The Department of Pharmacology and Michigan Neuroscience Institute in the University of Michigan Medical School invite applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor level with appointment in the Department of Pharmacology. The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. degree and will have research interests relevant to drugs of abuse and/or substance use disorders with expertise in behavioral pharmacology and/or biopsychology. The ideal candidate will have a track record of impactful publications, extramural funding, mentorship of trainees, and eagerness to collaborate with ongoing research in the department.

The faculty position is within the vibrant and highly interactive research environment of the Michigan Neuroscience Institute and Edward F. Domino Research Center and comes with substantial established resources.  The Institute and Research Center are affiliated with the Department of Pharmacology and reside within the very strong and collegial research community of the University of Michigan. We are seeking exceptional scientists to establish vigorous independent research programs, form productive collaborations and promote translation of their research in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Please apply directly to posting number 256900 on the University of Michigan Careers website and submit a current CV, a cover letter, a description of research interests and future directions (2-3 pages), a teaching philosophy (no more than 1 page), and names for 3-5 references combined into one document. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled. The target start date is Fall 2025.

The University of Michigan is supportive of the needs of dual career couples.

This position is posted as Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor. The rank of the selected candidate will depend upon candidate's qualifications.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Employment will require both a criminal background check and an institutional reference check regarding any misconduct. Candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure form as well as an authorization to release information form.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.