Assistant Professor (TE) (Pharmacology and Toxicology) (Multiple Positions) (UPDATED)

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Nov 10, 2024

Assistant Professor (TE) (Pharmacology and Toxicology) (Multiple Positions) (UPDATED)
Posting Number	req19073
Department	Pharmacology and Toxicology
Department Website Link	https://www.pharmacy.arizona.edu/
Medical Sub-Speciality
Location	University of Arizona Health Sciences
Address	1703 E. Mabel St, Tucson, AZ 87521 USA
Position Highlights	Please Note: the position highlights section has been updated to include additional details for these positions. The R. Ken Coit College of Pharmacy at the University of Arizona Health Sciences in Tucson invites applicants for a tenure-track faculty position at the level of Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology. The College of Pharmacy is ranked 4th nationally in NIH funding. Applicants whose research interests are in longevity and related neurodegenerative diseases are encouraged to apply. The incumbent will join a department with current research strength in multiple areas of pharmacology, toxicology, medicinal chemistry, and pharmaceutics including drug discovery efforts for Alzheimer's and other age-related neurodegenerative diseases. The Arizona Center for Drug Discovery and the new Coit Center for Longevity and Neurotherapeutics have been established in the College of Pharmacy. The overall mission of the new Longevity Center is to accelerate an understanding of aging, longevity and/or neuronal health as well as foster efforts to develop new opportunities for prevention and drug discovery in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS, and others. Excellent opportunities exist for collaborations with researchers at other parts of the University of Arizona campus, Center for Innovation in Brian Science, the Neuroscience Graduate Interdisciplinary Program, the Bio5 Institute, Arizona Cancer Center, Arizona Center for Drug Discovery and Development and Southwester Environmental Health Sciences Center. Areas of interest include aging, longevity, or neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and others. Candidates are expected to use multi-facet approaches to better understand biochemical, genetic, epigenetic, and environmental regulation of age-related diseases and healthy lifespan. Additional areas of interest include modeling diseases with iPSC and/or animal models, drug discovery towards age-related diseases, innovative application of artificial intelligence in aging and neurodegeneration. Candidates with research efforts on Rapamycin and other longevity therapeutics are encouraged to apply. Candidates should have an outstanding record of research accomplishments and are expected to develop an active extramurally-funded research program. Generous start-up packages and ample collaborative opportunities are available. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	Develop and maintain interdisciplinary research programs. Produce strong-peer reviewed publications. Provide instruction in professional, graduate, and undergraduate degree programs. Lead or contribute to "team science" based interdisciplinary research grants/projects.
Minimum Qualifications	PhD, PharmD or MD degree.
Preferred Qualifications	Post-doctoral experience. Demonstrated track record of presentations and publications in longevity research.
Rank	Assistant Professor
Tenure Information	Tenure-Eligible (TE)
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Faculty
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	DOE, salary commensurate with AACP/AAMC public school benchmarks
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	2
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Haining Zhu \| haining@pharmacy.arizona.edu
Open Date	3/12/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant	Please submit a CV, Cover Letter, and Research Plan with your application.
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