Biochemistry Professor

Merrimack College is seeking a distinguished biochemist or molecular biologist to join our faculty as an Associate or Full Professor. This is a full-time 9-month appointment that will be made at the Associate or Full Professor level with tenure. The successful candidate will serve as a research leader at Merrimack, providing mentorship to junior faculty seeking extramural research funding.

The College is committed to growing focused areas of research distinction, enabling faculty to make high-impact contributions in their areas of expertise. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in creating an interdisciplinary hub for the Life Sciences at Merrimack College to facilitate faculty research and provide opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to contribute to the advancement of basic and translational science with real-world impact.

The successful candidate's research efforts will be supported by Merrimack's new Shared Instrumentation Research Facility (SIRF), a state-of-the-art life sciences research facility fully equipped with an array of instrumentation and a dedicated lab manager focused on supporting life sciences research.

The successful candidate will receive a highly competitive salary and start-up package to facilitate the transition of their research program to Merrimack College. We are dedicated to providing the necessary resources and infrastructure to enable our faculty to achieve their research goals and contribute to developing a cutting-edge research environment.

• Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related field.
• A successful record of maintaining a competitively funded research program that is nationally recognized.
• A sustained record of teaching, service, and scholarly achievements consistent with the rank of a tenured associate or full professor.
• A demonstrated track record of mentoring junior faculty.
• A demonstrated commitment to the enhancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion in research and teaching that aligns with Merrimack's Augustinian mission and Agenda for the Future.