Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Job Summary:

Establish a high quality, independent, externally funded research program; supervise graduate students; and teach courses in professional and graduate program within the School of Pharmacy (https://pharmacy.wisc.edu). University and community service will be expected as appropriate.

Responsibilities:

Applicants should be knowledgeable in the general area of medicinal chemistry (such as synthesis, structure activity relationships, screening technology, and rational drug design) and/or related areas in drug discovery. The individual is expected to: 1) establish a high quality, externally funded research program in drug discovery; 2) engage in collaborative basic research with faculty in the School of Pharmacy and other campus units such as School of Medicine and Public Health; 3) participate in campus-wide initiatives in translational research; and 4) teach courses in the undergraduate, professional and graduate programs. University and community service will also be expected as appropriate.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

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Education:

Required
PhD in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related fields. We seek outstanding candidates at the Assistant Professor level (tenure track) in drug discovery, broadly defined.

Qualifications:

Minimum of one year of postdoctoral research experience or relevant industrial experience that emphasizes on organic synthesis, medicinal chemistry, computer-aided drug design, chemoproteomics, or natural product-based drug discovery is preferred at the time of application.

Demonstrated excellence in mentoring and supporting academic success of at-risk, first-generation, or underrepresented undergraduate or graduate students.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Anticipated Begin Date:

AUGUST 18, 2025

Salary:

Negotiable
ACADEMIC (9 months)
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; and retirement benefits through the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).

Additional Information:

The successful candidate will join a world-class academic institution that encourages, values, and supports interdisciplinary basic and clinical research, and attracts scholars and students from around the world. Faculty in the Drug Discovery Core of the Pharmaceutical Sciences Division typically have membership and participate in multiple centers and graduate training programs related to their research interests including, but not limited to, Chemistry-Biology Interface Training Program, the Center for Training in Pharmacology and Drug Development, the UW Carbone Cancer Center, the UW Institute for Clinical and Translation Research, the Pharmaceutical Sciences PhD Program, and the Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology
Graduate Training Program.

The School of Pharmacy is committed to excellence in research and teaching and its faculty, staff, and students reflect the global population represented within the university. For information on working and living in Madison, visit: https://madison.wisc.edu/ and
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In pursuit of inclusive excellence, the School of Pharmacy promotes and embraces the values of community, integrity, compassion, and growth.

We are committed to creating a learning and working environment where every member of our organization has equitable access to opportunities, resources, and advancement. This directly relates to our mission and our strategic plan, exemplifying our commitment to our values, as they guide us in preparing our students to address and eliminate healthca