Associate or Full Professor of Chemistry

University of Kentucky; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky, Department of Chemistry, invites applications for a tenure-eligible Associate or Full Professor position in Biological or Biomaterials chemistry with an emphasis on medicinal chemistry or chemical biology and cancer research. The candidate will collaborate with the Markey Cancer Center to advance cancer drug discovery and biology.

Teaching responsibilities include core undergraduate and graduate organic/biological chemistry.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical biology, pharmacology or related field.
• Core expertise in medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, or drug discovery and design related to advancing understanding and treatment of cancer.

Responsibilities

• Teach core undergraduate and graduate organic and/or biological chemistry courses.
• Mentor PhD students and postdoctoral fellows.
• Collaborate with colleagues in Chemistry and the Markey Cancer Center to build an innovative cancer-focused research program.

Skills

Medicinal chemistry

Chemical biology

Cancer research

Collaboration

Mentoring

Teaching

Grant writing

Leadership

Education

PhD in Chemistry or related field

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title: Associate or Full Professor of Chemistry

Requisition Number: FE05054

Department Name: 8E030:Chemistry

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Type of Position: Faculty

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Tenure Track Status: Tenure Track

Required Education: Applicants should hold a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical biology, pharmacology, or a related field.

Required Related Experience: Core expertise in medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, or drug discovery and design related to advancing understanding and treatment of cancer is required.

Required License/Registration/Certification: N/A

Job Summary: The Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Kentucky invites applicants for a tenure-eligible faculty position at the Advanced Associate or Full Professor level in Biological or Biomaterials chemistry. We seek candidates with interests in medicinal chemistry or chemical biology with an emphasis on cancer research. The ability to collaborate with other researchers in Chemistry and the Markey Cancer Center is highly desirable.

The Department of Chemistry along with the Markey Cancer Center (Kentucky’s NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center) offer an inspiring, supportive and collaborative work environment that includes a broad range of faculty expertise with research interests spanning chemical biology, biochemistry, biophysics, structural biology, cancer biology, systems pharmacology, cell biology, immunology, material science, protein engineering and medicine.

We seek imaginative and creative scientists interested in building an innovative research program in cancer medicinal chemistry/chemical biology. Teaching responsibilities for this position will include instruction in the core undergraduate and graduate organic and/or biological chemistry courses. The successful candidate will also be expected to mentor PhD students and postdoctoral fellows. The anticipated Distribution of Effort will be 30% teaching, 55% research, and 15% departmental service. This is a full time (9-month) faculty appointment with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2027.

Candidates should be committed to a safe and supportive environment based on principles of creativity, collegiality, responsibility, rigor, and integrity.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical biology, pharmacology or related field. Core expertise in medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, or drug discovery and design related to advancing understanding and treatment of cancer, is required.

Questions about this search should be addressed to Christopher Richards, Search Committee Chair, Department of Chemistry, University of Kentucky ([e-mail])

Employment at the University of Kentucky is subject to fund availability and comes with many rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The University generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, the University of Kentucky offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits .

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Open Until Filled No

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