Assistant Professor of Biochemistry

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor.The successful candidate will establish an independent, externally funded research program and teach undergraduate and graduate courses in their area of expertise. Candidates in the broadly defined area of biochemistry/biophysics, including computational biochemistry/biophysics, are encouraged to apply. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is part of a thriving R1 research institution, offering a stimulating environment for interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. Faculty balance research, teaching, and service with a typical teaching load of one course per semester. The department provides a collegial and supportive environment for faculty development. We have state-of-the-art facilities for modern chemical research, including advanced instrumentation for X-ray, NMR, mass spectrometry, materials characterization, and high-performance computing. Fayetteville is a vibrant and rapidly growing city consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States. Located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains, Fayetteville offers a high quality of life with a thriving arts and culture scene and exceptional outdoor recreational opportunities. Fayetteville and surrounding neighborhoods boast top-rated public school systems in the state. Northwest Arkansas is home to several Fortune 500 companies, including Walmart, Tyson Foods, and J.B. Hunt Transport Services. Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. in biochemistry or a related field and at least one year of postdoctoral experience. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr ACS