TT Assistant Professor

1000scholars; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University’s Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology invites applications for a junior tenure-track faculty position in biochemistry and cell biology, with emphasis on in vivo and quantitative approaches leveraging CryoET.

Successful candidates will develop an innovative research program, secure external funding, and actively participate in graduate and post‑graduate training and mentorship within Duke’s collaborative community.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biomedical field relevant to this search.
• Strong track record of research productivity and creativity.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor graduate students and postdocs.

Responsibilities

• Develop a productive and innovative research program.
• Secure external funding and manage grants.
• Mentor graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.
• Engage with Duke's collaborative research community.

Skills

Creativity

Mentorship

Collaboration

Independent research

Education

Ph.D. in biomedical field

Tools

Cryo-ET

Job description

Position Description

The Duke University Department of Biochemistry and Cell Biology invites applications for a junior tenure-track faculty position. We 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.

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.

Applications should be received by no later than November 1, 2026, for full consideration.

Duke University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.

Duke University aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourish. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Please note that Duke University 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.