School of Pharmacy, Division of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences

The School of Pharmacy at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) invites applications to fill a full-time faculty position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. This is a tenure-track position in the Division of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences. The successful applicant will have an M.D, D.V.M., Pharm.D., or Ph.D. in Biology, Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmacology, or equivalent.

We solicit applications from individuals studying fundamental questions in Pharmacology that range from the molecular to organismal level, and we are particularly interested in those whose research program uses large-scale data and/or computational analysis/modeling and broadly addresses questions relating to pharmacogenomics. The primary attributes we seek in candidates are (1) demonstrated excellence in research, as the faculty member would be expected to initiate or continue an independent, extramurally funded research program, and (2) potential or demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring at the professional and graduate level.

The School of Pharmacy Sciences grants degrees at the graduate and Pharm.D. levels. Ph.D. degrees are granted in Pharmacology or Pharmaceutical Sciences. "Life and health sciences" is one of three areas emphasized in the UMKC campus mission. Participating units include the School of Biological Sciences, the School of Medicine, the School of Pharmacy, the School of Dentistry, and the School of Nursing and Health Studies.

Applicants must possess a Ph.D., M.D., Pharm.D. or D.V.M. and at least two years of postdoctoral experience.

Full - Time, 12 month appointment

Salary is negotiable and commensurate with credentials and experience

Application materials will only be accepted online. To register and submit your application online, please go to: www.umkc.edu/jobs to view our open positions and submit your application materials (CV, brief statement outlining your research interests, at least 3 letters of reference). In order to be considered, you must complete the application which contains two (2) sections: 1. Name and Contact Information 2. Combine all application materials (CV, cover letter, references, etc.) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachment. Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). You are welcome to contact any member of the recruitment team at 816-235-1621 if you need additional clarification of the application process after you have read the instructions provided. If you need technical assistance, please call 1-855-524-0002.

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