Assistant or Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology - Bloomington, United States - Indiana University

Description

Title Assistant or Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology Specific Title Appointment Type Tenure Track Faculty Department IUSM - Pharmacology & Toxicology Campus IU School of Medicine Indianapolis Position Summary

The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology at Indiana University School of Medicine ) is accepting applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank.

We seek outstanding scientists who will bolster our diverse research portfolio, adding to our strengths in neuroscience (neurodegeneration, drug abuse, neurotoxicology, ocular neurobiology), cancer biology, and infectious disease.

Of special interest are those working in drug or drug target discovery, especially novel approaches in targeted protein degradation, cell and gene therapy, biologics, and/or immunotherapy.

Candidates conducting cutting-edge research in any of these areas and employing state-of-the-art methods in biochemistry, cellular signaling, or epigenetics and gene expression are especially encouraged to apply.

The scientific environment at the School of Medicine and in the Department is highly interactive and productive with ties on campus to other Basic Science and Clinical Departments, as well as Research Centers and Institutes.

Outstanding core facilities are also available.

As the nation's largest medical school, IUSM is committed to being an institution that not only reflects the diversity of the learners we teach and the patient populations we serve, but also pursues the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence.

We desire candidates who enhance our representational diversity, as well as those whose work contributes to equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty.

IUSM strives to take an anti-racist stance, regularly evaluating and updating its policies, procedures, and practices to confer equitable opportunities for contribution and advancement for all members of our community.

We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to advance racial equity to transform health and wellbeing for all throughout the state of Indiana.

The IU School of Medicine provides concierge and dual career services to assist new faculty with their personal or family's relocation needs

Basic Qualifications

A doctorate or terminal degree is required.

Successful applicants are expected to have a proven track record of major extramural grant funding, and participation in teaching pharmacology-based courses to graduate and medical students.

Candidates must hold a Ph.
D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.

D., or PharmD have at least three years of postdoctoral training, and demonstrate an impressive record of productive and high-quality research.

Academic credentials and existing extramural grant support will determine faculty rank. Highly competitive start-up packages are available including ample laboratory space.

Department Contact for Questions

Questions about this recruitment should be directed to Chelsie Sharp, Fiscal Officer at

Additional Qualifications Special Instructions

Interested candidates should apply through this IU Jobs website and include a cover letter outlining their research, teaching, service, and diversity experience, curriculum vitae, a 3-page research statement, and contact information for three references.

Evaluation of applications will start June 15th and continue until positions are filled.

Priority Application Review Deadline 06/15/2023 Expected Start Date OAA # IUSM