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Chemical Biology Professors and Supervisors in United States
Professors in chemical biology in united states
4,358 professors found
Research Associate Professor
Northeastern University
United States
Research Interests
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Pharmacology
Chemical Biology
Pharmaceutic
Drug Development
Professor
Scripps Research Institute
United States
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Chemical Biology
Ligand Design
Protein Chemistry
University of California at Santa Cruz
United States
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Chemical Biology
Molecular Modeling
Ligand Design
University of Michigan
United States
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Organic Chemistry
Chemical Biology
Enzyme Engineering
Cytochrome P450
Professor
University of California San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography
United States
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Organic Chemistry
Chemical Biology
Plant Biochemistry
Natural Products Chemistry
University of California
United States
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Chemical Biology
Biosynthesis
Natural Products Chemistry
University of North Carolina
United States
Research Interests
Pharmacology
Biochemistry
Chemical Biology
Antiviral Research
Toxicology
Professor
Loyola University Chicago
United States
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Organic Chemistry
Allosteric Regulation
Redox Biology
Protein Metabolism
University of Pittsburgh
United States
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Chemical Biology
Photobiology
Molecular Biology
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Popular positions
University of Pennsylvania
Top university
United States
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PhD opportunity in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of Pennsylvania (Perelman School of Medicine), within the Epidemiology and Biostatistics Graduate Group (GGEB) and Biomedical Graduate Studies (BGS). This is a fully funded PhD position with a $49,000/year stipend , plus tuition, fees, health insurance, and a $1,000 relocation award . The program is designed to train rigorous, independent investigators who apply biostatistical and epidemiological methods to biomedical research q...
Epidemiology
Biostatistics
Biology
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Arizona State University
United States
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6 days ago
Arizona State University's School of Molecular Sciences is accepting applications for PhD programs in chemistry and biochemistry . Students can investigate fundamental questions across human health, energy, sustainability, materials science, and quantum molecular science while developing expertise in an interdisciplinary research community. Applicants are encouraged to explore faculty research areas and identify a strong research fit. Admitted PhD students receive graduate assistantship support....
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Materials Science
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Northeastern University
United States
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1 month ago
Northeastern University’s Bouvé College of Health Sciences is advertising a PhD in Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery in Boston, United States. The program trains students to design and synthesize novel biologically active compounds and to study their mechanisms of action using biochemical, biophysical, and pharmacological approaches. Research specializations include synthetic medicinal chemistry , biochemical/pharmacological approaches, and biophysical aspects of drug discovery. Faculty res...
Pharmacology
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
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Living costs in United States
Estimated costs in United States.
MonthlyYearly | United States |
|---|---|
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | $3.0k $3,000/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | $1.5k $1,500/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | $800 $800/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | $12.0k $12,000/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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Assistant Professor
University of Virginia
United States
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Protein Chemistry
Chemical Biology
Bioanalytical Chemistry
Associate Professor
Pennsylvania State University
United States
Research Interests
Virology
Immunology
Digital Pcr
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Point-of-care Testing
Harry E. Bovay, Jr. Endowed Chair and Professor in Chemistry
Texas A&M University
United States
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Immunology
Sars-cov-2
Peptide Chemistry
Bacteriophage
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Opportunities these professors hire for
University of California, Irvine
Just Landed
United States
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New Today
Just Landed
The Department of Chemistry at the University of California, Irvine is advertising an ongoing recruitment for postdoctoral scholars across the 2026-27 academic year. The opening is intended for recent Ph.D. graduates working in chemistry or closely related areas, with opportunities spanning several major research directions. Research areas explicitly highlighted include inorganic and organometallic chemistry, organic chemistry and chemical biology, physical/atmospheric/analytical chemistry, poly...
Chemistry
Materials Science
Organic Chemistry
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University of California, Irvine
Just Landed
United States
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New Today
Just Landed
The Department of Biological Chemistry at the University of California, Irvine is offering postdoctoral scholar positions that may become available throughout the year. The role places the scholar in a research environment within the School of Medicine, where they will conduct advanced research under the general oversight of a faculty mentor. This appointment is designed as a full-time period of advanced academic preparation and research training. The postdoctoral scholar will contribute to proj...
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Chemistry
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University of California, Irvine
Just Landed
United States
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New Today
Just Landed
The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of California, Irvine is recruiting a postdoctoral scholar to join Dr. Han Li in the Metabolic Engineering and Synthetic Biology laboratory. The project sits at the intersection of computational protein design, enzyme engineering, and experimental biocatalysis, with a strong emphasis on building integrated workflows that connect in silico design with high-throughput validation. The research program focuses on integrated co...
Biochemistry
Computer Science
Chemistry
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