Associate or Full Professor of Chemistry

University of Kentucky; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Kentucky invites applicants for a tenure-eligible Associate or Full Professor position in Biological or Biomaterials chemistry with a cancer focus.

Responsibilities include teaching core undergraduate/graduate organic and biological chemistry, mentoring PhD students and postdocs, and building an innovative cancer-focused research program. Start date August 1, 2027.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or MD/PhD in chemistry, chemical biology, pharmacology, or a related field.
• Expertise in medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, or cancer-related drug discovery.
• Record of research excellence and potential for independent funding.

Responsibilities

• Teach core undergraduate and graduate organic and/or biological chemistry courses.
• Mentor PhD students and postdoctoral fellows.
• Develop an innovative research program in cancer medicinal chemistry/chemical biology.
• Collaborate with the Markey Cancer Center and other researchers.

Skills

Medicinal chemistry

Chemical biology

Drug discovery

Education

Ph.D. or MD/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 Chemistryin 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.

Applicants must include the following:

• letter of application (upload as Cover Letter)
• CV
• research statement (upload as specific request 1)
• teaching statement (upload as specific request 2)
• In addition, please provide the names and contact information for three references when prompted in the academic profile. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system.

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

The deadline to apply is January 3, 2027.

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 .

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