Assistant Professor in Structural Biology and Biochemistry, Department of Molecular Biology & Biochemistry

Position overview

Salary range :

The salary range for this position is $111,800 - $133,300. See Professor and Professor of Teaching Series - Academic Year Regular Scales . "Off-scale salaries" and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step, are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Application Window

Open date : October 7, 2025

Next review date : Friday, Nov 7, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date : Saturday, Feb 28, 2026 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

The Department of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry in the Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences at UC Irvine invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professorship in Structural Biology and Biochemistry with a focus on spectroscopic (e.g., XAS, EPR, NMR, and DNP) and / or computational approaches (e.g., QM / MM, DFT) to investigate enzymatic systems, preferably containing metallocenters. However, qualified candidates in all areas of Enzymatic Structural Biology and Biochemistry are encouraged to apply. Applicants should hold a Ph.D., or M.D. or equivalent degree. The successful candidate is expected to develop an independent and internationally recognized research program and teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of a curriculum vitae, a 4-page statement of research interests and future research plans and a 1-page statement of teaching and mentoring experience. Please include contact details for three potential referees. Reference letters will only be solicited for candidates under serious consideration. The Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences offers a collegial environment where collaborative activities are valued. Research plans that identify synergistic connections with existing UC Irvine research programs are encouraged.

Application Link : https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09887

Review of applications will begin 30 days from the initial date of posting and the recruitment will remain open until the position is filled.

The UCI Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences faculty, staff, and graduate students worked diligently for two years on a remarkable process facilitated by our friends at Partnership Advantage to create eight Cultural Principles. The goal was to create, introduce, and foster a school culture that we both desire and deserve. By embracing these Cultural Principles, we aim to build an inclusive, supportive, and innovative environment that empowers everyone in our community to thrive and achieve their fullest potential (https : / / www.bio.uci.edu / about / biosci-cultural-principles / ). UCI is an HSI, an AANAPISI, and a charter member of the AAAS SEA Change initiative that supports institutional efforts to increase access and success for students, faculty and staff from groups in STEMM (https : / / www.aaas.org / news / four-new-charter-members-join-sea-change ).

Criteria for the research and teaching statements are provided below.

Please reflect on your personal and professional experiences, highlighting your past contributions and future commitments to advancing the campus goals / strategic plan / mission, among which are ensuring opportunity for all students and fostering a community of inclusion and belonging. These accomplishments and ambitions should be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service.

Research Statement (4 pages). This statement should :

• Detail your specific area of expertise and contributions to the field.
• Devote two pages to your previous research and the significance and impact of the work.
• Another two pages should describe your plan for your future research projects and how your research program will synergize with the research environment at UCI.

Teaching Statement (1 page). This statement should :

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Qualifications

Basic qualifications

(required at time of application)

All applicants with a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent at the time of application meet the basic qualifications.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Candidates are very welcome to discuss work related to inclusive excellence in any of their required statements.

Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

Cover Letter

Statement of Research

Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement .

Reference requirements

Reference letters will be requested at a later stage.

Apply link :

https : / / recruit.ap.uci.edu / JPF09887

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy .

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

APM - 035 : Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment .

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Irvine, CA