JOB SUMMARY:
The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Medicinal Chemistry. We seek an outstanding medicinal chemist with a background in synthetic organic chemistry, chemical biology, and computational chemistry with therapeutic focus and a demonstrated interest in team science to advance drug discovery and development. The successful candidate will join a vibrant and collaborative department dedicated to solving real-world problems by advancing pharmaceutical sciences through innovative research, education, and interdisciplinary approaches. As a tenure-track faculty member, the individual will be expected to establish and maintain an independent, externally funded research program that complements the department’s areas of excellence. Please review the How to Apply section below for a full list of required application materials.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research: Lead an externally funded research program in medicinal chemistry that integrates chemical synthesis, chemical biology, and computational approaches to discover, design and develop new chemical entities, with a focus on generating intellectual property and advancing clinical translation.
- Collaborate: Work with interdisciplinary teams to address diseases of clinical significance. Collaborate with colleagues within the department and across disciplines to foster interdisciplinary research opportunities across campus.
- Teaching: Contribute to the educational mission of the department by participating in graduate and PharmD teaching. Develop and deliver engaging courses that reflect current advancements in the field.
- Mentorship: Provide mentorship and guidance to graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, PharmD students, and professional research staff, fostering their career development.
- Service: Engage in departmental, university, and professional service activities, including participation in committees and scholarly organizations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Research Excellence: Demonstrated research excellence in medicinal chemistry with experience in computational and AI-based methods to accelerate drug discovery.
- Disease Focus: Investigators advancing therapeutics for all disease indications with be considered, and neurodegeneration and other age-related disorders will be prioritized.
- Team Science: Proven ability to lead and collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of scientific synergy and innovation as evidenced by publication or funding records is preferred.
- Grant Acquisition: Willingness and capability for securing research funding from federal agencies, foundations, or industry partners.
- Teaching and Mentoring: Willingness and capability to teach and mentor graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, students, and staff at all levels throughout the institution.
- Willingness and capability for active involvement and innovation in contemporary and future-oriented pharmacy education, curricula, and assessment based on education research, literature, and best practices.
- Experience with and enthusiasm for educational technologies that enhance student learning.
- Constructive and positive interpersonal skills including the desire to instill a shared vision and build consensus among multiple entities, including administration, faculty, staff, and students.
- Objective analytical, reasoning, and critical thinking abilities
- Sound problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Consistent professional demeanor that include thoughtful, respectful, and mindful abilities to work sensitively and effectively with diverse individuals and in diverse environments and situations.
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