Assistant/Associate/Full Professor in Chemical Biology

Case Western Reserve University Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 113,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Case Western Reserve University is seeking a qualified candidate for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Chemical Biology within the Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences. The role emphasizes building an independent research program bridging chemistry and biology.

The successful candidate will mentor students and postdocs, pursue external funding, and contribute to teaching within the School of Medicine and the ISEB Life Science

Qualifications

• PhD or MD,PhD in chemical biology or related field.
• Postdoctoral training demonstrating accomplishments preferred for Assistant Professor candidates.
• Associate or Full Professor candidates should have robust and active research programs with national or international reputations.

Responsibilities

• Initiate or expand a thriving independent research program at the interface of chemistry and biology.
• Mentor graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and staff in rigorous and impactful research.
• Write grants to diverse funding sources to support the research program.
• Participate in departmental and program activities, seminars, and service obligations.

Job description

Case Western Reserve University

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences

The Department of Genetics of Genome Sciences within the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Chemical Biology. This is a tenure-track position; the majority of the time will be spent on research, with additional teaching and service responsibilities. The Department is a highly interdisciplinary unit with 34 primary faculty members who influence the fields of human genetics and genomics, model systems (including invertebrate, mouse, and human induced pluripotent stem cells), translational genomics, cancer genetics/genomics, systems biology research, chemical biology and therapeutics, developmental genetics, and clinical genetics.

The successful candidate’s lab space will be within the Integrated Science and Engineering Building (ISEB), a state-of-the-art research building opening October 2026. ISEB’s Life Science Therapeutics cluster, led by Prof. Drew Adams of the Department, pairs chemical synthesis and chemical biology facilities to accelerate the discovery of small-molecules with therapeutic potential.

Beyond the ISEB, the Department maintains close ties with University Hospitals, Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital, and the Seidman Cancer Center, providing unique opportunities for translational science.

Advanced core facilities in high throughput small-molecule screening, genomic sequencing, transcriptomics, pluripotent stem cell production, imaging, engineered mouse models, and bioinformatics significantly enhance research within the department.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Initiate or expand a thriving independent research program at the interface of chemistry and biology.
• Mentor graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, professional staff, and undergraduates in conducting rigorous and impactful research.
• Write grants to diverse funding sources to support the independent research program.
• Maintain full compliance with all safety and administrative requirements.
• Participate in the ongoing activities of the Department of Genetics and Genome Sciences, Chemical Biology Program, and ISEB Life Science Therapeutics research cluster, including seminars, retreats, committees, and related service activities.
• Participate in the educational mission of the School of Medicine by sharing lectures on chemical biology-related topics in team-taught graduate courses.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD or MD,PhD training leading to significant contributions to chemical biology or novel therapeutics
• For Assistant Professor candidates, postdoctoral training demonstrating additional significant accomplishments in chemical biology or novel therapeutics is required.
• Associate or Full Professor candidates should have robust and active research programs and demonstrable national or international reputations, respectively.
• Success in mentoring junior trainees, grant writing, and manuscript submission is preferred for Assistant Professor candidates and required for candidates at more senior levels.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

The annual starting base salary range for this position at the rank of assistant professor is from [$113,300 - $147,500], at the rank of associate professor is from [$141,734 - $195,222], and at the rank of professor is from [$150.000 - $300,000]. CWRU considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, protected veteran status, disability, age and genetic information.

Case Western Reserve University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities Applications requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the CWRU Office of Equity at 216.368.3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.