Faculty in Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry

Job Title
Faculty in Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry

Requisition Number
FE04965

Working Title

Department Name
7H180:Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Type of Position
Faculty

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track

Required Education

Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree

Required Related Experience

Research areas of interest include structural and cellular biology of cardiovascular, muscle, neurological, and metabolic diseases, cancer (including interest in pediatric oncology) and developmental biology.

Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A

Job Summary

The Department of Molecular & Cellular Biochemistry at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the assistant professor level. Candidates must possess a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree. Extramural funding is not required; however applicants should have potential to develop a robust, extramurally funded research program. Competitive start-up funds and appropriate space will be offered.

We are particularly interested in candidates whose research area complements existing departmental strengths in the structural and cellular biology of cardiovascular, muscle, neurological, and metabolic diseases, cancer (including interest in pediatric oncology) and developmental biology. Translational research programs that encompass aspects of both basic and clinical research are of special interest, particularly those that make use of mass spectroscopy-based approaches, advanced organoid models or single-cell/spatial —omics and bioinformatic approaches. The Department offers a stimulating and collaborative environment, with a strong graduate program, and extensive shared, state-of-the-art equipment. The University of Kentucky houses an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, a federally supported Alzheimer’s Disease Center, and a Center for Clinical and Translational Science. In addition, the University is undergoing a significant expansion of its biomedical research program.

Initial evaluation of applicants will begin September 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should visit https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/642068 to access the online faculty application. Required application materials include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, description of current and future research (≤ 3 pages) (specific request 1), teaching philosophy (1-2 pages) (specific request 2), and contact information for three references. Inquiries may be directed to the Chair of the Faculty Search Committee at: biochem@uky.edu

For further information about the Department, please visit: https://medicine.uky.edu/departments/biochemistry/

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes

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