Position overview Position title: Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Biochemistry Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment. See Table 1. The salary range for this position is $84,100-$220,500. “Off-scale salaries” and other components of pay, i.e., a salary that is higher than the published system-wide salary at the designated rank and step,
are offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions. Percent time: 100% Anticipated start: July 1, 2027 Position duration: Tenure- Track Positions Application Window Open date: August 18, 2026 Next review date: Thursday, Oct 1, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Saturday, Nov 21, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue
to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of California, Merced invites applications for two tenure-track or tenured faculty positions in Biochemistry at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level. The anticipated start date is July
1, 2027. One position is at the Assistant Professor level and the other position is open-rank (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level). We seek innovative scientists whose research addresses fundamental biochemical questions using experimental, computational, or interdisciplinary approaches. All areas of biochemistry will be considered, including (but not limited to) enzymology, structural biology, metabolic
biochemistry, chemical biology, and biomolecular interactions. Candidates whose research complements and strengthens existing departmental expertise and fosters collaborative opportunities across campus are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will be expected to: • Establish and maintain a robust, externally funded research program. • Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in biochemistry and
related fields. • Mentor students at all levels and contribute to a diverse, inclusive academic environment. As the newest R1 university in the University of California system, UC Merced is committed to excellence in scholarship and teaching with global, state, and local impact. We seek faculty colleagues who share our dedication to advancing discovery, innovation, and academic excellence. UC Merced is the only R1
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