Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (Tenured or Tenure Track)

University of Wisconsin Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin Madison is seeking applications for a faculty position in the Department of Biochemistry. Candidates will be considered from all areas of biochemistry, with a strong focus on systems and synthetic biology to advance the understanding of biological systems.

This role involves developing a funded research program, teaching diverse students, and participating in departmental governance. Applicants should hold a PhD in a relevant field by the start date and have a commitment to inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Strongly committed to high-quality and inclusive undergraduate and graduate instruction.
• Excellent academic record and vision for an innovative research program.
• Skills to implement impactful research.

Responsibilities

• Develop and direct a well-recognized and externally funded research program.
• Teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses.
• Mentor graduate students and supervise their research.
• Participate in departmental and university governance.
• Contribute to professional and public service efforts.

Skills

Research program development

Teaching

Mentoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in biochemistry or relevant field by start date

Job description

Job Summary

The Department of Biochemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for a faculty position. Candidates in all areas of biochemistry will be considered. We are particularly interested in candidates in systems and synthetic biology who seek to advance quantitative and predictive understanding of biological systems, including experimental, computational, and engineering approaches that uncover fundamental principles and, in some cases, enable the design and control of biological function. Research that connects molecular mechanisms to cellular and higher‑order biological function across multiple scales is encouraged.

The successful candidate will join a strong and collaborative department with broad and complementary strengths across the biochemical sciences. Current research areas include systems and synthetic biology, structural biology, metabolism, gene regulation, cell and molecular biology, chemical biology, biophysics, and quantitative and computational approaches to biological systems.

The department fosters a highly interactive environment, with a culture of collaboration and intellectual exchange that supports interdisciplinary research and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and directing a well‑recognized and externally funded research program.
• Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses and contributing to curriculum updates and innovations to educate a diverse student body.
• Mentoring graduate students and supervising their research.
• Participating in departmental and university faculty governance.
• Contributing to professional and public service, and participating in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments, schools, and colleges.

Compensation

Negotiable.

Academic (9 months).

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate will have an excellent academic record, a vision for an innovative and impactful research program, the skills to implement it, and a commitment to high‑quality and inclusive undergraduate and graduate instruction and mentoring.

We encourage applicants of any rank. At the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, the candidate’s qualifications must be sufficient to meet the requirements for tenure in the Department of Biochemistry, in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, at the University of Wisconsin‑Madison.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD in biochemistry or a relevant biological science, physical science, or engineering discipline, required by start date.

RISE Initiative

This position is part of the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative. Through accelerated and strategic faculty hiring, research infrastructure enhancement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and increased student and educational opportunities, RISE addresses complex societal challenges of importance to the state, nation, and world.

Through the RISE initiative, UW‑Madison plans to bring 150 new RISE faculty to campus. Candidates hired through RISE will join a community of scholars working across disciplines, schools and colleges on research, teaching and outreach endeavors.

Application Process

Applicants must upload a single PDF file consisting of a cover letter, a 2‑page statement of research, a 1‑page teaching statement, and a curriculum vitae. Applicants must also provide contact information for three references.

The deadline for full consideration is October 15, 2026; however, positions may remain open and applications may be considered until all positions are filled.

Contact Information

Richard Amasino – Department Chair

[e-mail]

(608) 265‑2170

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW‑Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community.

The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies.

For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website.

To request a disability or pregnancy‑related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre‑employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative in the division you are applying to.

` ,