Associate Professor with Tenure in Computational Biochemistry
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Job Location:
Blacksburg, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
The Department of Biochemistry at Virginia Tech invites applications from outstanding scientists for an academic-year tenured position at the rank of Associate Professor in the area of Computational Biochemistry. Of particular interest are individuals that utilize or develop cutting-edge modeling and simulation methods across different biomolecules and for the purpose of computer-aided drug design and application of data science in biochemistry research. The Department is highly collaborative and has research strengths in the areas of infectious disease microbial physiology/biochemistry molecular genetics computer modeling/simulation and drug design.
The Department of Biochemistry is housed within the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech a Land Grant Institution with a diverse research portfolio. Virginia Tech provides excellent core services including mass spectrometry genomics (both short- and long-read platforms) nuclear magnetic resonance Advanced Research Computing and the Discovery Lab for experiential learning.
The successful candidate is expected to build and maintain an internationally recognized and extramurally funded research program. As the Department currently mentors about 30 graduate students and 450 undergraduates the candidate is also expected to contribute to graduate and/or undergraduate teaching and mentoring including development of courses within the candidates expertise. All candidates must be fully committed to supporting a welcoming environment functioning as an active and collegial member of the departmental and university community. The position is 70% Research and 30% Teaching/Departmental Service.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law. All qualified applicants are welcome. This position requires occasional travel to attend conferences and meetings as well as a criminal conviction check.
Required Qualifications
Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry or a related field and must have sufficient credentials to be appointed at the rank of Associate Professor with tenure by the appointment start date.
Preferred Qualifications
The successful candidate should have (i) a track record of exemplary scholarship undergraduate and graduate teaching and service (ii) a strong portfolio of competitive extramural funding and (iii) a commitment to outstanding mentorship of both graduate and undergraduate students.
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Commensurate with Experience
Hours per week
40
Review Date
11/04/2025 (open until filled)
Additional Information
Review of applications will begin on November 04 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to provide: 1. Cover Letter; 2. Curriculum Vitae; 3. Research Statement (two page max.); 4. Teaching Statement (two page max.); and 5. Contact information for three (3) professional references.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Dr. Justin Lemkul at regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- AI
- Genetics
- Clinical Trials
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Program Development
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
About Johnson & Wales University: Founded in 1914, Johnson & Wales University is a private, nonprofit, accredited institution with campuses in Providence, Rhode Island, and Charlotte, North Carolina.
