Associate/Full Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo’s School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences invites applications for an Associate/Full Professor in Pharmaceutical Sciences to expand the UB Drug Discovery, Development, and Evaluation Hub (DDDE).

The role seeks leaders to advance research in medicinal and biological chemistry, computational chemistry, and AI/ML-driven drug discovery, with duties spanning scholarship, teaching in PharmD/Ph.D./MS/BS programs, and university service.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., PharmD, or equivalent in appropriate field with relevant postdoctoral experience.
• Develop a sustainable, funded program of research with collaborative scholarship.
• Teach in PharmD, Ph.D., MS, or BS programs based on area of specialization and course needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop a sustainable, funded research program in the area of expertise.
• Foster collaborative scholarship within the school and across the university.
• Contribute to teaching across one or more degree programs (PharmD, Ph.D., MS, BS).

Skills

Medicinal chemistry

Biological chemistry

Computational chemistry

Molecular modeling

AI/ML drug discovery

Education

Ph.D., PharmD, or equivalent

Job description

Associate/Full Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences

Position Title Associate/Full Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences

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;
• 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).

Learn more:

• Our benefits , where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.

The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer ( EOE ) and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D., PharmD, or equivalent in appropriate field with relevant postdoctoral experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Prodig+ No

Executive Position

Executive Position No

Physical Demands

Driving Requirements

Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range

Salary Range Commensurate with Experience

Additional Salary Information

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Campus

Campus South Campus

Posting Alerts

Special Instructions Summary

Review of applications will commence immediately and will continue until positions are filled. Please see our UB SPPS Drug Discovery, Development and Evaluation Hub Recruitment Web Page for further information on the DDDE Hub, our school, programs, university, and the Western New York area. We welcome you to join our journey in becoming a leading research hub in drug discovery, drug delivery and translational therapeutics.

Additional Information

Is a background check required for this posting?

Is a background check required for this posting? Yes

Background Check Notification Employment in this position will be contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and University at Buffalo policies, including the completion of a criminal history check.

Contact Information

Contact's Name

Contact's Name Rachel Poole

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title

Contact's Title HR Specialist

Contact's Email

Contact's Phone

Contact's Phone [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted

Posted 06/02/2026

Date to be filled

References

Number of References Required

Number of References Required 3

Reference Cutoff Date

Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

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  • Yes
  • No
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UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].