UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Assistant Professor (TE) (Pharmacology and Toxicology) (Multiple Positions) (UPD
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA, Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
Assistant Professor (TE) (Pharmacology and Toxicology) (Multiple Positions) (UPDATED)Posting Number:
req19073
Department:
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Department Website Link:
University of Arizona College of Pharmacy
Location:
University of Arizona Health Sciences
Address:
1703 E. Mabel St, Tucson, AZ 87521 USA
Position Highlights:
The R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy at the University of Arizona Health Sciences in Tucson invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology. The College of Pharmacy is ranked 4th nationally in NIH funding. Applicants whose research interests are in longevity and related neurodegenerative diseases are encouraged to apply. The incumbent will join a department with current research strength in multiple areas of pharmacology, toxicology, medicinal chemistry, and pharmaceutics including drug discovery efforts for Alzheimer's and other age-related neurodegenerative diseases.
The Arizona Center for Drug Discovery and the new Coit Center for Longevity and Neurotherapeutics have been established in the College of Pharmacy. The overall mission of the new Longevity Center is to accelerate an understanding of aging, longevity and/or neuronal health as well as foster efforts to develop new opportunities for prevention and drug discovery in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS, and others. Excellent opportunities exist for collaborations with researchers at other parts of the University of Arizona campus, Center for Innovation in Brain Science, the Neuroscience Graduate Interdisciplinary Program, the Bio5 Institute, Arizona Cancer Center, Arizona Center for Drug Discovery and Development and Southwestern Environmental Health Sciences Center.
Areas of interest include aging, longevity, or neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and others. Candidates are expected to use multi-facet approaches to better understand biochemical, genetic, epigenetic, and environmental regulation of age-related diseases and healthy lifespan. Additional areas of interest include modeling diseases with iPSC and/or animal models, drug discovery towards age-related diseases, innovative application of artificial intelligence in aging and neurodegeneration. Candidates with research efforts on Rapamycin and other longevity therapeutics are encouraged to apply. Candidates should have an outstanding record of research accomplishments and are expected to develop an active extramurally-funded research program. Generous start-up packages and ample collaborative opportunities are available.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
Duties & Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain interdisciplinary research programs.
Produce strong peer-reviewed publications.
Provide instruction in professional, graduate, and undergraduate degree programs.
Lead or contribute to "team science" based interdisciplinary research grants/projects.
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD, PharmD or MD degree.
Preferred Qualifications:
Post-doctoral experience.
Demonstrated track record of presentations and publications in longevity research.
Rank:
Assistant Professor
FLSA:
Exempt
Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week:
40
Job FTE:
1.0
Work Calendar:
Fiscal
Job Category:
Faculty
Benefits Eligible:
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay:
DOE, salary commensurate with AACP/AAMC public school benchmarks
Compensation Type:
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies:
2
Contact Information for Candidates:
Haining Zhu | haining@pharmacy.arizona.edu
Open Date:
3/12/2024
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply:
Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant:
Please submit a CV, Cover Letter, and Research Plan with your application.
Diversity Statement:
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community.
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req19073
Department:
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Department Website Link:
University of Arizona College of Pharmacy
Location:
University of Arizona Health Sciences
Address:
1703 E. Mabel St, Tucson, AZ 87521 USA
Position Highlights:
The R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy at the University of Arizona Health Sciences in Tucson invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology. The College of Pharmacy is ranked 4th nationally in NIH funding. Applicants whose research interests are in longevity and related neurodegenerative diseases are encouraged to apply. The incumbent will join a department with current research strength in multiple areas of pharmacology, toxicology, medicinal chemistry, and pharmaceutics including drug discovery efforts for Alzheimer's and other age-related neurodegenerative diseases.
The Arizona Center for Drug Discovery and the new Coit Center for Longevity and Neurotherapeutics have been established in the College of Pharmacy. The overall mission of the new Longevity Center is to accelerate an understanding of aging, longevity and/or neuronal health as well as foster efforts to develop new opportunities for prevention and drug discovery in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS, and others. Excellent opportunities exist for collaborations with researchers at other parts of the University of Arizona campus, Center for Innovation in Brain Science, the Neuroscience Graduate Interdisciplinary Program, the Bio5 Institute, Arizona Cancer Center, Arizona Center for Drug Discovery and Development and Southwestern Environmental Health Sciences Center.
Areas of interest include aging, longevity, or neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and others. Candidates are expected to use multi-facet approaches to better understand biochemical, genetic, epigenetic, and environmental regulation of age-related diseases and healthy lifespan. Additional areas of interest include modeling diseases with iPSC and/or animal models, drug discovery towards age-related diseases, innovative application of artificial intelligence in aging and neurodegeneration. Candidates with research efforts on Rapamycin and other longevity therapeutics are encouraged to apply. Candidates should have an outstanding record of research accomplishments and are expected to develop an active extramurally-funded research program. Generous start-up packages and ample collaborative opportunities are available.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
Duties & Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain interdisciplinary research programs.
Produce strong peer-reviewed publications.
Provide instruction in professional, graduate, and undergraduate degree programs.
Lead or contribute to "team science" based interdisciplinary research grants/projects.
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD, PharmD or MD degree.
Preferred Qualifications:
Post-doctoral experience.
Demonstrated track record of presentations and publications in longevity research.
Rank:
Assistant Professor
FLSA:
Exempt
Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week:
40
Job FTE:
1.0
Work Calendar:
Fiscal
Job Category:
Faculty
Benefits Eligible:
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay:
DOE, salary commensurate with AACP/AAMC public school benchmarks
Compensation Type:
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies:
2
Contact Information for Candidates:
Haining Zhu | haining@pharmacy.arizona.edu
Open Date:
3/12/2024
Open Until Filled:
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply:
Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant:
Please submit a CV, Cover Letter, and Research Plan with your application.
Diversity Statement:
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community.
#J-18808-Ljbffr