Assistant Professor in Structural Biology

The Department of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and Biochemistry (MCB) in the Division of Biology and Medicine at Brown University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor.

We seek an outstanding scientist specializing in biomolecular structure biology (including but not limited to Cryo-EM, NMR, X-ray crystallography) to establish an innovative, independent experimental research program. The successful candidate will serve as a vital bridge connecting several research centers at Brown: RNA Biology, Aging, and Alzheimer's Disease. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research addresses fundamental molecular mechanisms - such as protein misfolding in aging, structural bases of neurodegenerative disorders, or RNA/protein complex machinery - and who can translate these insights across multidisciplinary collaborations.

The candidate will also serve as a primary user, advocate, and key contributor to the shared Structural Biology Core Facility in the Division of Biology and Medicine, driving high-impact collaborative research across the Division of Biology and Medicine.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Structural Biology, Cell Biology, or a closely related discipline.
• Postdoctoral experience demonstrating a strong track record of scholarly research achievement in structural biology, biophysical chemistry, and related fields.
• Research Excellence: Demonstrated ability or clear potential to establish a nationally recognized, externally funded research program in structural biology.
• Teaching & Mentorship: A strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate education, with the ability to deliver impactful instruction in areas such as Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or Genetics.

Application instructions

Candidates should submit the following:

(1) a cover letter describing their interest in the position (including general field of research) and their qualifications for this position;

(2) a three-page research statement, summarizing past achievements and detailing plans for an independent, externally funded research program;

(3) a statement of Teaching Philosophy & Mentorship outlining teaching interests in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or Genetics (two pages maximum);

(4) a one-page service statement;

(5) a curriculum vitae;

(6) three to five publications;

(7) applicants must have reference letter writers upload three letters that speak to the candidate’s potential as a scholar, colleague, mentor, and teacher directly to Interfolio.

For priority consideration, please submit no later than December 1, 2026.

For this position, Brown does not sponsor the H-1B visa classification to scholars who need immigration sponsorship in order to enter the U.S. and commence lawful employment under the terms of their appointment. Current H-1B visa holders can apply.