Sign InCreate ProfileEnglish (US)Assistant Professor of Biochemistry & Molecular BiologyAlbuquerque, NM, United States|req37964Posted on: 9/17/2026 Back to SearchAssistant Professor of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Posting Numberreq37964 Employment TypeFaculty Faculty TypeTenure/Tenure-Track Hiring DepartmentBiochemistry Molecular Biology (801A) Academic LocationSchool of Medicine Benefits EligibleThe University
of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information. Position SummaryPosition Description: The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of New Mexico (UNM) School of Medicine
invites applications for one tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level. Candidates that bring innovative approaches to studying fundamental problems related to the Department's key focus areas are encouraged to apply. Areas of interest include metabolism and metabolism related diseases, including gastrointestinal disorders, cancer, aging, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. (The scientific excellence of the
candidates is of more importance than the specific area of research.) The successful candidate will be expected to establish a dynamic research program and aggressively pursue extramural funding. In addition, successful candidate will be expected to excel at undergraduate, graduate and medical school-level teaching while contributing to student success through mentoring and research training. Using innovative and
modern pedagogy, the successful candidate will be expected to progressively contribute to the Department's teaching mission that incorporates both classroom and laboratory training of undergraduate, graduate and medical students. Environment: The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is an actively growing department committed to training and fostering the career development of junior faculty. These
faculty are expected to join the next generation of researchers performing multidisciplinary and collaborative research (basic and translational) that will address the health issues facing the state and the nation. The Department has an established reputation for using innovative methods to achieve teaching excellence, and maintains a nationally recognized, ASBMB-accredited undergraduate biochemistry program. The
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