Associate/Full Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The University at Buffalo is seeking a tenure track faculty member at the associate or full professor level to expand its Drug Discovery Hub. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. and experience in drug discovery and related areas. Faculty will engage in research, teaching across degree programs, and service to the university.

Contributions to collaborative scholarship and innovative approaches in drug development are highly encouraged. A strong support for well-being and benefits is offered as part of the UB community.

Qualifications

• Experience in drug discovery/development.
• Familiarity with AI/ML-based drug discovery techniques.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a research program in drug discovery.
• Contribute to PharmD, Ph.D., MS, and BS degree programs.
• Engage in service activities within the department and university.

Education

Ph.D. in relevant field

Job description

Overview

The University at Buffalo (UB) School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SPPS) is seeking a tenure track faculty member at the associate or full professor level to expand the UB Drug Discovery, Development, and Evaluation Hub (DDDE). This research hub provides leadership and creative approaches to support core innovations in drug discovery/development as well as the development of a translational therapeutic core to support clinical pharmacology, policy development and evaluative clinical sciences.

Research Specialty/Focus Areas

• Medicinal and biological chemistry;
• quantitative computational chemistry and molecular modeling;
• target identification;
• AI/ML-based drug discovery.

Rank

Appointment in these positions will be at an academic rank commensurate with experience.

Scholarship/Research Responsibilities

Faculty members will develop a sustainable, funded program of research in the relevant area of expertise. Collaborative scholarship is strongly encouraged among faculty colleagues within the school and across the university.

Teaching Responsibilities

Faculty members will contribute to one or more of the school’s degree programs (PharmD, Ph.D., MS, or BS) based on area of specialization and alignment with course delivery needs.

Service Responsibilities

Service activities include service to the Department, School, and University (i.e., through active participation on committees), as agreed to with the Chair and Division Head (Drug and Biotherapeutic Discovery).

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• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.