Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

SUNY Upstate Medical University - Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at Upstate Medical University is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor to join our full-time faculty. The successful candidate will develop a well-funded research program addressing molecular mechanisms of disease that complements existing areas of strength in our department, including structural biology (X-ray crystallography, NMR, cryo-EM), metabolism, epigenetics, gene expression, genome stability, organelle biology and proteostasis. Faculty research programs are well supported by state-of-the-art core facilities (https://www.upstate.edu/research/facilities). The applicant will also contribute to graduate and medical teaching. The position comes with competitive start-up funds and is fully state-supported with a 12-month salary base and fringe benefits. Further information about the department can be found at http://www.upstate.edu/biochem.

Details of this opportunity include:

Applicants should have a Ph.D. or equivalent, postdoctoral experience, and a strong publication record. Apply online at careers.upstate.edu to job #91392 and attach your curriculum vitae with a research statement (of up to three pages) consisting of a summary of accomplishments and description of future plans. Also arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to the attention of the Chair of the search committee, Patricia Kane Ph.D., Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, at biochem@upstate.edu. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Upstate Medical University is a two-campus 715 bed multidisciplinary, academic medical center which serves as the tertiary care referral center for Syracuse and the Central New York region. Upstate Medical University is located in Syracuse, NY adjacent to Syracuse University and surrounded by numerous outdoor recreational opportunities, cultural events, and has nationally recognized public and private schools. The Upstate campus is located on University Hill along with Syracuse University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, creating opportunities for scientific exchange and collaborations.

We invite interested candidates to apply online to Job 91392 https://careers.upstate.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-syracuse-new-york-united-states-27f8015c-c1d0-4bcc-984f-53f04da61200

At SUNY Upstate Medical University we strive to promote a professional environment that encourages varied perspectives from faculty members with diverse life experiences. A respect for diversity is one of our core values. We are committed to recruiting and supporting a rich community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. We actively seek applications from women and members of underrepresented groups to contribute to the diversity of our university community in support of our teaching, research and clinical missions.