Assistant Professor (PRN03080F)

Assistant Professor (PRN03080F)

University of Utah Job ID# PRN03080F 00279 - Medicinal Chemistry

We invite applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in any area of medicinal chemistry, broadly defined. This new faculty position is part of a major, institution-wide initiative to further promote a world-class environment for medicinal chemistry and chemical biology at the University of Utah. We are interested in areas that include but are not limited to bioorganic chemistry, drug design/discovery, natural product-inspired drug design, computer-guided drug discovery, proteomics/mass spectrometry, synthetic medicinal chemistry, nucleic acid chemistry, chemical probes, screening technologies, synthetic biology, and innovative applications of chemistry at interfaces with infectious disease, immunology, cancer, metabolism, or neuroscience.

The Department of Medicinal Chemistry in the College of Pharmacy is located in the Health Sciences Center, which allows for excellent opportunities for collaboration and synergy within the College of Pharmacy and also within the School of Medicine where there are specific strengths in cardiovascular disease, cancer, genetics, immunology/inflammation/infectious disease, metabolism, and neuroscience. Research in our Department is strongly supported by excellent chemical and biochemical infrastructure, a cross-disciplinary Biological Chemistry graduate program, a T32 training grant in Chemical Biology, and many other university programs and training grants. Cancer-focused research programs are facilitated by the proximity to the Huntsman Cancer Institute, which is an NCI designated Comprehensive Cancer Center where Medicinal Chemistry faculty can become affiliated researchers.

We are strongly committed to building an inclusive environment that attracts a diverse team of talented faculty who are supported and enabled to do the best possible science. For the past 5 years, over 25% of incoming students in our umbrella Bioscience PhD Programs have come from underrepresented backgrounds. We encourage applications from a broad and diverse range of faculty candidates interested in supporting and growing diversity and inclusion within our research community.

Starting dates are flexible. Applications will be reviewed as they are received beginning October 15, 2022. The position will remain open until filled.

Please apply online at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/139405 and upload a cover letter, current CV, and Research Statement (5 pages max), and a statement describing your past and potential contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion (500 words max). Reference letters will be automatically solicited upon application processing. General questions related to this advertisement can be directed to Terri Elder-Hale at Terri.Elder-Hale@pharm.utah.edu

This position has no patient contact.

Benefits

The University of Utah offers an exceptional array of benefit plans that each include medical, dental, vision, retirement, tuition reduction, wellness programs, employee assistance, and generous leave policies. In addition to traditional packages, the University also provides a range of family-friendly and cultural benefits in order to attract, support, and retain the employees who continue to make the University of Utah a premier research institution. Please visit our benefits page at: https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/.

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The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen and immunizations.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. oeo@utah.edu