Open Rank Tenure-Track/Tenured Faculty Positions in Biochemistry/Chemical Biology

Open Rank Tenure-Track/Tenured Faculty Positions in Biochemistry/Chemical Biology

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

College of Science & Mathematics

 

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Rowan University invites applications for one or more open rank tenure track/tenured faculty positions in all areas of biochemistry. We are particularly interested in candidates with a research focus on the biochemical and molecular foundations of diseases, with an emphasis on targeting proteins that could serve as therapeutic targets.

A Ph.D. in biochemistry, chemistry or related area is required and prior post-doctoral/academic experience and scholarly productivity is expected commensurate with rank. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to teach effectively at graduate and undergraduate levels.  Preference will be given to candidates with a track record and/or potential to establish and sustain a strong research program involving graduate and undergraduate students.  The successful candidates are also expected to develop and maintain independent, externally funded, and sustainable research programs.  Faculty in the department have diverse expertise including enzyme mechanisms, biomolecular interactions, drug development, synthesis and characterization, pharmacology, material synthesis and characterization, and computational chemistry, which offer opportunities to collaborate on interdisciplinary research initiatives.  The department includes three NSF CAREER award recipients as well as faculty with major research grants/awards from NIH (MIRA, R01), NSF, and other foundations/industries. The ideal candidates will provide complementary and synergistic expertise to our research efforts as well as contribute to the growth of our graduate programs in line with the mission of our department. 

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is one of six departments in the College of Science & Mathematics, which is also home to the School of Earth & Environment.  The department serves >400 graduate and undergraduate students in programs such as PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry; MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences; BS in Chemistry (ACS accredited); BA in Chemistry, BS in Biochemistry (ASBMB accredited), several certificate and accelerated degree programs (4+1 BS/MS, 3+4 BS/MD, 3+4 BS/DO).  The department also contributes to multiple degree programs on campus including MS and PhD in Complex Biological Systems, MS and PhD in Material Science and Engineering, BS and MS in Bioinformatics, BS in Neuroscience, and BS in Molecular and Cellular Biosciences.  

Qualifications:

• A Ph.D. in biochemistry/chemistry or related field is required.

• Post-doctoral and/or related academic experience strongly preferred commensurate with rank.

• A record of scholarly activity, including peer-reviewed publications and research funding commensurate with rank.

• Ability to work collaboratively with a team of multidisciplinary faculty 

 

Starting Date: September 1, 2025

 

Application Procedure:

The applications must be submitted through Rowan University’s job portal and must contain the following:

• Cover letter

• Current detailed CV

• Statement of research interests, including applicants' future research goals and plans for obtaining external funding to achieve those goals

• Statement of teaching philosophy

• Graduate transcripts (unofficial copies acceptable for initial review)

• Names and contact information for at least three references from whom the applicant has requested letters of support

 

Application review will begin immediately, and continue until the position(s) are filled.

Questions should be directed to Dr. Subash Jonnalagadda, Head of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (jonnalagadda@rowan.edu).

University Overview:

Rowan University is the nation’s third fastest-growing public research institution in the US, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education, with an R2 Carnegie classification (high research activity). U.S. News & World Report ranks it among the top 100 in the nation, 19th of Northern Regional Universities, and third among public institutions in that category.

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