Associate/Full Professor of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Pharmacology

Indiana University; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University in Indianapolis is seeking a Computational Pharmacologist/Drug Discovery Scientist to bridge medicinal chemistry, in vivo pharmacology, and clinical deployment of therapeutics. The role emphasizes developing computational frameworks to optimize putative compounds and advance human therapeutics within a collaborative program.

The successful candidate will secure external funding, publish high‑impact work, and contribute to education and mentorship across the department.

Qualifications

• PhD in Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Toxicology, or a related field.
• Track record of external funding with high‑impact publications, patents, or translational contributions.
• Systems‑level mindset focused on physiological fate of drugs and translational potential.

Responsibilities

• Pharmacological modeling to predict drug interactions, metabolic pathways, and off‑target toxicities.
• Collaborate with medicinal chemists, clinicians, and researchers to inform translational research.
• Maintain external funding through NIH/NSF/CDMRP or industry partnerships.
• Contribute to teaching and mentorship within the department.

Skills

Pharmacology modeling

Collaborative research

Grant funding

Teaching & mentorship

Education

PhD in Pharmacology or related field

Job description

Position Summary

The Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Pharmacology at the Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) seeks an innovative and collaborative Computational Pharmacologist/Drug Discovery Scientist to join a growing cluster of investigators focused on mechanistic biology and therapeutic discovery across varying research areas and diseases. IUSM offers competitive start‑up and relocation packages, and exceptional candidates may be considered for endowed professorships.

The successful candidate will bridge medicinal chemistry, in vivo pharmacology and clinical deployment of therapeutics across disease states. We envision a collaborative, interdisciplinary position that integrates mechanistic discovery with therapeutic innovation. The successful candidate will develop advanced computational and systems‑level frameworks to interrogate putative therapeutic compounds for optimization to targets. Research in this area is anticipated to provide the “blueprints” for medicinal chemistry efforts to create the next generation of human therapeutics in a collaborative, vibrant research program.

Key Responsibilities

• Pharmacological Modeling: Utilize computational tools to predict potential drug‑drug interactions, metabolic pathways, and off‑target toxicities within complex physiological systems.
• Team Science: Partner with medicinal chemists, researchers within the Department and clinical partners to provide pharmacological insights that inform molecular and translational research in one of the key strategic research areas of the school.
• Funding: Maintain a track record of external funding from sources such as NIH/NSF/CDMRP, industry partnerships, and foundations to support research focused on pharmacology, toxicology, and/or pharmaceutical sciences.
• Teaching & Training: Contribute to the education mission of the department through teaching and mentorship.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications (Education): PhD in Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Toxicology, or a related field.

• Track Record: Demonstrated success in obtaining funding for pharmacology research, evidenced by high‑impact publications, patents, and contributions to moving compounds through the developmental pipeline.
• Philosophy: A “systems‑level” mindset focused on the physiological fate of a drug, with a commitment to providing the pharmacological expertise necessary to help advance potent “hits” into successful human therapeutics.

Contact: Maritza McCabe, HR Business Partner, [e-mail]