Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics

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Application Deadline: When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.

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Department:

College of Science

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Special Instructions to Applicants:

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by November 30, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

3) A Statement of Research

4) Statement of Teaching

Letters of Reference will be requested for those advanced to the reference stage. At that time, you will be asked to provide contact information for your referees who will be sent a secure quicklink that will allow them to upload the requested letters of reference on your behalf.

Starting salary will be commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

For additional information please contact: Juan Vanegas at [email protected] or 541-737-7800.

Job Summary:

The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics in the College of Science at Oregon State University invites applications for a full-time, (1.00 FTE) 9-month, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics position beginning September 2027.

The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics at Oregon State University seeks an innovative and collaborative scientist to join a dynamic research community dedicated to advancing discovery across multiple scales of biology, from atomic-resolution studies of biomolecular structure and dynamics to cellular, physiological, and organismal biology. This position offers a unique opportunity to establish and grow a cutting-edge research program within a highly interdisciplinary environment that fosters collaboration across biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology, neuroscience, and related fields. Candidates will have access to exceptional institutional resources, including advanced NMR spectroscopy, cryo-electron microscopy sample preparation and national cryo-EM facilities, X-ray crystallography infrastructure, robust molecular biology and protein biochemistry support, state-of-the-art electrophysiology systems, and emerging AI-enabled computational resources through the Jen-Hsun & Lori Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex. The department also offers outstanding opportunities for graduate student recruitment and training through the NIH-supported T32 Predoctoral Molecular Biophysics Training Grant and the internationally recognized NIH-funded GCE4All Center.

The successful candidate will contribute to Oregon State University's mission through excellence in research, teaching, mentoring, and service. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining a nationally recognized research program, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in areas such as biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology, and neuroscience, and creating innovative coursework aligned with their expertise, including online instructional offerings. The faculty member will mentor undergraduate researchers, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars while fostering an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative research environment. Candidates will have the opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of the university's neuroscience initiatives and interdisciplinary training programs, helping to prepare the next generation of scientists through outstanding education, mentorship, and scholarly leadership.

Key Duties:

• Teaching undergraduate and graduate courses to support our programs in biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology, and neuroscience.
• Developing advanced undergraduate and graduate courses aligned with the candidate's area of expertise, including coursework amenable to online asynchronous delivery.
• Contributing to the continued growth and success of Oregon State University's neuroscience programs, including the university's recent effort in developing an online undergraduate degree in Neuroscience.
• Implementing evidence-based and student-centered teaching practices that support student engagement and success across residential and online learning environments.
• Mentoring undergraduate researchers, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars.
• Participating in graduate education and interdisciplinary training programs, including opportunities associated with the NIH T32 Predoctoral Molecular Biophysics Training Grant.
• Fostering an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative research environment that promotes scientific excellence and professional development.
  

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Neuroscience, Molecular Biology, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated record of research achievement in a Neuroscience-related field, and potential to develop an internationally recognized, externally funded research program.
• A demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion including a commitment to education equity and to advancing the participation of all individuals in science.
• A demonstrated ability or significant potential for teaching excellence and commitment to student success which can benefit the graduate and undergraduate programs of the College of Science, including serving online students in the planned Neuroscience undergraduate degree.
• A demonstrated ability or significant potential for mentoring undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Postdoctoral or equivalent research experience.
• Research that complements existing departmental strengths in structural biology, molecular biophysics, chemical biology, neuroscience, bioinformatics, molecular modelling, or genetic code expansion.
• Experience with advanced biophysical, structural, computational, or molecular approaches relevant to neuroscience.
• Research approaches that support the education and mentoring of remote online undergraduate students.

Working Conditions/Schedule:

Schedule as needed to perform duties, may include some evenings, nights, and weekends.

Salary Range:

Salary is commensurate with skills, education, and experience.

Anticipated Start Date:

2027-09-07

Anticipated End Date:

When applying, please keep in mind this posting will close at 11:59 pm the night before the posted "end date". Applications MUST be submitted prior to this deadline.

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