Assistant Professor - AI/ML/Data Science in Biochemistry

Details
The Department of Biochemistry at the University of Utah (https://medicine.utah.edu/biochemistry) invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position with a focus on data-driven and AI-enabled biochemistry, as broadly defined. We anticipate hiring at the Assistant Professor level, although applications at all ranks (Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor) will be considered.

We welcome applicants who use AI and machine learning to drive the discovery and analysis of important biochemical mechanisms. Areas of study may include, but are not limited to: protein design and engineering; molecular structure, dynamics, and interactions of proteins and nucleic acids; functional proteomics; protein–ligand interactions and chemical biology; membrane and lipid biochemistry; and multimodal analysis of biochemical and cellular pathways. We are particularly interested in investigators who can transform fundamental biochemical research by opening new ways to discover, interrogate, and manipulate molecular mechanisms, with the potential to ultimately impact human health and medicine.

Job Summary

Successful candidates will join a vibrant and growing research community with a strong commitment to building a broad and excellent research and teaching environment. The Department of Biochemistry is located on the Utah Health Sciences Campus in Salt Lake City and currently has 25 tenure-track faculty. Areas of research expertise amongst our faculty are diverse, and range from structural, chemical, and cell biology, to metabolism, RNA biochemistry and genetics. Faculty in our Department benefit from the tight-knit, supportive and collaborative research environment at the University of Utah, including state-of-the-art research facilities and access to a talented pool of PhD students from the University of Utah’s Bioscience PhD programs.
Candidates will be expected to lead a strong externally funded research program, contribute to PhD and medical student education, and provide service and leadership to the University and their scientific field. Successful candidates will also have the ability to teach and mentor our range of different students successfully.

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

Priority Deadline
November 1st, 2026.

How to apply

Please apply at https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/208988. Upload a cover letter with contact information for 3 references, current CV, a research statement (3-page max), and a statement describing your approach to mentoring and community building (1-page max). Reference letters will be automatically solicited upon application processing.
General questions related to this advertisement can be directed to Amity Mower at amity.mower@biochem.utah.edu. This position has no patient contact.

The anticipated starting date is June 1, 2027, but may be negotiable.

Notice
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

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