Description
The Department of Biochemistry at Case Western Reserve University invites applications for tenure-track faculty or tenured faculty positions. While applications from individuals with interests in any area of biochemistry are encouraged, areas of particular interest include cell signaling pathways, chromatin biology, metabolism, cancer metabolism and RNA biology. A special emphasis is placed on how these areas pertain to fundamental aspects of human diseases.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications: Successful candidates are expected to develop innovative and externally funded research programs, participate in departmental education programs, and contribute to service opportunities. Candidates should have a PhD and/or MD with a strong record of research accomplishments. Candidates at the Assistant Professor level will have significant postdoctoral research experience with the potential for developing an extramurally funded and nationally recognized research program, while candidates at the Associate or Full Professor level will have a funded and nationally/internationally recognized research program.
The Department of Biochemistry offers competitive startup packages, excellent laboratory space and core facilities, and a highly collaborative environment.
How to Apply: Review of applicants will begin on September 28, 2026. Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement, and three confidential letters of recommendation to our online application portal:
Biochemistry faculty search committee
http://apply.interfolio.com/185982
You will request letters of recommendation directly in Interfolio by entering each reference’s name, email address, and message to the recommender. Given that the search is open rank with broadly defined scholarly interests, we ask that applicants clearly specify within the cover letter the intended rank they are applying for and their field(s) of expertise. Questions may be directed to biocfacsearch@case.edu.
The annual starting base salary range for this position for Assistant Professor is 120-135K, for Associate Professor 135 to 180K, full Professor starting at 185K to 215K. CWRU considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off.
Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, protected veteran status, disability, age and genetic information.
Case Western Reserve University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities Applications requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the CWRU Office of Equity at 216.368.3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.
