AI+Quantum Drug Discovery Professor

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor in Translational Science and Medicine. The successful candidate will build a research program at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Quantum Computing with a focus on drug discovery and development.

Responsibilities include teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, mentoring students, and pursuing extramural funding.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a relevant field such as computer science, computational chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical engineering, or related disciplines.
• Strong research record with potential for extramural funding and publication impact.
• Commitment to teaching excellence and mentorship of students.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Mentor students and junior researchers.
• Secure extramural funding to support research.
• Publish high‑impact research.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across the university and external partners.

Education

PhD in CS/Comp Chem/BioEng

Tools

Python

R

HPC/Clusters

Job description

The University of Alabama invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor in Translational Science and Medicine. The successful candidate will build a research program at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Quantum Computing with a focus on drug discovery and development.

Responsibilities include teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, mentoring students, and pursuing extramural funding.