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Organic Chemist Open Rank Tenure-Track Position
Department of Biochemistry, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
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, Associate, or Full 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. Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. UT Southwestern maintains state-of-the-art facilities and employs a faculty that includes four Nobel Laureates and sixteen members of the National Academy of Sciences. The Department of Biochemistry offers a vibrant environment for research, generous start-up support, and participation in graduate-level teaching.
Applicants should apply online, submit a curriculum vitae, and a brief description of research plans by October 15, 2025, through apply.interfolio.com/169246. Any questions may be addressed to Dr. Margaret Phillips, Chair, Department of Biochemistry at biochem.search@utsouthwestern.edu.
To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers, visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/.
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.
Position #127469
Biochemist Open Rank Tenure-Track Position
Department of Biochemistry, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
The Department of Biochemistry at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center invites applications from candidates for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. or equivalent and be engaged in innovative research within biochemistry, molecular biology, or at the interface between chemistry and biology.
Appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. The Department is strongly research-oriented with major programs in discovery biology, metabolism, RNA biology, enzymology, carbohydrate biology, and drug discovery. We are particularly interested in strong candidates who will complement our existing strengths. UT Southwestern maintains state-of-the-art facilities and employs a faculty that includes four Nobel Laureates and sixteen members of the National Academy of Sciences. The Biochemistry Department offers a vibrant environment for research, generous start-up support, and participation in graduate-level teaching.
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, and a brief description of research plans by October 15, 2025, through apply.interfolio.com/169245. Questions may be directed 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.
Position #127468