Assistant or Associate Professor of Biochemistry

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Description The University of Washington's Department of Biochemistry seeks applicants for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor or Tenured Associate Professor position. A successful candidate will use creative approaches to address major challenges in life science, with an emphasis on molecular mechanisms or structure. Tenure-track assistant professors are eligible for multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off. Associate professors with tenure hold indefinite appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2026. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research, and service. Our faculty engage in classroom teaching at the undergraduate, graduate, and medical school levels, along with mentoring, s...