Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Wisconsin Madison | |
paid time off | |
United States, Wisconsin, Madison | |
21 North Park Street (Show on map) | |
Dec 23, 2024 | |
Job Summary:
Establish a high quality, independent, externally funded research program; supervise graduate students; and teach courses in professional and graduate program within the School of Pharmacy (https://pharmacy.wisc.edu). University and community service will be expected as appropriate. Responsibilities: Applicants should be knowledgeable in the general area of medicinal chemistry (such as synthesis, structure activity relationships, screening technology, and rational drug design) and/or related areas in drug discovery. The individual is expected to: 1) establish a high quality, externally funded research program in drug discovery; 2) engage in collaborative basic research with faculty in the School of Pharmacy and other campus units such as School of Medicine and Public Health; 3) participate in campus-wide initiatives in translational research; and 4) teach courses in the undergraduate, professional and graduate programs. University and community service will also be expected as appropriate. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. Education: Required Qualifications: Minimum of one year of postdoctoral research experience or relevant industrial experience that emphasizes on organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, computer-aided drug design, chemoproteomics, or natural product-based drug discovery is preferred at the time of application. Work Type: Full Time: 100% Appointment Type, Duration: Ongoing/Renewable Anticipated Begin Date: AUGUST 18, 2025 Salary: Negotiable Additional Information: This position is part of the Wisconsin Research, Innovation and Scholarly Excellence (RISE) Initiative. Through accelerated and strategic faculty hiring, research infrastructure enhancement, interdisciplinary collaboration, and increased student and educational opportunities, RISE addresses complex societal challenges of importance to the state, nation and world. Building on UW-Madison's strengths, RISE expands the University's successful track record of connecting with communities and industry on collaborative solutions. Over the next three academic years, UW-Madison will substantially increase current hiring levels, bringing 150 new RISE faculty to campus. Candidates hired through RISE will join a community of scholars working across disciplines, schools and colleges on research, teaching and outreach endeavors. The community will engage regularly in venues such as seminar series and colloquia to share ongoing projects and identify opportunities to work together. The University will support the community, facilitating access to research infrastructure, and funding to support broad and rich collaboration. Further information regarding RISE can be found at: https://rise.wisc.edu/ The successful candidate will join a world-class academic institution that encourages, values, and supports interdisciplinary basic and clinical research, and attracts scholars and students from around the world. Faculty in the Drug Discovery Core of the Pharmaceutical Sciences Division typically have membership and participate in multiple centers and graduate training programs related to their research interests including, but not limited to, Chemistry-Biology Interface Training Program, the Center for Training in Pharmacology and Drug Development, the UW Carbone Cancer Center, the UW Institute for Clinical and Translation Research, the Pharmaceutical Sciences PhD Program, and the Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology Graduate Training Program. How to Apply: To begin the application process, please click on the "Apply Now" button. Applicants should upload the following: The deadline for assuring full consideration is December 1, 2024, however the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled. Contact: Weiping Tang Official Title: Assistant Professor(FA040) Department(s): A56-SCHOOL OF PHARMACY/PHARMACY Employment Class: Faculty Job Number: 306250-FA The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. 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