Assistant Professor in Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy

Job Title Assistant Professor in Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy

Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications 

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The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by October 15, 2024. Applications received after October 15, 2024 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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The Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Rhode Island (URI) invites applications for a 9-month tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor rank in medicinal chemistry and pharmacognosy beginning in Fall 2025.

The University of Rhode Island is the state’s flagship land and sea-grant research institution committed to urban initiatives. A student-centered research institution, URI actively partners with other organizations globally and locally to advance knowledge and develop leaders. URI is dedicated to community engagement, excellence in education, and solving the world’s most critical challenges. Situated on the traditional land and territories of the Narragansett Nation and the Niantic People along the Atlantic Ocean, URI strives to create a diverse and inclusive environment for researchers, teachers, learners, and community members.

The College of Pharmacy, located on the main campus in Rhode Island’s southernmost region, is a welcoming and inclusive community of scholars. With a vision to “Advance Health and Transform Communities,” The College community seeks to pursue lives of service and intellectual exploration to solve scientific challenges and deliver progressive interdisciplinary healthcare with compassion and intention. The Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, with its long history of pursuing scholarly excellence in natural products chemistry, is committed to mentoring and training outstanding researchers, scholars, and future leaders. We invite applicants who share our vision and are interested in expanding our community of scholars to collaborate and inspire one another in teaching, research, and service. The College of Pharmacy supports a dynamic research enterprise and is routinely ranked in the top 10% of pharmacy schools in extramural research funding. The college has extensive partnerships with research centers and health systems across Rhode Island, Eastern and Central Massachusetts, and Eastern Connecticut, including the Rhode Island IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (RI-INBRE), Advance Rhode Island Clinical and Translational Research (Adv RI-CTR), Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE), Brown University, and the Veterans Affairs Providence Healthcare System.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop an innovative and internationally recognized research program that maintains sustained extramural funding.
• Teach courses in Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy at the undergraduate, professional, and graduate levels.
• Contribute to the teaching missions of the University by mentoring and teaching graduate, professional degree, and undergraduate courses for the college.
• Engage in departmental and external service.
• Maintain a commitment to diversity and effective student mentorship.

RESEARCH FOCUS:

• Innovative research in Natural Products Chemistry with a focus on drug discovery and development.
• Potential for interdisciplinary research collaborations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

1. Ph.D., MD, or equivalent in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Biology, Pharmacognosy, or a related discipline.

2. Relevant postdoctoral experience.

3. Proven track record and demonstrated excellence in research.

4. Strong mentoring record.

5. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

6. Demonstrated proficiency in oral communication skills.

7. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

PREFERRED:

1. Interdisciplinary research experience, including but not limited to bioinformatics, genetics, synthetic biology, metabolomics, genomics, or proteomics.

2. Evidence of research independence and grant writing experience.

3. Demonstrated commitment to innovative teaching methods and inclusive pedagogy.

4. Experience in teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.

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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Union AAUP – American Assoc of Univ Professors

Status Academic Year, Full-time, Tenure-track, Permanent

End Date of Restriction or Limitation 

Department Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Sc

Contact(s) 

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Email 

Campus Location Kingston

Grant Funded No

Extension Contingent on Funding Date 

Special Instructions to Applicants 

Please attach the following 4 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Curriculum Vitae.

(#3) Research Statement – detailed statement of research accomplishments and interests (3 pages maximum) as one complete document.

(#4) Other Document – References – three professional references (name, email address, telephone number, mailing address).

(Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).

Position Number 107568

Posting Number F00425

Posting Date 09/11/2024

Closing Date 

Open Until Filled Yes

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/13948

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