Assistant Professor in Biochemistry/Biophysics

Women In Science; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS seeks a PhD-level biochemistry researcher to join the faculty in the Department of Molecular Bioscience. The role emphasizes securing external funding, publishing, and presenting at national and international conferences.

Responsibilities include teaching undergraduates and graduates, mentoring students, and participating in service and committee work as part of a balanced 40/40/20 distribution of research, teaching, and service.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biochemistry or related discipline.
• Postdoctoral Researcher experience.
• Demonstrate excellence in Biochemistry-related research with publications.
• Commitment to teaching courses in Biochemistry.

Responsibilities

• Obtain external research funding through grants.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.
• Educate undergraduate and graduate students in Department of Molecular Bioscience.
• Mentor students, including as thesis/dissertation chair.
• Serve on departmental, college, and university committees.

Skills

Biochemistry research

Teaching

Research collaboration

Education

PhD in Biochemistry

Postdoctoral Research experience

Tools

Laboratory techniques

Job description

About The University Of Kansas

The University of Kansas is the state’s flagship university, an R-1 institution and one of just 71 invited members of the prestigious Association of American Universities. Our university consistently earns high rankings for academics and recognition as a premier research university (engaging in $611 million of research in fiscal year 2025).

University of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

Job posting number: #7371531

Posted: September 28, 2026

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

ob Description

About The University Of Kansas

The University of Kansas is the state’s flagship university, an R-1 institution and one of just 71 invited members of the prestigious Association of American Universities. Our university consistently earns high rankings for academics and recognition as a premier research university (engaging in $611 million of research in fiscal year 2025).

KU has 25 programs ranked in the U.S. News & World Report top 25 among public universities, including #1 rankings for graduate programs in paleontology and special education. KU has 65 ranked graduate programs and is ranked 31st in best value among public institutions in 2026. KU offers more than 8,000 courses, 460 degree and certificate programs, and more than 200 fields of study. The University values global engagement with more than 150 programs of international study and cooperative research and offers more than 200 study abroad programs. As of Fall 2025, student enrollment for the Lawrence-Edwards campus was 27,212 representing all 50 states and 115 countries.

At KU we make it our mission to educate leaders, build healthy communities, and make discoveries that change the world. We aspire to be an exceptional learning community that lifts each other and advances society. KU’s strategic plan Jayhawks Rising is focused on objectives to accomplish this vision through three mission-based priorities of student success, healthy and vibrant communities, research, and discovery.

KU’s research residential campus is in the center of a vibrant and culturally-rich community — a quintessential college town. Visitors, students and new employees from outside the area enjoy discovering the many wonders of Lawrence, including a thriving downtown, diverse local and regional events, area lakes, vibrant arts and music scenes, and an indelible history. Home to nearly 95,000 people, Lawrence is located 45 minutes west of Kansas City and 30 minutes east of Topeka, the state capital. Along with the music, arts, culture and sports experiences offered at KU and in Lawrence, the short drive to Kansas City provides quick access to historic jazz clubs, museums, world-class music and theatre venues, and professional sports teams.

About The College

The College emphasizes interdisciplinary, experiential learning and global awareness, houses a vibrant university wide Honors Program that highlights undergraduate research and service activities, and has created strong affiliations with outstanding cross-disciplinary research centers. Faculty and academic staff have emphasized the importance of continuing and expanding on relationships with centers and entities including the Biodiversity Institute, Kansas Biological Survey, Kansas Geological Survey, the Hall Center for the Humanities, the Life Span Institute, the Institute for Policy and Social Research, the Spencer Museum of Art and the Natural History Museum. These relationships have brought a broad range of disciplines together to pursue and conduct sponsored research and education at the international, national, state, regional and local levels, and have created employment structures in which faculty and academic staff share appointments to emphasize collaboration. College faculty and research staff are welcomed as members in all KU’s designated research centers and institutes. The College is home to internationally recognized scholars and scientists who brought in $44M in research funding in FY 2021, nearly 30% of the total funded research at KU Lawrence.

Maintain An Active And Productive Research Program That Includes

• Substantial and sufficient efforts to obtain external research funding,
• Publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals, and
• Presenting research at national or international scientific conferences.

40% RESEARCH

• Substantial and sufficient efforts to obtain external research funding,
• Publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals, and
• Presenting research at national or international scientific conferences.

40% TEACHING

• Educate undergraduate and graduate students in Department of Molecular Bioscience courses
• Mentor students in research, including serving as a thesis/dissertation chairperson.

20% SERVICE

• Serve on committees at the departmental, College, and University levels as opportunities arise.
• Participate in professional service.
• Participate in departmental meetings.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Biochemistry or a related discipline.
• Postdoctoral Researcher experience.
• Demonstrate excellence in Biochemistry-related research, evidenced by preprints and publications highlighting past research successes, and a research statement highlighting current and future research goals.
• Commitment to teaching courses in Biochemistry, as evidenced by educational background and statement of teaching philosophy

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