Disease); teach elective course appropriate for non-majors (e.g., CDSC 7 Culinary Chemistry); total five courses per year

Requirements

Ph.D. in biochemistry or a related field; strong commitment to teaching and mentoring students at the undergraduate level