Assistant Professor, Biophysics

ISHE; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Boise State University invites applications for a tenure-track experimental biophysicist at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting August 2027. The position seeks a PhD in physics or related field, with a strong commitment to undergraduate training and graduate mentoring.

Candidates will develop an externally funded research program within the interdisciplinary Biomolecular Sciences PhD program, collaborate across departments, and contribute to teaching at both graduate and undergraduate

Qualifications

• PhD in physics or closely related discipline.
• Post-PhD research experience.
• Assistant Professor tenure-track starting Aug 2027.

Responsibilities

• Establish an externally funded research program in experimental biophysics.
• Teach graduate and undergraduate courses in physics and related fields.
• Supervise PhD students and mentor undergraduates within Biomolecular Sciences.

Education

PhD in physics or closely related discipline

BS degree in physics (preferred)

Post-PhD research experience

Job description

TENURE-TRACK EXPERIMENTAL BIOPHYSICIST -- FALL 2027

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Boise State University seeks an experimental biophysicist with a PhD in physics or a closely related discipline, and subsequent research experience. BS degree in Physics preferred. This is a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting in August 2027. Building a vigorous externally-funded research program that engages undergraduates and supervises PhD students in Boise State’s interdisciplinary Biomolecular Sciences PhD program is essential, as is a passion for research and teaching at the graduate and undergraduate level, and a strong interest in interdisciplinary collaborations. Boise State University is a rapidly-growing metropolitan research university in Idaho’s capital city, which is highly ranked for its livability. Boise State University is an EOE/AA Employer. Veterans Preferences.