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Faculty - All Ranks

Employer
Columbia University Medical Center
Location
New York City, New York (US)
Salary
Commensurate with experience
Closing date
Oct 23, 2020

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Discipline
Life Sciences, Pharmacology
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
Faculty
Organization Type
Academia

Faculty - All Ranks

The Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics at Columbia University in the City of New York is seeking candidates for tenured/tenure-track faculty positions. Applicants must have a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree and have demonstrated excellence in research. The faculty appointment will be in the Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons (VP&S) of Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) and Columbia University (CU).

The Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics has launched a major recruitment initiative under the leadership of its new chairperson, Dr. Cory Abate-Shen. We are seeking to expand research in basic cellular mechanisms and signaling pathways, with an emphasis on those having demonstrable clinical relevance or translational impact. Research areas span a wide range of interests in pharmacology as broadly defined, with particular emphasis on chemical biology, pharmacogenomics, cellular metabolism, metabolomics, drug discovery, and systems pharmacology. Candidates should have demonstrated a high level of productivity in their field of interest and the ability to secure external funding. They will be expected to develop an internationally recognized extramurally funded research program and be committed to the education mission of the Department.

Successful candidates will have a laboratory in newly renovated space at CUIMC. Faculty in the Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics are associated with the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, hold membership in numerous Institutes and Centers such as the Naomi Berrie Diabetes Center, The Institute of Human Nutrition, Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the Motor Neuron Center, and have the opportunity to interact with faculty at Columbia University’s  Morningside and Manhattanville Campuses.

Required Documents:

  • Cover Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae (five pages maximum)
  • Statement of Research with description of significant research accomplishments and future research plans (four pages maximum)
  • Minimum of three (maximum of five) letters of reference

First consideration will be given to applications received by November 15, 2020, but applications will be accepted after this date.  

All candidates must apply through Columbia University’s RAPS online employment application system under Requisition Number: 00001892
Quick Link: http://pa334.peopleadmin.com/postings/6293

Columbia University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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