Open Rank Professor - Plant Metabolism

The Department of Biochemistry and the Center for Plant Science Innovation at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) invite applications for a tenure-track nine-month (academic year) faculty position of open rank (assistant/associate/full professor). This appointment is apportioned as 80% research and 20% teaching.

Applicants are sought who will develop a vigorous, externally supported and internationally recognized research program that seeks to identify novel metabolic pathways, regulatory mechanisms, and/or biological processes with the goal of translating findings into strategies for crop improvement and/or bio-based products that support sustainable agriculture and biotechnology to enhance human health. Researchers will be able to leverage UNL’s extensive research infrastructure that includes the Plant Transformation Core Research Facility (PTCRF), multi-location biotech fields, and advanced field and greenhouse phenotyping platforms to validate and scale their discoveries.

The incumbent will also provide expertise to the educational mission of the Department of Biochemistry and the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources by contributing to the teaching of undergraduate and graduate courses in biochemistry.

The Department of Biochemistry provides a robust environment for molecular research, offering access to state-of-the-art resources through shared equipment and the Nebraska Center for Biotechnology. Candidates will have the opportunity to utilize the UNL Cryo-EM facility for structural biology, mass spectrometry for metabolomics and proteomics, and bioinformatics and systems biology computational resources.

The university offers a highly collaborative environment to develop plant-focused research programs with affiliated resources provided by the University Research Centers (Center for Plant Science Innovation, Center for Integrated Biomolecular Communication, Redox Biology Center, Center for Virology), Holland Computing Center, the Quantitative Life Sciences Initiative, Nebraska Innovation Campus and the Center for Biological Chemistry and Complex Biosystems graduate training programs. The University Research Centers and UNL provide cutting-edge research facilities that support multiple-omics, bioinformatics, supercomputing, flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, TEM, SEM, and metabolic engineering. A competitive start-up package and appropriate laboratory and office space will be offered.

The successful candidate must have:

• A PhD or equivalent degree in biochemistry, plant science, or related field
• Two or more years of postdoctoral experience
• A Strong record of original research in plant biochemistry as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications

Preference will be given to applicants with:

• Experience in grant writing
• Experience teaching in biochemistry or related fields
• Experience with mentoring students
• Excellent communication skills
• Expertise in integrated biochemical, structural, and molecular genetic approaches in plant metabolism
• Demonstrated potential for collaborative research

Review of applications to begin on December 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled or the search is closed. To view details of the position and create an application, go to University of Nebraska-Lincoln | Open Rank Professor - Plant Metabolism.

Search for position F_260106. Click on “Apply to this job” and then “Faculty Application.”

Complete the application and attach the following documents:

1) a letter of interest that describes your qualifications for the job, anticipated contributions;

2) your curriculum vitae;

3) contact information for three professional references;

4) statements that describe your philosophy and approach to teaching and research

5) a statement describing your experience working in teams or groups and your anticipated contributions to creating environments in which every person and every interaction matters (2 page maximum; see https://ianr.unl.edu/guidance-applicant-statements-about-contributions-teams-or-groups/ for guidance in writing this statement) [Combine #4 and #5 and submit under “Other Document”]

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