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Assistant Professor

  • Syracuse
  • Physician, Faculty & Librarians
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: Oct 21 2026
  • Biochemistry&Molecular Biology
  • State of New York
  • Assistant Professor HS, NSC5
  • 91392
  • UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
Job Summary:

We invite applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor level. The successful candidate will develop a well-funded research program addressing molecular mechanisms of disease that complements existing areas of strength in our department, including structural biology (X-ray crystallography, NMR, cryo-EM), metabolism, epigenetics, gene expression, genome stability, organelle biology and proteostasis. Faculty research programs are well supported by state-of-the-art core facilities (https://www.upstate.edu/research/facilities). The applicant will also contribute to graduate and medical teaching. The position comes with competitive start-up funds and is fully state-supported with a 12-month salary base and fringe benefits. Further information about the department can be found at http://www.upstate.edu/biochem.

Research: Carry out high-quality original research and maintain a good publication record in peer-reviewed journals. Endeavor on a continuing basis to fund that research by generating support from extramural granting agencies. Establish a reputation as a successful independent investigator.

Teaching: Offer clear and effective instruction in biochemistry, molecular biology, and other areas within your expertise to students in the College of Medicine and Graduate Studies. Help in the evaluation of graduate and medical students.

Mentoring: Offer research training to such medical, graduate and postdoctoral students as you are able to recruit, support financially, and accommodate in your assigned space.

Consultation: Offer consultation and the opportunity for collaboration in problems related to your area of expertise to colleagues at the Medical Center, in so far as those activities do not interfere with the performance of the duties listed above.

Service: Participate in governance and curriculum development by serving on departmental and institutional committees as appointed and elected. Endeavor to act in a congenial and collegial manner towards other members of the University community

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD degree with postdoctoral experience in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or related field, and a strong publication record.

Preferred Qualifications:

 

Work Days:

Flexible with weekends possible

Salary Range/Pay Rate:

 DOQ          

Message to Applicants:  Please submit CV and cover letter with application. Include a research statement (of up to three pages) consisting of a summary of accomplishments and description of future plans. Also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to the attention of the Chair of the Search Committee, Patricia Kane Ph.D., Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, at biochem@upstate.edu. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2026, and continue until the position is filled. Recruitment  Office:  Aurora Corcoran, Faculty Affairs & Faculty Development

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.

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