Computational Pharmacologist & Drug Discovery Scientist

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

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.