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Assistant Professor - Biochemistry, Department of Chemistry- School of Arts and Sciences FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT The Department of Chemistry at Hunter College of the City University of New York (CUNY) invites applications for a tenure-track position in Biochemistry beginning Fall 2026 at the Assistant Professor rank. We encourage applications from candidates in any area of Biochemistry, including but not limited to studies of the structure and function of nucleic acids, proteins, or carbohydrates or the biochemistry of gene expression, with potential for collaboration with faculty in the department. Expertise in innovative approaches including analytical methods and computational tools is encouraged. QUALIFICATIONS Candidates must have: 1) a Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related discipline; 2) an outstanding record of scholarly publication and plans for an independent research program with the potential for external funding; and 3) a commitment to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in areas related to their scholarly interest. Credentials appropriate for an appointment to the CUNY doctoral faculty are required. Located in the Biomedical Corridor of the Upper East Side of Manhattan, Hunter College is a PhD-granting institution. Information about the department can be found at COMPENSATION Compensation is commensurate with experience within the range of $79,598-$94,909. CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development. CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will increase by 3.5% effective 9/1/26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement. HOW TO APPLY Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website or and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions. To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number 30851. Click on the