Tenure-track Assistant Professor Position at Duke University School of Medicine

Instruct-ERIC; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University invites applications for a junior tenure-track faculty position in Biochemistry and Cell Biology at the Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, NC. The candidate will establish an innovative research program integrating in vivo and quantitative approaches, leveraging Cryo-ET where appropriate.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in a related biomedical field, with a compelling plan for future research and a strong mentoring philosophy.

Qualifications

• PhD in a biomedical field relevant to biochemistry and cell biology.
• Strong track record of creativity and productivity.
• Excellent plan for future research and collaboration.
• Experience mentoring graduate and postgraduate students.

Responsibilities

• Develop productive and innovative research program.
• Secure external funding.
• Mentor graduate and post-graduate trainees.
• Engage in collaboration with Duke's research community.

Skills

Biochemistry

Cell biology

Structural biology

Cryo-ET

Enzymology & biophysics

Genomics

Quantitative biology

Q-Bio

AI-Bio

Education

Ph.D. in biomedical field

Tools

Cryo-ET

Job description

Jobs in Structural Biology and Related Fields

Tenure-track Assistant Professor Position at Duke University School of Medicine

Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, United States

The Duke University Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology invites applications for a junior tenure-track faculty position. They welcome applications from all fields of biochemistry and cell biology. Applicants whose research program studies significant biological questions at the cusp of biochemistry and cell biology by leveraging in vivo and quantitative approaches and state-of-the-art techniques such as CryoET are especially encouraged. Successful candidates will demonstrate a track record of creativity and productivity, show potential for outstanding future achievements, and have a strong desire to integrate into Duke’s collaborative and expanding research community. Responsibilities include developing a productive and innovative research program, securing external funding, and actively participating in graduate and post-graduate training and mentorship. The department has an exceptional history in biomedical research innovation that includes two Nobel Laureates, HHMI investigators, and National Academy Members. Strengths include structural biology, enzymology & biophysics, genomics, quantitative biology (Q-Bio), developmental biology, neuroscience, and AI-Bio research programs.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in a biomedical research field relevant to this search. The application package should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a three-page statement of research (organized as a one-page summary of past research accomplishments and a two-page summary of your future research plans), a half-page statement of mentoring philosophy, a half-page statement of how you envision collaborating with current faculty, and 3 letters of recommendation. All applications should be submitted through the online jobs page

Please note that Duke specifically seeks information about past misconduct or policy violations (in the past ten (10) years) and/or relevant pending investigations as part of the application process. Disclosures will not be an automatic bar to hiring but, instead, will initiate further dialogue regarding past actions and steps taken to address them. Disclosures will not be shared with search committees during the application review process. Duke University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Important Dates: Applications should be submitted in their most complete form and received by no later than November 1, 2026, for full consideration.