Careers at Virginia Tech

The Department of Biochemistry at Virginia Tech invites applications from outstanding scientists for an academic-year, tenured position at the rank of Associate Professor in the area of Computational Biochemistry. Of particular interest are individuals that utilize or develop cutting-edge modeling and simulation methods across different biomolecules and for the purpose of computer-aided drug design and application of data science in biochemistry research. The Department is highly collaborative and has research strengths in the areas of infectious disease, microbial physiology/biochemistry, molecular genetics, computer modeling/simulation, and drug design.

The Department of Biochemistry is housed within the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at Virginia Tech, a Land Grant Institution with a diverse research portfolio. Virginia Tech provides excellent core services including mass spectrometry, genomics (both short- and long-read platforms), nuclear magnetic resonance, Advanced Research Computing, and the Discovery Lab for experiential learning.

The successful candidate is expected to build and maintain an internationally recognized and extramurally funded research program. As the Department currently mentors about 30 graduate students and 450 undergraduates, the candidate is also expected to contribute to graduate and/or undergraduate teaching and mentoring, including development of courses within the candidate’s expertise. All candidates must be fully committed to supporting a welcoming environment, functioning as an active and collegial member of the departmental and university community. The position is 70% Research and 30% Teaching/Departmental Service.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law. All qualified applicants are welcome. This position requires occasional travel to attend conferences and meetings as well as a criminal conviction check.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in Biochemistry or a related field and must have sufficient credentials to be appointed at the rank of Associate Professor with tenure by the appointment start date.

The successful candidate should have (i) a track record of exemplary scholarship, undergraduate and graduate teaching, and service, (ii) a strong portfolio of competitive extramural funding, and (iii) a commitment to outstanding mentorship of both graduate and undergraduate students.

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Regular

Commensurate with Experience

40

11/04/2025 (open until filled)

Review of applications will begin on November 04, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to provide: 1. Cover Letter; 2. Curriculum Vitae; 3. Research Statement (two page max.); 4. Teaching Statement (two page max.); and, 5. Contact information for three (3) professional references.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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