Assistant Professor – Biological Chemistry 509710 Amherst, Massachusetts, United States Academic Year (9 Months) College of Natural Sciences Full Time MSP On Site Tenure Track Faculty Opening on: Aug 25 2026 Title: Assistant Professor – Biological Chemistry Executive Area: Academic Affairs College/School/MBU: College of Natural Sciences Department: Chemistry Work Location: Amherst Schedule: Full Time Work
Arrangement: Onsite Job Summary The Department of Chemistry (http://www.umass.edu/chemistry) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a full-time, academic year, tenure-track faculty member to develop or continue a vigorous research program in Experimental Biological Chemistry; applications are particularly encouraged in Macromolecular Structure and Function using NMR. Essential Functions
The successful candidate will join a vibrant, collaborative and interdisciplinary biological chemistry and structural biology community at UMass Amherst. The candidate may choose to join the Molecular and Cell Biology Interdisciplinary Graduate Training Program (https://www.umass.edu/molecular-cellular/), the Institute for Applied Life Sciences (https://www.umass.edu/ials/) and the Biotechnology Training Program
(https://btp.umass.edu/) or the Chemistry Biology Interface Training Program (https://cbi.chem.umass.edu/). Minimum Qualifications We are seeking talented applicants qualified for Assistant Professor positions. Under exceptional circumstances, highly qualified candidates at other ranks will receive consideration. Women and applicants from other groups underrepresented in Chemistry are particularly encouraged to
apply. A Ph.D. degree or equivalent in Chemistry or a related field with relevant post-doctoral experience is required. Additional Details At UMass Amherst and in CNS, we strive to be a community where every individual feels a sense of belonging, where every individual is included, and where every individual is valued. These values and goals are reflected in the College of Natural Sciences’ Inclusive Excellence
framework and in the UMass Amherst’s For the Common Good: 2024–2034 Strategic Plan. This position is subject to final budgetary and administrative approval. Working Conditions Work is performed in a laboratory or healthcare setting and may involve exposure to chemicals or infectious diseases. Requires standing for extended periods of time and/or use of protective gear. Work Schedule and Work Arrangement Anticipated
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