FACULTY POSITION IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, BIOCHEMISTRY OR BIOPHYSICS at University of Pittsburgh

%3Cp%3E%3Cbr%3EThe Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a faculty position in the broad areas of Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or Biophysics. The position is anticipated at the ASSISTANT PROFESSOR level with an anticipated start date of 15 August 2026, pending budgetary approval. We seek an outstanding scientist who will enhance and complement existing strengths in our broad-based, interactive biology department.%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3ECandidates working in the following areas are especially encouraged to apply:%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Any area of Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or Biophysics%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E•%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;Specific topics of interest include enzymatic mechanisms, molecular machines, regulatory and signaling systems; however, other areas and interdisciplinary approaches are also welcome.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EThe Department of Biological Sciences is a highly interactive community situated on the undergraduate campus of the University of Pittsburgh. We are dedicated to the mutual success of our faculty and students in our research, education, and outreach missions. We offer low teaching loads and highly competitive start-up, compensation, and benefits packages. The University of Pittsburgh is a thriving research institution and is part of a broader scientific community that integrates the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Carnegie Mellon University. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that values and nurtures diverse perspectives. Further information about the Department of Biological Sciences is available at: %3Ca target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22 href=%22http://www.biology.pitt.edu.%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3Ewww.biology.pitt.edu.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3ESuccessful candidates will have a Ph.D. and postdoctoral research experience in a relevant field and will be expected to establish an extramurally funded research program, train graduate students, and actively participate in undergraduate science education. To ensure full consideration, applications and reference letters should be received by 3 October 2025. Applicants can apply online at %26lt;join.pitt.edu%26gt;. Candidates should submit (a) a cover letter, (b) a CV, (c) a 2-3-page statement of research accomplishments and future plans, and (d) a brief description of teaching interests. Candidates should also arrange for at least three letters of reference to be sent to [email protected].%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%26nbsp;%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#A6A6A6;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Calibri;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-themecolor:background1;mso-themeshade:166;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E
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