Research Assistant Professor, College of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences (Carlier lab)

Hiring Department: Pharmaceutical Sciences

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1026692

Posting Close Date: September 27, 2024

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences comprises the basic science disciplines within the College of Pharmacy at UIC. Located in the heart of the Illinois Medical District in Chicago, the UIC College of Pharmacy consistently ranks in the Top Ten U.S. Colleges of Pharmacy in total funding from the National Institutes of Health. The Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences is a collaborative, research-active unit with faculty organized across four program concentrations: Chemistry in Drug Discovery, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery, and Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutics. Additional information about the Department is available at http://psci.pharmacy.uic.edu.

SUMMARY
The Research Assistant Professor will play a lead role in medicinal chemistry campaigns supporting UICentre-funded and internally approved research projects. This person will also assist and support the Director in managing the Medicinal Chemistry lab within UICentre. The individual must be well-trained in synthetic organic and medicinal chemistry techniques and stay current with the literature. The individual will communicate findings in refereed publications and UICentre progress reports, write grant applications, and present at conferences.

Duties and Responsibilities
•Design and execute medicinal chemistry campaigns to support research within UICentre.
•Assist and support the Director in managing resources and facilities within the Medicinal Chemistry Lab in UICentre.
•Oversee and mentor Research Scientists and Postdoctoral associates
•Assist UICentre Director in assessing the medicinal chemistry needs of potential grantees
•Conceptualize their own research projects
•Author papers in peer-reviewed journals
•Write grant applications

Additional Responsibilities
This job description reflects the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Nothing restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

For fullest consideration, click the Apply Now button and upload your cover letter, current CV/resume, and contact information for 3 references by Friday, September 27, 2024. Posting closes September 27, 2024.

Please note that once you have submitted your application, you cannot make any changes. To revise your application, you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the close date of posting.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
PhD in Medicinal Chemistry
2 years postdoctoral research experience
Publications in refereed journals

Preferred Qualifications
•Proficiency in organic synthesis, purification and analytical characterization of organic compounds.
•Proficiency in iterative design-synthesize-test techniques for hit-to-lead campaigns, and in building and interpreting structure-activity relationships
•Familiarity with chemical-biological databases such as CDD Vault.
•Familiarity with molecular modeling software such as Schrodinger
•Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
•Experience coaching/directing postdoctoral associates.

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