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Tenure Track / Open Rank Faculy
Job Description
Posting Information
Posting Information
| Department | SOP-CBMC - 452100 |
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| Posting Open Date | 08/14/2023 |
| Application Deadline | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Position Type | Permanent Faculty |
| Working Title | Tenure Track / Open Rank Faculy |
| Appointment Type | Tenured/Tenure Track |
| Vacancy ID | FAC0004643 |
| Full-time/Part-time | Full-Time Permanent |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| FTE | 1 |
| Position Location | North Carolina, US |
| Hiring Range | Dependent on experience and qualifications. |
| Proposed Start Date | 10/01/2023 |
Position Information
| Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit | The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (www.pharmacy.unc.edu) is one of five health science schools (Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, Public Health, Medicine) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is one of the oldest health science academic programs at Chapel Hill. The School teaches approximately 600 PharmD students and 150 graduate students. The School has built a reputation for its continued pursuit of excellence, rigorous education and training programs, cutting-edge multidisciplinary research, progressive pharmacy practices, efficient business operations, and its outstanding faculty, staff, and students. The School was named the number one School of Pharmacy in the U.S. by the U.S. News and World Report. The School has experienced unprecedented growth and success and continues to strategically position itself for sustained impact, as articulated in the School’s Strategic Plan (https://pharmacy.unc.edu/about/oe/strategic-plan/). Our Vision is to be the global leader in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. Our Mission is to prepare leaders and innovators to solve the world’s most pressing health care challenges. We are Advancing Medicine for Life through innovation and collaboration in pharmacy practice, education, research, and public service. |
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| Position Summary | The Division of Chemical Biology and Medicinal Chemistry (CBMC) (https://pharmacy.unc.edu/divisions/cbmc/) in the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (https://pharmacy.unc.edu) invites applications for two 12-month tenure track positions (preference for Assistant Professor rank, with the possibility of open rank in exceptional cases). The ideal candidates will have research expertise in medicinal chemistry/chemical biology/structural biology/computational chemistry within the general field of neuroscience. The research focus on pain and opioid use disorders is preferred, but it can also reside in neurodevelopment, neurological diseases, and neurodegeneration. We are seeking candidates who possesses the potential to establish an innovative, competitive and independent research program. Candidates are expected to contribute to the education and training of students in the Doctor of Pharmaceutical Sciences (PhD) graduate program, the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) professional program, and postdoctoral fellows in the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. CBMC is comprised of more than 30 faculty with research strengths in the synthesis and structure-activity characterization of pharmaceutically relevant small molecules, the chemical biology of designed small-molecule ligands and their cognate drug targets, combinatorial biochemistry and proteomics, structural biology, chemo- and bioinformatics, and molecular modeling. Faculty enjoy collaborative opportunities with CBMC’s Structural Genomics Consortium (https://pharmacy.unc.edu/research/centers/sgc-unc/) and the Center for Integrative Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery (https://cicbdd.web.unc.edu), UNC’s five health science schools, and a stimulating regional research environment in the Research Triangle Park. |
| Minimum Education and Experience Requirements | PhD. degree in Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biochemistry, or a closely related discipline. |
| Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | - A strong track record of publications that demonstrate innovation and an interest in designing, synthesizing, and/or applying novel molecular agents in the area of neuroscience. - Possesses the potential to establish a competitive and independent research program. - Candidates with expertise in medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, structural biology, and/or computational modeling with a focus on neuroscience. |
| Special Physical/Mental Requirements | |
| Campus Security Authority Responsibilities | Not Applicable. |
| Special Instructions | Apply online at, https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/263513 with a cover letter, CV/resume, a research statement, and a list of at least four (4) professional references with their full contact information. |
| Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/263513 |
Department Contact Information
| Department Contact Name and Title | Mac Balatico, HR Specialist |
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| Department Contact Telephone or Email | mac.t.balatico@unc.edu |
| Academic Personnel Office Contact Information | If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University’s Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost office at (919)-962-1091 or send an email to facultyrecruitment@unc.edu. Please note: The Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. If you have any questions about the job requirements or the hiring department notify the Department Contact. |
| Equal Opportunity Employer Statement | The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. |
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