Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, Computational Biophysics and Biochemistry

Description

The Department of Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry (http://mbb.yale.edu/) at Yale University invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured faculty appointment. This opportunity is available at all ranks, including Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor levels. The research area focuses on Computational Biophysics and Biochemistry, exploring the intricate molecular and cellular processes and the complex interactions of their macromolecular components. Priority will be given, though not exclusively, to areas outlined in the University-wide Science Strategic Plan (https://president.yale.edu/university-initiatives/science-and-engineering) and Yale School of Medicine Research Strategic Planning (https://medicine.yale.edu/research/strategic-planning/#focused-areas-of-research). 

The Department, which is administered both by the Yale Faculty of Arts & Sciences and the Yale School of Medicine, defines biochemistry and biophysics to mean the study of the molecules and mechanisms of life. Current research areas broadly include biopolymer structure and function, RNA biology, cytoskeleton and membrane biology, DNA replication and repair, genomics, host-virus interactions, protein translation, and molecular neuroscience, among other topics. The Department employs a range of approaches including biochemical, biophysical, structural (X-ray and cryo-EM), genetic, cell biological, and computational. 

The successful candidate is expected to establish a vibrant research group, be an interactive member of the MB&B community, and be committed to excellence in teaching in areas related to molecular biophysics or biochemistry for undergraduate, graduate, and medical students. The Department is especially interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, service, and interactions with other departments featuring computational methods, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. 

Review of applications will begin on March 31, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2026. 

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, and have communication skills conducive to excellence in teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels are necessary. 

Application Instructions

Applicants should create a profile at Interfolio http://apply.interfolio.com/162132 and upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of current and future research plans (3 page maximum), teaching statement (1 page maximum, with attachments such as syllabi allowed), and up to five reprints of papers published or in press. Applicants who are at the Assistant Professor level should also provide three confidential letters of evaluation. 

Address questions to Lisa Serman, Chair's Assistant, at lisa.serman@yale.edu. 

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Professional Conduct Review for New Faculty Hires

The final candidate, upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment/faculty appointment, may be required to disclose whether they are, or have been, the subject of any disciplinary proceeding (investigation, hearing, etc.) at previous institutions or employers, and may also be subject to a background screening. Candidates who materially misrepresent information on their resume or other application materials are ineligible for hire/appointment. Final candidates may also be required to sign a release to allow Yale to solicit information regarding any substantiated conduct violations from current and/or past employers.