Emory University School of Medicine invites applications for tenure-track Assistant Professor positions in the Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology. Beginning immediately, we seek investigators who will develop innovative and vigorous research programs in the broad areas of pharmacology,  drug metabolism and transport, toxicology, chemical biology, or medicinal chemistry as applied to human diseases such as, but not limited to cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Exceptional applicants for other ranks will also be considered.

The Department is committed to maintaining a diverse environment that emphasizes equity and inclusion to enhance scientific discovery and our community.  The selected candidates will be expected to contribute to this mission.   See our DEI web pages https://med.emory.edu/departments/pharmacology-chemical-biology/diversity-equity-inclusion/index.html for more information.  We strongly encourage candidates who identify as members of underrepresented groups in STEM to apply.

The selected candidates will receive a competitive start-up package, modern lab space, and will be mentored by a formal committee. The successful candidates will join a vibrant, collegial, and multidisciplinary basic research department with extensive scientific connectivity with the Winship Cancer Institute, the Goizueta Institute @Emory Brain Health, the Department of Chemistry at the Emory College, and other basic and clinical departments across the School of Medicine.  New faculty will have immediate access to powerful research infrastructures and core facilities, including the well-recognized Emory Chemical Biology Discovery Center with state-of-the-art high-throughput screening capabilities, as well as a top-ranked graduate training program in pharmacology. The Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology at Emory is experiencing another phase of growth with the strong commitment of the leadership of the Woodruff Health Science Center and the School of Medicine, who share a focused vision for chemistry-enabled discovery, therapeutic innovation, and translational biology.

Candidates must have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree in a relevant field of study, postdoctoral experience, and a record of research excellence. Applicants should submit the following as a single PDF file (i) a cover letter, (ii) a curriculum vitae, (iii) a teaching statement (<1 page), (iv) a statement describing your commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, and (v) names and contact information for three references, to the Emory Pharmacology & Chemical Biology Search Committee, at  https://faculty-emory.icims.com/jobs/87635/job. A de-identified statement of past research accomplishments, future research interests and goals (<3 pages) should be uploaded as a separate PDF.  The de-identified statement should not cite publications or include names of universities or personnel.  Applicants should also have three letters of reference to be uploaded to their profile. Applications must be received by August 1.

Emory University School of Medicine is one of the nation’s outstanding institutions for biomedical education, research, and patient care. Emory University SOM is dedicated to training exceptional students to become leaders in academic medicine and biomedical research. It is located in a beautiful suburb of the city of Atlanta, and sits immediately adjacent to the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  Emory Healthcare (EHC) is the largest, most comprehensive academic health system in the region.

Emory Job number:  87635

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Candidates must have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree in a relevant field of study, postdoctoral experience, and a record of research excellence.  We seek investigators who will develop innovative and vigorous research programs in the broad areas of pharmacology,  drug metabolism and transport, toxicology, chemical biology, or medicinal chemistry as applied to human diseases such as, but not limited to cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Exceptional applicants for other ranks will also be considered.