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Weill Cornell Medicine – Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

Weill Cornell Medicine – Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Overview Weill Cornell Medicine – Tenure-Track Assistant Professor

Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics Location: New York, NY

Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM) invites applications for a

tenure-track Assistant Professor

position in the newly established

Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics . We are conducting an open search for outstanding junior faculty whose research complements or expands our departmental strengths in

biochemistry, biophysics, and cell biology .

The Department is committed to advancing fundamental biomedical science by bridging molecular mechanisms to cellular and tissue-level understanding. Current research areas span

membrane biology, signaling, cytoskeletal dynamics, metabolism,

and

neurodegeneration , with expertise in technologies such as

cryo-EM, dynamic imaging of cells and molecules,

and

proteomics . Candidates with interdisciplinary approaches—including AI and computational biology—are also encouraged to apply.

We offer a

collaborative, multidisciplinary environment

with access to state-of-the-art core facilities and partnerships across the Tri-Institutional community in the Upper East Side in NY (WCM, MSKCC, Rockefeller University), as well as Cornell Tech, and Cornell University. The position includes

dedicated lab space, a competitive start-up package,

and structured

mentoring and promotion support.

Qualifications

PhD or MD/PhD in biochemistry, biophysics, cell biology or a related field

Demonstrated research excellence, collaborative mindset and potential for scientific leadership

Commitment to mentoring and teaching

Application Instructions Applications should include a cover letter, CV, research statement (1 page summarizing past work and 2 pages summarizing future goals and directions), and three references. Review of applications will begin

October 20, 2025 , and continue on a rolling basis. Interviews will commence early December, with the position expected to begin in 2026.

Apply here:

https://career4.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareerpvt?jobId=93118&company=C0000274692P&st=F465E7AF0E1AD46609FF9997228AFB235E5EAC68

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