Position Summary:

The Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Georgia invites applications for a full-time tenure track position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. We seek an individual who will build and maintain a strong extramurally-funded research program in the area of drug discovery, ideally with emphasis on the application of computer-aided drug design methods including AI. The successful candidate will build on existing research strengths in the department, which include medicinal chemistry and chemical biology and will be committed to excellence in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the College of Pharmacy. The position includes a competitive salary, excellent laboratory space, and a generous start-up package. Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent degree in the appropriate field, have at least two years of postdoctoral training, and have a strong publication record.

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted through the UGA Jobs website at https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/400994. Application materials submitted in other ways will not be accepted. For full consideration, please apply by December 1, 2024. Review of applications will begin on December 2, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. A complete application includes:

• Cover Letter 

• Curriculum vitae

• Two-page research statement

• One-page statement of teaching philosophy

• Three confidential letters of recommendation.

Please direct inquiries to the search committee chair, Professor David Crich, Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar in Drug Design, Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Georgia (David.Crich@uga.edu).

EEO Statement 

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).