Open Rank Professor - Plant Metabolism

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See: Notice of Nondiscrimination Working Title Open Rank Professor - Plant Metabolism Department Biochemistry-0831 Requisition Number F_260106 Posting Open Date 10/01/2026 Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 12/01/2026 Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Description of Work The Department of Biochemistry and the Center for Plant Science Innovation at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln ( UNL ) invite applications for a tenure-track nine-month (academic year) faculty position of open rank (assistant/associate/full professor). This appointment is apportioned as 80% research and 20% teaching. Applicants are sought who will develop a vigorous, internationally recognized research program that seeks to identify novel metabolic pathways, regulatory mechanisms and/or biological processes with the goal of translating findings into strategies for crop improvement and/or bio-based products that support sustainable agriculture and biotechnology to enhance human health. Researchers will be able to leverage UNL’s extensive research infrastructure that includes the Plant Transformation Core Research Facility ( PTCRF ), multi-location biotech fields, and advanced field and greenhouse phenotyping platforms, to validate and scale their discoveries.

The Department of Biochemistry provides a robust environment for molecular research, offering access to state-of-the-art resources through shared equipment and the Nebraska Center for Biotechnology. Candidates will have the opportunity to utilize the UNL Cryo-EM facility for structural biology, mass spectrometry for metabolomics and proteomics, and bioinformatics and systems biology computational resources. The university offers a highly collaborative environment to develop plant-focused research programs with affiliated resources provided by the University Research Centers (Center for Plant Science Innovation, Center for Integrated Biomolecular Communication, Redox Biology Center, Center for Virology), Holland Computing Center, the Quantitative Life Sciences Initiative, Nebraska Innovation Campus and the Center for Biological Chemistry and Complex Biosystems graduate training programs. The University Research Centers and UNL provide cutting-edge research facilities that support multiple-omics, bioinformatics, supercomputing, flow cytometry, confocal microscopy, TEM , SEM , and metabolic engineering.

A competitive start-up package and appropriate laboratory and office space will be offered.

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To learn about UNL benefits and your total compensation, please see: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus . To learn more about Lincoln, NE at About Lincoln | Nebraska . Minimum Required Qualifications Ph.D. or equivalent degree in biochemistry, plant science, or a related field. Two or more years of postdoctoral experience.

Strong record of original research in plant biochemistry as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in grant writing. Experience teaching in biochemistry or related fields. Experience with mentoring students. Excellent communication skills.

Expertise in integrated biochemical, structural, and molecular genetic approaches in plant metabolism. Demonstrated potential for collaborative research. Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required Criminal History Background Check Required Posted Salary How to Apply Click “ ” and then “Faculty Application.” Complete the application and attach the following documents: A letter of interest that describes your qualifications for the job and anticipated contributions. Your curriculum vitae.

Contact information for three professional references. Statements that describe your philosophy and approach to teaching and research. A statement describing your experience working in teams or groups and your anticipated contributions to creating environments in which every person and every interaction matters (2 page maximum). See https://go.unl.edu/ianrguide for guidance in writing this statement.

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