Tenure-Track Faculty Positions (Open Rank)

Howard University College of Medicine; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Howard University College of Medicine invites applications for open-rank tenure-track faculty positions in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. Successful candidates will build competitive, extramurally funded research programs and contribute to the education of medical, dental, and graduate students at an historic institution committed to equity in biomedical science.

Ideal candidates will have a Ph.D. or equivalent in Biochemistry or Molecular Biology, postdoctoral experience, and a track record

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field; postdoctoral experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop competitive, extramurally funded and collaborative research programs in biochemistry and/or molecular biology.
• Contribute to instruction of medical, dental, and graduate students in related topics.
• Advise and mentor students and supervise original dissertation research.

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field

Job description

Tenure-Track Faculty Positions (Open Rank)

Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Howard University College of Medicine

The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology invites applications for open-rank tenure-track faculty positions. We seek outstanding scientists to establish innovative, high-impact research programs in contemporary areas of biochemistry and/or molecular biology. Successful candidates will contribute to the instruction and education of medical, dental, and graduate students. Applicants who are enthusiastic about contributing to our mission of advancing biomedical discovery and professional education are strongly encouraged to apply.

Research Expectations:

The successful candidates will develop competitive, extramurally funded, and collaborative programs in areas including, but not limited to:

• Core Biochemistry & Molecular Biology: Enzymology, metabolic regulation, structural biochemistry, nucleic acid-based processes
• Mechanisms & Translation: Redox biology, signal transduction, molecular mechanisms underlying cellular functions and diseases
• Disease-relevant Biochemistry: Pathways with direct relevance to human health
• Cross-disciplinary collaborations to address health disparities
• Applications of genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, or other multi-omics approaches to cellular processes in health and disease

Instruction & Mentorship:

• Teaching: Contribute to instruction of medical, dental, and graduate students in areas such as signal transduction, metabolism, protein structure and function, gene regulation, and biochemical pathways.
• Mentorship: Advise and mentor students and supervise original dissertation research.

Qualifications

• Education: Ph.D. or equivalent in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field; postdoctoral experience is required.
• Scholarship: Demonstrated productivity and a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Funding: Evidence of current extramural funding (R01, K99/R00, R21, or equivalent), or high potential to secure competitive grants (e.g., NIH, NSF, foundations).
• Teaching: Experience in biochemistry, molecular biology, or related fields is desirable but not required.

Howard University, a leader in training underrepresented scientists and clinicians, values translational research that bridges basic discovery and patient care. Join us in shaping the future of biomedical education and equity-driven science.

Howard University is an equal opportunity employer.