Assistant or Associate Professor of Biochemistry

The University of Washingtons Department of Biochemistry seeks applicants for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor or Tenured Associate Professor position. A successful candidate will use creative approaches to address major challenges in life science with an emphasis on molecular mechanisms or structure.

Tenure-track assistant professors are eligible for multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June) meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off.

Associate professors with tenure hold indefinite appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June) meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off.

The anticipated start date for this position is July 1 2026.

University of Washington faculty engage in teaching research and service. Our faculty engage in classroom teaching at the undergraduate graduate and medical school levels along with mentoring supervision and instruction within their laboratory.

Salary and academic appointment at University of Washington will be commensurate with experience qualifications and academic rank.

The base salary range for a tenure-track assistant professor position will be $10000-$12500 per month commensurate with experience and qualifications or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

The base salary range for a tenured associate professor position will be $12500-$14584 per month commensurate with experience and qualifications or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

Review of applications will begin on October 15 2025 and may continue until the position is filled.

Requires a Ph.D. in Biochemistry or related field (or foreign equivalent) with research achievements and interests in molecular mechanisms and/or molecular structure as documented by a record of peer-reviewed publication.

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