Assistant Professor

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology invites applications to fill a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level. Applications will be considered from individuals with research interests and backgrounds in the broadly defined areas of biomolecular interactions, assembly and regulation of macromolecular complexes, mechanistic biochemistry, and/or structural biology. The Department has outstanding research programs in the areas of molecular biology, cellular biochemistry, and macromolecular structure & function, and this position is part of the department’s initiative to further broaden expertise in biophysics, biochemistry, structural biology, and/or chemical biology. The successful candidate is expected to develop or maintain an internationally recognized externally funded research program that complements current departmental strengths, participate in undergraduate and graduate education, and provide service through Departmental, College, and University committees, as well as contributions to the profession. The position requires a firm commitment to undergraduate and graduate education and reflects departmental and university values as a land grant institution.

Description of Work Unit:

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB) is one of eight departments in the College of Natural Sciences at Colorado State University. The Department is home to over 280 undergraduate majors, 40 graduate students, 30 postdoctoral fellows and research associates, and 19 tenure-stream faculty members. The regular faculty currently generates over $10M per year in total research funding. The faculty is further strengthened by a group of instructional faculty, research faculty, and joint faculty appointments from the Departments of Biomedical Sciences and of Chemical & Biological Engineering. Many BMB faculty members participate in one or more of the interdisciplinary graduate programs [Cell and Molecular Biology / Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Neuroscience / Biomedical Engineering]. The Department is primarily housed in the Molecular and Radiological Biosciences Building, which it shares with the Department of Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences, with additional renovated space in the Anatomy/Zoology Building. As a land-grant institution, Colorado State University (CSU) offers a broad range of instructional programs in the biological, biomedical, veterinary, and agricultural sciences. On campus enrollment totals over 30,000 students. More information about Colorado State University can be obtained https://visit.colostate.edu/plan-your-visit/.

Work authorization visa sponsorship may be available based on the specific situation, including cost, for the selected final candidate.

Full Consideration Date:

• November 22, 2026; 11:59 (MST).

Essential Job Duties:

• Teach and mentor students at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including course and curriculum development.
• Conduct and publish research, acquire external funding to support research, and contribute to scholarly advancement in the field.
• Provide service to the department, university, profession, and community in support of CSU’s mission.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Conditions of Employment:

• Pre-employment background check (required for all new hires).

Supervision:

• This position does not have any direct reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in the relative discipline.
• Postdoctoral research training.
• Evidence of research productivity and/or strong potential to establish a sustainable scholarly research program through publications, presentations, and/or grant activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate and/or graduate level.
• Demonstrated ability to obtain funding through fellowships, grants or other types of external support.
• Research program that addresses mechanistic questions in biological systems at the level of molecular structure, interactions, and/or dynamics.
• A strong commitment to collegiality and collaborative research.

Application Instructions:

Please read the following instructions carefully and submit all required application materials.

To apply, please upload a single PDF containing all required application materials listed below, in the order provided. Your materials should clearly outline your work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications and demonstrate how your background aligns with the required and preferred qualifications outlined in the posting. The required application materials include:

• A cover letter that addresses specific interests in CSU and its Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (limited to 2 pages);
• A complete curriculum vitae;
• A teaching statement (limited to 2 pages);
• A research statement (limited to 3 pages);
• Optional: One (maximum) reprint of a representative publication.

After submitting your application, you will receive an email with instructions to provide the contact information for three professional references. To help avoid delays in the search process, please complete this step as soon as possible.

Once your references’ contact information has been received, each reference will receive an email with instructions for submitting a letter of recommendation. Letters of recommendation must be received by November 30, 2026.

Please note: For semi-finalist candidates, submitted letters of recommendation, along with application materials, will be made available to the faculty of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology for review. 

Please direct questions about the application process to Nina Lambert, at [email protected].

Salary Range

$87,000 to $89,000

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Statement of Teaching/Research Philosophy

Employee Benefits

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.