Rank Pharmacology Professor Drug Discovery and Mechanisms

University of Virginia; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Start-up packages

Job summary

The Department of Pharmacology in the School of Medicine at the University of Virginia invites applications for two open rank tenured/tenure-track faculty positions. We seek candidates at the forefront of drug development, mechanisms of drug action, and novel pharmacological approaches to address fundamental biology questions.

Applicants should hold a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD with at least three years of postdoctoral training and a proven record of high-impact publications with potential for sustained

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or MD/PhD required with a track record of impactful publications.
• Minimum of three years of postdoctoral training and demonstrated potential for extramural funding.
• Strong collaborative and interdisciplinary research capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead an independent, externally funded research program.
• Mentor graduate students, postdocs, and junior faculty within a collaborative environment.
• Contribute to departmental teaching and curriculum development across pharmacology.
• Engage with core facilities and cross-departmental research initiatives.

Skills

Postdoctoral training

Independent research

Grant writing

Education

PhD, MD, or MD/PhD

Job description

The Department of Pharmacology in the School of Medicine at the University of Virginia invites applications for two open rank tenured/tenure-track faculty positions. We seek candidates at the forefront of drug development, mechanisms of drug action, and novel pharmacological approaches to address fundamental biology questions.

Applicants should hold a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD with at least three years of postdoctoral training and a proven record of high-impact publications with potential for sustained