Faculty in Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Posting Details Job Title Faculty in Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry Requisition Number FE04965 Working Title Department Name 7H180:Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Tenure Track Required
Education Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree Required Related Experience Research areas of interest include structural and cellular biology of cardiovascular, muscle, neurological, and metabolic diseases, cancer (including interest in pediatric oncology) and developmental biology. Required License/Registration/Certification N/A Job Summary The Department of Molecular & Cellular Biochemistry at the University of
Kentucky invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the assistant professor level. Candidates must possess a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree. Extramural funding is not required; however applicants should have potential to develop a robust, extramurally funded research program. Competitive start-up funds and appropriate space will be offered. We are particularly interested in candidates whose
research area complements existing departmental strengths in the structural and cellular biology of cardiovascular, muscle, neurological, and metabolic diseases, cancer (including interest in pediatric oncology) and developmental biology. Translational research programs that encompass aspects of both basic and clinical research are of special interest, particularly those that make use of mass spectroscopy-based
approaches, advanced organoid models or single-cell/spatial —omics and bioinformatic approaches. The Department offers a stimulating and collaborative environment, with a strong graduate program, and extensive shared, state-of-the-art equipment. The University of Kentucky houses an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, a federally supported Alzheimer’s Disease Center, and a Center for Clinical and Translational
Science. In addition, the University is undergoing a significant expansion of its biomedical research program. Initial evaluation of applicants will begin September 15, 2026 and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should visit https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/642068 to access the online faculty application. Required application materials include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, description of
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