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    Director | Small Molecule Discovery Center - San Francisco, CA, United States - UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals

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    Application WindowOpen date:
    May 30, 2023

    Most recent review date:
    Wednesday, Jun 14, 2023 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

    Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.


    Final date:
    Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

    Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

    Position descriptionDirector
    Small Molecule Discovery CenterDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry

    University of California, San FranciscoThe Small Molecule Discovery Center (SMDC) at UCSF is seeking a highly collaborative and innovative leader with a passion for drug discovery and chemical biology.

    The successful applicant will lead a research facility that includes a professional high-throughput screening and medicinal chemistry team.

    The screening lab has expertise in diverse discovery modalities, from fragment-based lead discovery to high-content imaging to machine learning, and works in a wide range of programs and therapeutic areas.

    The medicinal chemistry team is run by an industry trained scientist and includes a team of postdoctoral fellows and staff.

    The SMDC is a leader in academic drug discovery and discovery technology – we are looking for someone to bring new perspectives and the vision to grow the center.

    Scientist leaders who enjoy working on diverse problems and thrive in a team-oriented, multi-disciplinary environment are ideally suited for this position.

    The position will report to Dr. Michelle Arkin, Professor and Chair of Pharmaceutical Chemistry.

    The Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry is one of the three departments in the School of Pharmacy, one of the top ranked schools of Pharmacy in the US.

    Pharm Chem faculty are well integrated with the local biotechnology ecosystem; more than 80% of faculty in Pharm Chem have started companies and/or hold senior advisory roles.

    When biomedical research at UCSF uncovers new potential targets for drug discovery, the SMDC works with researchers to develop chemical tools and drug leads to further understand and exploit these targets for human health.

    To learn about our science, visit our websites at: Responsibilities include:Lead a team of high-throughput screening and medicinal chemistry scientistsServe as point of contact for new projects, collaboratively designing project strategiesIdentify new collaborations, partners, and programsRaise financial support, which may include recharge policies, corporate collaborations, philanthropy, and grantsMay initiate internal research programManage hiring and performance of scientific staff Perform other professional duties as neededRequired Qualifications PhD or related terminal degree in Chemistry, Pharmacology, Biology, or related discipline; or at least 10 years of experience in screening and drug discoveryExperience with high-throughput screening, fragment screening, cell biology, and/or medicinal chemistryEnthusiasm for working in a team research environmentStrong written and communication skillsCandidates must meet the required qualifications at the time of appointment.

    Candidate's CV must state qualifications (or if pending) upon submission.

    Preferred QualificationsExperience with liquid handling equipment, high-content imaging and analysis software, biochemical and cell-based assay developmentExperience with HTS data management/visualization software (Dotmatics, Vortex, Datawarrior, Knime)Salary will be commensurate with the applicant's experience and trainingApplicants should submit a brief cover letter and a curriculum vitae.

    Please apply online and submit these documents along with the contact information for at least two references to:
    . See Table 13A for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $84,100-$224,000.Application RequirementsDocument requirementsCurriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.). Cover LetterStatement of Research (Optional)

    Statement of Teaching (Optional)Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details:
    Contributions to Diversity Statement
    (Optional)Misc / Additional (Optional)Reference requirements2 required (contact information only)About UC San FranciscoAs a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
    Job locationSan Francisco, CA


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