Associate Professor, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is a diverse research community with strengths in nuclear architecture, genomics, ancient DNA, structural biology, infectious disease, biophysics, and quantitative biology. In addition to a highly collaborative environment, UTMB offers many outstanding research facilities and benefits from adjacency to Galveston National Laboratory, which houses one of only two academic BSL-4 containment facilities in the United States. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology ( at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) in Galveston, Texas, invites applications for multiple tenure-track positions at all ranks (assistant, associate, or full professor) in the broad research areas of biochemistry, molecular biology, and computational biology. Areas of particular interest include genomics, artificial intelligence, and single cell and spatial methods. A Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) is required. Successful candidates are expected to develop and sustain an externally funded research program. The positions are anticipated to begin in Fall 2026. SALARY:Commensurate with experience. An attractive recruitment package including a competitive salary, generous start-up funding, and renovated laboratory space will be offered. Hiring decisions will be based solely on research accomplishments, scholarly potential, and educational contributions. Interested applicants should submit a single PDF file (<10 MB) containing: (1) a cover letter, (2) curriculum vitae, (3) a summary of research accomplishments and future goals (2–3 pages), (4) a teaching and mentoring statement (1 page), and (5) contact information for three references. The PDF should be sent by email to Erez Lieberman Aiden, Ph.D., at View email address on click.appcast.io. Review of applications will begin immediately.Equal Employment OpportunityUTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation