Description
Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Chemistry or Chemical Biology
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) seeks innovative individuals for tenure-track positions at the Assistant Member or Associate Member level, or tenured positions at the Member (Professor) level, with strong research accomplishments in organic chemistry or chemical biology and interests in bringing chemical approaches to bear upon problems at the interface with biomedical research, including basic and translational research and across all disease areas. MSK offers a unique and collaborative scientific environment, exceptional research facilities and resources, and generous startup packages.
Faculty are eligible to hold appointments in and to recruit graduate students from the TriInstitutional PhD Program in Chemical Biology, Tri-Institutional MD-PhD Program, Gerstner Sloan Kettering Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences. The Tri-Institutional programs are operated jointly with Weill Cornell Medical College and the Rockefeller University.
Applicants must have a PhD degree in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical biology, or a closely related discipline, a strong track record of scientific achievement, and dedication to problems at the interface of chemistry and biology. Senior applicants must also have a strong history of successful mentorship and extramural funding. MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment.
Salary range for these positions is $195,000–$260,000 for Assistant Members and $195,000–$320,000 for tenure-track ranks. Starting pay for new hires typically falls within the range shown above, based on candidate qualifications and experience, as well as other variables. This range represents annual salary only and does not include any one-time payments that eligible candidates may be offered at the time of hire. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline: November 15, 2025. Interested candidates should visit https://facultysearch.ski.edu to access the on-line faculty application. Please visit the site as soon as possible, as it contains important information on the required application materials, including deadlines for submission of letters of reference. Inquiries may be sent to Arianne Gans at [email protected] or to Prof. Derek Tan, Chair, Chemical Biology Program at [email protected].
