Tenure-Track Assistant Professor and Tenured Associate Professor/Professor

The Department of Pharmacology at the University of Minnesota invites applications to fill tenured and tenure-track faculty positions. Our faculty direct impactful research programs focused on discovery in neuroscience, cancer, immunology, and infectious disease. We hope to enhance these areas of strength by recruiting individuals with expertise in drug discovery and development, structural and computational biology, OMICs sciences, and/or translational research. Required qualifications include a PhD in the biomedical sciences and postdoctoral training. Applicants for the tenure-track Assistant Professor position must have a compelling vision for an independent research program and solid research publication record. Applicants for the tenured Associate Professor or Professor position must have a record of sustained funding and publication, and a commitment to collaborative research and mentorship. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups in STEM and medicine, including women, minorities, qualified persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Department of Pharmacology is a vibrant and collegial community located on the beautiful Minneapolis/St. Paul (“Twin Cities”) campus of the University of Minnesota. We strive to cultivate a diverse and inclusive community that leverages the unique strengths of our members to achieve excellence in research, education, and service. We benefit from the resources of a world-class medical school and large health sciences community, as well as strong relationships with institutional partners including the Masonic Cancer Center, Center for Immunology, Medical Discovery Team on Addiction, Institute for Infectious Disease, and Institute for Therapeutics Discovery and Development. We direct a popular undergraduate Minor program and the Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics graduate program, a cross-departmental training community of 75+ faculty trainers, 50+ graduate students, and an engaged alumni network. To learn more about us, please visit: https://med.umn.edu/pharmacology

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a 2-3 page statement of research interests using the following employment site link (https://hr.umn.edu/Jobs/Find-Job) for Assistant Professor (search for requisition 356951) or Associate Professor /Professor positions (search for requisition 356950).

The University of Minnesota recognizes the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds, and in providing equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the University of Minnesota, please visit:  http://diversity.umn.edu.

Qualifications

Required qualifications for tenure-track Assistant Professor applicants include a PhD in the biomedical sciences and relevant postdoctoral training. Applicants must also present a compelling vision for an independent research program and have a solid research publication record in this area.

Required qualifications for tenured Associate Professor or Professor applicants include a PhD in the biomedical sciences and relevant postdoctoral training. Applicants must also have a record of sustained funding and publication, and a commitment to collaborative research and mentorship.