Open Rank Professor of Pharmacology, Tenured/Tenure-Track

The Department of Pharmacology in the School of Medicine at the University of Virginia invites candidates for an open rank tenured/tenure-track faculty position. We are seeking outstanding scientists addressing fundamental questions in biomedical sciences with an interdisciplinary perspective and state-of-the-art approaches.

Tenure status and rank of the position depend on qualifications. For appointment with tenure, candidates should have established a nationally reputable, well-funded research program with a track record of high-impact publications.

Competitive salary, space, and start-up packages will be provided. Prospective faculty members will join a highly collaborative and inclusive department (https://pharm.virginia.edu) with strengths in metabolism, chemical biology, immunology, cardiovascular and respiratory physiology, and neuroscience. Prospective faculty members can draw from an outstanding and diverse pool of graduate and MD/PhD students in the interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences (BIMS) program.

Application reviews will begin October 1, 2024 and the positions will remain open until filled.

Qualifications

A doctoral degree is required by the start date of the position. Applicants must have completed a minimum of three years of postdoctoral training, and demonstrated excellence in research with a strong potential of developing innovative research programs that can attract sustained extramural funding.

Application Instructions

To apply, please go to – http://apply.interfolio.com/148903
For full consideration, applications should include the following:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Detailed statement of research accomplishments and interests (3 page max)
• Contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, mailing address)

For questions about this faculty position, please contact Dr. Norbert Leitinger, Professor of Pharmacology and Faculty Search Committee Chair at nl2q@virginia.edu.

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