Assistant Professor in Structural Biochemistry & Cryo-EM

Uc-SAN-Dieg; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in structural biochemistry, with emphasis on cryo-electron microscopy, membrane protein biochemistry, molecular machines, and chemical biology approaches to macromolecular structure and mechanism.

The successful candidate will lead an interdisciplinary research program, collaborate across departments, and utilize UCSD facilities including cryo-EM, X-ray crystallography, NMR, and Mass Spectrometry facilities.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Molecular Biology, Chemical Biology, or closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead an independent research program in structural biochemistry and related areas.
• Teach biochemistry, chemical biology, and related topics at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Collaborate with UCSD facilities and other departments to advance macromolecular structure research.

Skills

Teaching experience

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Cryo-EM interest

Education

PhD in Biochemistry/Biophysics/Molecular Biology/Chemical Biology

Job description

UC San Diego invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in structural biochemistry, with emphasis on cryo-electron microscopy, membrane protein biochemistry, molecular machines, and chemical biology approaches to macromolecular structure and mechanism.

The successful candidate will lead an interdisciplinary research program, collaborate across departments, and utilize UCSD facilities including cryo-EM, X-ray crystallography, NMR, and Mass Spectrometry facilities.