Applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a description of past and current research activities (up to 2 pages), a summary of future research plans (up to 2 pages), a summary of commitment to and plans for creating a diverse and inclusive scientific environment (1 page), and contact information including email address of three references. Materials should be addressed to Dr. Phyllis Hanson, Chair of Biological Chemistry and submitted via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/110681

Please address any questions to Amanda Howard (amanhowa@umich.edu).

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What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

The Department of Biological Chemistry at the University of Michigan Medical School invites applications for tenure-track at the Assistant Professor level. We seek outstanding colleagues whose research defines and addresses cutting-edge questions in any area of biochemistry to join our inclusive and richly collaborative community that prioritizes both transformative science and training the next generation of scientific leaders.

Successful candidates will be part of a vibrant interdisciplinary environment with interests that span a wide range of fundamental questions and molecular, cellular, and organismal systems. Qualifications include a Ph.D. and/or M.D., a strong record of research accomplishments, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in the biomedical sciences. Applicants for Associate and Full Professor should have a history of exceptional independent research, funding, and contributions to the scientific community. Further information about the Department is available at http://www.biochem.med.umich.edu/. 

Qualifications include a Ph.D. and/or M.D., an excellent record of research accomplishments, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in the biomedical sciences.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

This position is posted as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor /Professor. The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon candidate's qualifications.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.