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Assistant Professor - Biochemistry

Medical College of Wisconsin
United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Aug 07, 2026
Position Summary: The Department of Biochemistry at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW), invites applications for a Tenure-Track Faculty appointment in its Program in Chemical Biology. Appointments at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor rank will be considered. We seek individuals who will develop and apply integrative methods in chemical biology and structural biology to understand the molecular basis of human health and advance therapeutic approaches to cure chronic diseases, particularly cancer, inflammation and neurodegeneration. Candidates with interests in epigenetics, GPCR signaling, glycobiology, or metabolic disorders are encouraged to apply. MCW is committed to biomedical research excellence. It offers competitive salary support, generous benefits and start-up packages with continued support beyond the start-up phase, as well as outstanding opportunities for collaboration with basic, translational, and clinical investigators. Position Highlights: Develop and apply integrative methods in chemical biology and structural biology research. Investigate the molecular mechanisms that influence human health and disease Advance therapeutic strategies aimed at treating chronic diseases, including cancer, inflammation, and neurodegenerative disorders. Conduct innovative research in areas such as epigenetics, GPCR signaling, glycobiology, and metabolic disorders. Collaborate with basic science, translational, and clinical investigators across disciplines. Contribute to the institution's mission of excellence in biomedical research. Secure and maintain an independent, externally funded research program. Mentor and support students, trainees, and junior researchers. Department/Division Highlights: The Department Biochemistry at MCW has a long history of outstanding research. Areas of research strength include cancer biology, cell signaling, glycobiology structural biology, and metabolism, supported by exceptional structural biology, chemical biology, and therapeutics development programs. MCW is the 3rd largest private medical school in the country. MCW is the lead member institution in the Clinical and Translational Science Institute of Southeast Wisconsin (CTSI-SW), together with Froedtert (a tertiary care adult hospital), Children's Wisconsin (a nationally ranked acute care pediatric hospital), the Versiti Blood Research Institute (a private institute focused on basic, translational, and clinical research of blood disorders), Marquette University, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee School of Engineering and the Clement J. Zablocki VA Research Facility and Medical Center. The highly collaborative research environment at MCW offers abundant opportunities for collaboration with basic scientists and clinicians on the campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC), which includes MCW, as well as Froedtert, Children's Wisconsin, and the Versiti Blood Research Institute. The Basic Science and Clinical Divisions of MCW are critical to its mission each driving the other to solve important human health problems. Institutional cores and service centers at MCW offer a comprehensive collection of incell, invitro, and insilico technologies that allow scientists to focus on the most significant biomedical research questions. These include state-of-the-art research resources across all areas of chemical and structural biology, including chemistry and screening infrastructure, computational biology and drug design, cryo-EM, crystallography, solution NMR, solid-state NMR, EPR, and a wide collection of biophysical technologies. Qualifications Applicants should have a PhD degree A demonstrated track record of research experience and productivity Medical College of Wisconsin The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state's only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation. Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children's Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually. The beautiful, safe and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children's Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research and community service. Commitment to MCW Values All of our endeavors at MCW, from our internal operations to our interactions with our partners, are driven by our shared organizational values: acting inCaringways - engaging inCollaborativeefforts - approaching our world withCuriosity- advancingInclusivepractices - demonstratingIntegrityin all we do - treating everyone withRespect. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity in backgrounds, experiences and perspectives through merit-based processes, and in alignment with all applicable laws. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. Our values define who we are, what we stand for and how we conduct ourselves at MCW. If you believe in embracing individuality and working together according to these principles to improve health for all, then MCW is the place for you. Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan's western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.6 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee's many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee's downtown is home to botanical gardens, lakefront museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, bustling nightlife, and award-winning restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities. Milwaukee has all the advantages of a large, vibrant city but without the stress or cost. MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.