Assistant Professor in Structural Biology

Instruct-ERIC; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University in Providence, RI invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Structural Biology. The successful candidate will build an independent program in biomolecular structure biology and connect with RNA Biology, Aging, and Alzheimer's research efforts.

They will also serve in the Structural Biology Core Facility, fostering collaborations across the Division of Biology and Medicine.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Structural Biology, Cell Biology, or a closely related discipline.
• Postdoctoral experience demonstrating a strong track record of scholarly research achievement in structural biology.
• Demonstrated ability or clear potential to establish a nationally recognized, externally funded research program in structural biology.
• A strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education with the ability to teach Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or Genetics.

Responsibilities

• Bridge connecting several Brown research centers: RNA Biology, Aging, and Alzheimer's Disease.
• Serve as a primary user, advocate, and key contributor to the shared Structural Biology Core Facility.
• Drive high-impact collaborative research across the Division of Biology and Medicine.

Skills

Postdoctoral experience

Research Excellence

Teaching & Mentorship

Education

Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Structural Biology, Cell Biology, or a closely related discipline.

Job description

Jobs in Structural Biology and Related Fields

Assistant Professor in Structural Biology

Brown University, United States

The Department of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and Biochemistry (MCB) in the Division of Biology and Medicine at Brown University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor.

They seek an outstanding scientist specializing in biomolecular structure biology (including but not limited to Cryo-EM, NMR, X-ray crystallography) to establish an innovative, independent experimental research program. The successful candidate will serve as a vital bridge connecting several research centers at Brown: RNA Biology, Aging, and Alzheimer's Disease. They are particularly interested in candidates whose research addresses fundamental molecular mechanisms—such as protein misfolding in aging, structural bases of neurodegenerative disorders, or RNA/protein complex machinery—and who can translate these insights across multidisciplinary collaborations.

The candidate will also serve as a primary user, advocate, and key contributor to the shared Structural Biology Core Facility in the Division of Biology and Medicine, driving high-impact collaborative research across the Division of Biology and Medicine.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Structural Biology, Cell Biology, or a closely related discipline.
• Postdoctoral experience demonstrating a strong track record of scholarly research achievement in structural biology, biophysical chemistry, and related fields.
• Research Excellence: Demonstrated ability or clear potential to establish a nationally recognized, externally funded research program in structural biology.
• Teaching & Mentorship: A strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, with the ability to deliver impactful instruction in areas such as Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or Genetics.

Deadline for applications: Dec 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time