Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences - Drug Delivery

University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science Division, Drug Delivery Core, invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track Assistant Professor position.

The faculty member will build an externally funded research program, supervise graduate students, and teach PharmD and graduate courses, including topics like Drug Delivery Systems and Pharmaceutical Genetics. UW–Madison emphasizes collaborative scholarship and service.

Qualifications

• Minimum of postdoctoral research experience or relevant industrial/academic experience emphasizing pharmaceutical sciences and drug delivery.
• Demonstrated potential to establish an independent, externally funded research program and teach at PharmD and graduate levels.
• Experience supervising graduate students and contributing to collaborative scholarship.

Responsibilities

• Establish a high-quality, independent, externally funded research program.
• Supervise graduate students and contribute to teaching in professional and graduate programs.
• Engage in cross-disciplinary collaboration and participate in service to the University and community.

Skills

Postdoctoral experience

Independent research

Teaching

Education

PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences or Biomedical Engineering

Job description

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Job Category

Faculty

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Assistant Professor

Job Summary

The University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Science Division, Drug Delivery Core invites applications for one 9-month position at the rank of tenure-track Assistant Professor. The faculty member will join a division whose mission is to innovate through cutting-edge research in the pharmaceutical sciences, to educate through didactic and directed research contributions to the Doctor of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences PhD, and Pharmacology and Toxicology BS programs, and to cultivate a nurturing community that supports scholarship and learning within the School of Pharmacy.

The faculty member will be responsible for establishing a high quality, independent, externally funded research program; supervising graduate students; and teaching courses in professional and graduate programs within the School of Pharmacy (https://pharmacy.wisc.edu). PharmD and Pharmaceutical Science graduate program teaching topics may include Drug Delivery Systems for Pharmacotherapy, Pharmaceutical Genetics and Immunotherapy, Polymeric Drug Delivery Systems, and the opportunity to contribute to elective pharmacy courses. The faculty member will contribute to the Pharmaceutical Sciences graduate program with responsibility for graduate student mentorship, teaching, and collaborative scholarship.

University, School, and community service will be expected as appropriate.

The anticipated start date merely reflects the earliest possible start date. New hires may begin on a date later than the one listed.

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/.

Of note, the University of Wisconsin-Madison has established a new College of Computing and Artificial Intelligence. The new college will allow faculty and staff to leverage its strengths across disciplines. With 50 new faculty hires planned in CCAI, there will be many opportunities for the successful candidate to collaborate with experts in AI and Machine Learning to help drive their research program.

Key Job Responsibilities

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is a world-class academic institution that encourages, values, and supports basic, applied, translational, and interdisciplinary research, and attracts scholars and students from around the world. The School of Pharmacy is located adjacent to the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, UW Health University Hospital, William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, American Family Children’s Hospital, the National Cancer Institute designated Paul P. Carbone Cancer Center, the Center for Human Genomics and Precision Medicine, and the Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics.

The University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research and is an integral component of the UW Institute for Clinical and Translational Research funded by a $41 million NIH Clinical and Translational Science Award. Additionally, the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Pharmacy PharmD program is among the best in the nation, consistently ranking in the top ten US News and World Report's "Best Graduate Schools". The School of Pharmacy also hosts vibrant graduate student programs and an undergraduate degree program in Pharmacology and Toxicology. The School of Pharmacy and surrounding medical center complex are contiguous with the main campus of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, providing ready access to collaborators and research-related resources across the campus, as well as fitness centers, the second largest collegiate sailing club in the nation.

The Pharmaceutical Sciences Division is a talented international community of nearly 200 people, made up of world-class faculty, scientists, lecturers, research technicians, administrative staff, postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and undergraduates. Faculty and students within the Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences self-affiliate with one or more of our three research cores: Drug Discovery, Drug Action, and Drug Delivery.

As both the State capitol and home of the University of Wisconsin, Madison is a vibrant city boasting year-round, world class recreational and entertainment opportunities, and convenient regional and national transportation options. Madison and its surrounding communities are consistently rated in the top tier of "most-livable cities." In addition to the energy of this Big Ten campus and a state-of-the-art School of Pharmacy building, Madison and South-Central Wisconsin boasts great schools, plentiful recreational opportunities, and year-round cultural diversions. Visit http://www.jobs.wisc.edu/ for information on living and working in Madison.

Compensation

Negotiable, 9 month appointment

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off, competitive insurances and savings accounts, and retirement benefits through a robust and well-funded plan offered by the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of postdoctoral research experience or relevant industrial experience that emphasizes pharmaceutical sciences, drug delivery, biomedical engineering, bioengineering and biomaterials at the time of application
• Candidates are expected to demonstrate potential for establishing an independent and externally funded research program and teaching at the PharmD and graduate student level.

Preferred Qualifications

• Established research experience in biologics and protein delivery, cell-mediated delivery, cell engineering, gene editing/gene delivery, immunoengineering, AI-assisted drug delivery, toxicology and translational nanomedicine

Education

PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or other related fields.

Contact Information

For issues with your application, please contact Allison Miller, HR Business Partner at [e-mail].

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