Description
Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Division of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and School of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL 62901
The Division of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at SIU Carbondale’s School of Medicine and the School of Chemical & Biomolecular Sciences in SIUC’s College of Agricultural, Life, and Physical Sciences invite applications for a joint tenure-track Assistant Professor position effective July 1, 2026. Southern Illinois University is a Research 1 (R1) Institution that offers Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. degrees. A successful candidate will join a vibrant and interdisciplinary environment known for its success in securing major (NIH/NSF/DOE/DOD) federal funding, including 7 NSF CAREER awardees and multiple NIH grants including MIRA, R01, and R15 awards for the current faculty. The selected candidate will be expected to develop and maintain a vigorous externally-funded research program, mentor graduate students and undergraduate researchers, and teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels as well as contribute to the medical school curriculum. The position includes a 100% time, tenure track, 12-month state-funded salary and spacious research facilities.
Review of applications will begin December 1, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants shall submit a curriculum vitae, a research plan, a statement of teaching philosophy, and arrange to have three reference letters sent to: Faculty Search Committee, c/o Judith Davie, Department of Biomedical Sciences, School of Medicine, Mail Code 4413, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, 1245 Lincoln Drive, Carbondale, IL 62901, or biosci@siumed.edu.
SIU Carbondale is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that strives to enhance its ability to develop a diverse faculty and staff and to increase its potential to serve a diverse student population. All applications are welcomed and encouraged and will receive consideration.
Requirements
All applicants must have a Ph.D. with research experience and a focus on biochemistry or a related subfield. The specific area of research of the candidate should be competitive for extramural funding. At least two years of postdoctoral experience (by the time of hire) is strongly preferred. This is a security-sensitive position. Before any offer of employment is made, the university will conduct a pre-employment investigation, which includes a criminal background check. Additional departmental and job information can be obtained via the following web address: http://www.siu.edu/jobs.
