Professor of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry

Karlstad University; Graz; Vor Ort; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prestigious university in Graz is seeking a Professor of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry to lead research and instruction in pharmaceutical sciences. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, proven success in securing research funding, and excellent teaching abilities. In this role, you will guide students in understanding the complexities of pharmaceutical chemistry while fostering research excellence. Benefits include a supportive, dynamic environment with flexible working hours and opportunities for personal development.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Personal development opportunities

Team-oriented working environment

Qualifikationen

• Austrian or equivalent foreign higher education degree corresponding with the position (doctorate/PhD).
• Outstanding academic qualifications in research and teaching in the relevant discipline.
• Success in attracting subject-specific project grants, particularly with third-party funds.

Aufgaben

• Lead research in medicinal chemistry and pharmaceutical sciences.
• Teach and supervise students in pharmaceutical chemistry.
• Participate in interdisciplinary research activities.

Kenntnisse

Research in medicinal chemistry

Teaching pharmaceutical chemistry

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Supervision of early career researchers

Digital media skills in higher education

Grant writing

Management experience

Gender mainstreaming

Ausbildung

PhD or equivalent in pharmaceutical chemistry

Habilitation or relevant qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Professor of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry

The University of Graz, which was founded in 1585, is Austria’s second oldest university and one of the largest in the country.

Application deadline: 2026-03-04
Job Profile: § 98 UG
Hours per week: 40
Salary Category: A1
Employment Start: 2027-10-01
Duration of Contract: Permanent employment
Unit: Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job Description

The professorship will cover Pharmaceutical Chemistry, a core research area of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and will take full responsibility for this subject in research and in teaching for students of pharmaceutical sciences and related natural/life science studies. Research will be in the field of medicinal chemistry/drug development focusing on the synthesis and design of small molecules targeting biomolecules, the investigation of structure‑activity relationships and structure‑property relationships, the determination of physicochemical and pharmacokinetic parameters and, subsequently, the optimisation of lead structures for application as research tools or drugs.

The research activities of the professorship will focus on medicinal chemistry approaches to synthesise and develop small molecules targeting biomolecules as research tools or for medical application. Technologies of synthetic organic chemistry and methods of pharmaceutical analysis (NMR, mass spec) are applied together with rational drug design. It is expected that the successful candidate will connect closely to the other fields such as proteomics, interactomics and metabolomics, network pharmacology, pharmaceutical biochemistry and cell biology or microbial targeting and thus strengthen the research in the department and enhance activities related to the acquisition of third‑party funds. The research topic will thus require interdisciplinary working strategies in particular with strong links to drug target research, computational chemistry and computational structural biology. The successful candidate is expected to have an excellent scientific track record, including a clear record of independent research and substantial acquisitions of third‑party funds.

Pharmaceutical and medicinal chemistry plays a central role in teaching within the bachelor’s degree programme in Pharmaceutical Sciences as well as in the master’s and PhD programmes. In a combination of lectures and practical exercises, students are taught in depth about organic drugs, including their synthesis, structural analysis, structure‑activity relationships and principles of the application of drugs (ADMET) by the successful candidate. The candidate is expected to possess profound of medicinal substances and excipients used in medicinal products as well as significant skills in teaching basic and advanced pharmaceutical chemistry.

The research profile of the professorship will complement and strengthen the ongoing research activities in the life sciences in Graz through active participation in the "BioHealth" field of excellence of the University of Graz as well as the inter‑university networks NAWI Graz and BioTechMed‑Graz.

Employment Requirements

• Austrian or equivalent foreign higher education degree corresponding with the position (doctorate/PhD)
• Habilitation or equivalent qualification in pharmaceutical chemistry or a relevant subject in the life sciences
• Outstanding academic qualifications in research and teaching in the relevant discipline and for the profile of the professorship (commensurate with stage of academic career and interruptions in employment due to caring responsibilities)
• Success in attracting subject‑specific project grants, particularly where competitively awarded third‑party funds are concerned
• Skills in higher education didactics including the use of digital media
• Skills in the supervision and guidance of early career researchers
• Professional experience abroad during academic career
• Management and leadership experience
• Gender mainstreaming and diversity management skills
• Very good knowledge of English
• Ideally, sufficient knowledge of German to teach courses or this must be acquired within the first two years of employment

The successful candidate will be highly motivated, aiming for academic excellence and integrity in research and teaching. He/she will have demonstrated ability to collaborate constructively in a responsible manner and inspire colleagues and students in an interdisciplinary, internationally oriented context.

Application Documents

• Letter of application
>Curriculum vitae with a description of your academic career
• List of publications, numbered, with a complete bibliographic information, sorted by
  • reviewed journal articles
  • other information incl. books, patent applications etc.
• Presentation of teaching to date (max. 3 pages)
• List of previous research projects and collaborations
• Description of future research intentions (max. 3 pages)
• List of your five most important publications
• List of your three most important funding sources (Upload: 'Additional Appendices')

Please submit your application documents in English.

We Offer

We offer a diverse, challenging, team‑oriented working environment and a high degree of personal responsibility. Working hours are flexible and there are many options for further education and personal development.

The minimum remuneration as stated in the Collective Bargaining Agreement is € 93,986.20 gross per year. Salary subject to negotiation.

Hearings

Planned dates of the applicant's presentation: 21-22 July 2026

About us

At the University of, researchers and students work across a broad disciplinary spectrum to enlarge our knowledge, and find strategies to deal with challenges our society is confronted with and to shape tomorrow’s world. The University of Graz is a place which combines high quality academic research and teaching, where achievement is rewarded, careers are promoted, and social diversity is encouraged – all within a modern, award‑winning working environment. Our motto: We work for tomorrow. Join us!

Contact

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Ulrich Stelzl ([email protected])

The University of Graz is committed to increasing the proportion of female employees, especially in leadership roles. We therefore encourage qualified female colleagues in particular to apply for this position. In case of equal qualifications, women will receive priority consideration.

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