University of Pittsburgh
School of Pharmacy
Department of Pharmacy and Therapeutics 

Research Assistant Professor; Full time 

The University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy is seeking candidates for a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacy and Therapeutics. The candidate will carry out clinical-translational, implementation, outcomes, and/or clinical informatics research focused in nephropharmacology, all primarily within the context of population health in chronic kidney disease, and in close collaboration with investigators from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Renal-Electrolyte Division. Additional clinical, scholarly and teaching responsibilities expected of the candidate will include medication therapy management and safety reviews in keeping with population health management efforts; contribution to the scientific literature through scholarly activities such as publications and presentations at scientific meetings; and precepting or mentoring pharmacy students and residents. 

Candidates at the Research Assistant Professor level should have excellent communication skills, dedication to high-impact research, and the potential for a research career in academia. Candidates must have a PharmD and/or PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology or a related field and should have at least 3-5 years of postdoctoral experience in clinical and translational research. Candidates should have a track record of publications in population health management and demonstrated experience in mentoring students. 

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should upload all required documents to the University of Pittsburgh Talent Center https://www.join.pitt.edu/  at Req. 23007126 Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a letter of intent, names of six individuals who can provide a letter of reference, and one-page summaries of research interests, teaching philosophy, and service/practice achievement. Please also submit an inclusive excellence statement describing how you would contribute to the development of a diverse and inclusive learning community through your teaching, research, and/or service. Please include examples of your contribution when possible.   

 The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.  

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

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