Assistant Professor - Chemist Biochemistry

The Department of Biochemistry at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center invites applications from candidates for a tenure-track faculty position in organic chemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor.

The department is strongly research-focused with major programs in synthetic chemistry, chemical biology, and drug discovery. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent and be engaged in innovative research within organic chemistry, including synthesis, chemical biology, and computational studies.

Job duties:

Conduct an independent, externally funded research program in biochemistry, molecular biology, or related disciplines. Mentor graduate trainees, collaborate with faculty, participate in graduate-level teaching, and contribute to departmental service.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should apply online, submit a curriculum vitae, a brief description of research plans, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted on their behalf by October 15, 2026 through apply.interfolio.com/190059. Any questions may be addressed to Dr. Margaret Phillips, Chair, Department of Biochemistry at biochem.search@utsouthwestern.edu.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Consideration may be given to applicants seeking less than a full-time schedule.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

Benefits

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare – no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
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