Job Summary
The Department of Biochemistry ( https://biochem.wisc.edu/ ) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, faculty position. We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in solid state nuclear magnetic resonance (ssNMR) and its application to biological systems or development of new NMR methods and technology. We welcome candidates committed to democratizing access to NMR through community engagement, outreach, and training in the tradition…
of the National Magnetic Resonance Facility at Madison (NMRFAM).
The successful candidate will join a strong and collaborative department with broad and complementary strengths across the biochemical sciences. Current research areas include structural biology, virology, metabolism, gene regulation, cell and molecular biology, chemical biology, biophysics, systems biology, synthetic biology and computational biology. The department fosters a highly interactive environment, with a culture of collaboration and intellectual exchange that supports interdisciplinary research and innovation.
The scientific environment at UW–Madison provides exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across the biological sciences, engineering, and data science. Faculty benefit from access to state-of-the-art facilities and centers, including the NMRFAM, the UW-Madison Cryo-EM Research Center, and many other advanced resources that support all aspects of biochemistry. The university’s collaborative culture and strong cross-disciplinary programs create a uniquely supportive setting for developing innovative and impactful research programs.
The position is an academic (9-month) tenure-track (junior) or tenured (mid-career or senior) faculty position. The successful applicant will be expected to establish an ambitious, externally funded research program and contribute to our core missions of undergraduate and graduate teaching and service.
Key Job Responsibilities
Developing and directing a well-recognized and extramurally funded research program; working collaboratively to develop NMRFAM technology, user outreach and training programs; teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses and contributing to curriculum updates and innovations to educate a diverse student body; mentoring graduate students and supervising their research; participating in departmental and university faculty governance; contributing to professional and public service, and participating in interdisciplinary and collaborative efforts with other departments, schools, and colleges.
Department
Department of Biochemistry, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (https://biochem.wisc.edu/)
Work Type
Faculty Full Time: 100%
Location
Madison, Wisconsin
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, in HF DeLuca Biochemistry Laboratories.
Appointment Type, Duration
Ongoing (tenured)/Renewable (tenure-track)
Anticipated Begin Date
AUGUST 23, 2027 (first day of academic year), but this is negotiable.
Compensation
Negotiable - ACADEMIC (9 months)
Required Qualifications
The successful candidate will have an excellent academic record, a vision for an innovative and impactful research program, the skills to implement it, and a commitment to high quality and inclusive undergraduate and graduate instruction and mentoring.
Applicants at any rank are encouraged to apply. At the rank of Associate or (full) Professor the selected candidate's qualifications must be sufficient to meet the requirements for tenure in the Department of Biochemistry, in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison by the position start date.
All requirements must be met by position start date
Preferred Qualifications
Education
Required: PhD in biochemistry or a relevant biological science, physical science, or engineering discipline.
Additional Information
NMRFAM has a 40 year history of being at the forefront of biological NMR research in the US. NMRFAM is dedicated to making cutting-edge NMR instruments and methods available to all scientists; to developing new NMR instrumentation, methods and data analysis; and to making NMR accessible to biological science researchers without significant NMR expertise. This mission, namely to make the technology, data analysis, and training available to UW-Madison faculty, staff and students, and researchers from the state of Wisconsin and across the United States, strives to embody the Wisconsin Idea in a format appropriate for this highly advanced technology.
NMRFAM has been very successful in obtaining large NIH and NSF grants for both user program support and technology development. Faculty associated with NMRFAM are expected to contribute to development of new technology, user outreach, and our training mission. Significant investments by the Biochemistry Department, CALS, and our recent NSF award for the 1.1 GHz NMR have greatly increased the solid-state NMR capabilities of NMRFAM. The ideal candidate would have a research focus in this area to make best use of the available instrumentation. They will collaborate with other NMRFAM faculty and staff to lead NMRFAM technology development, keep NMRFAM at the forefront of the field, attract top staff and students, and lead the US biological NMR community.
How to Apply
Applicants will be asked to upload a single .pdf file comprising of:
- a cover letter highlighting your relevant training, skills, or experience including any expertise in solid state NMR and its application, or development of new NMR methods and technology,
- a 2-page statement of research,
- a 1-page teaching interests, and
- a curriculum vitae.
- Applicants must also provide contact information for three references within the application.
The deadline for assuring full consideration is October 30th, 2026; however, positions may remain open and applications may be considered until all positions are filled.
Contact Information
For questions about position details please contact:
Katherine Henzler-Wildman - Professor - henzlerwildm@wisc.edu
For questions about application status/updates, or technical assistance please contact:
Megan Sullivan - Human Resources - megan.sullivan@wisc.edu
Institutional Statement on Diversity
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.