The University of Minnesota Department of Medicinal Chemistry invites applications from outstanding candidates for a twelve-month full-time tenured position at the rank of either Associate Professor or Professor. The University seeks applicants with a Ph.D. and a nationally recognized, externally funded research program in x-ray crystallography with particular emphasis on small molecule-macromolecular complexes as applied to structure-based drug design. Prior experience with cancer-related projects is preferred.
This position is under the auspices of the
Minnesota Partnership for Biotechnology and Medical Genomics, a state-funded
initiative supporting collaborations between the Mayo Clinic and University of
Minnesota. The successful candidate will interface with a new faculty hire in
cancer pharmacology in the Division of Oncology Research and Department of
Molecular Pharmacology of the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. It is anticipated
that the two investigators will serve as focal points for future research
collaborations between the Mayo Clinic and University of Minnesota.
The
Department of Medicinal Chemistry is committed to the education and training of
scientists of the highest caliber and to providing future pharmacy practitioners
with the basis for understanding the relationship between molecular structure
and the therapeutic, dispositional, and toxicological aspects of drug action.
The department is dedicated to the improvement of human health through chemical
and biological research that leads to the formulation of new concepts for the
design and development of safe and effective therapeutic, diagnostic and
environmental agents.
The University of Minnesota offers an exceptional
benefits package including excellent medical, dental, disability insurance and
faculty retirement programs. A competitive salary and starting package
will be offered commensurate with the candidate's experience and skills. Review
of completed applications will begin June 1, 2007, and will continue until the
position is filled.
To apply for this position, follow the steps listed
below:
1. Follow the hyperlink to the University of Minnesota’s
Office of Human Resources website: Requisition 147268 -
Associate Professor/Professor - X-Ray Crystallography.
2. Follow the application instructions on OHR’s website
making sure that you attach your curriculum vitae, a statement of research goals
(attach as "Other Document"), and a letter of interest (attach as "Cover
Letter") to your application. The letter of interest should explain your
qualifications for the position.
3. Arrange for three letters of
recommendation (electronic copies to [log in to unmask]
are preferred) to be sent separately to:
Rodney Johnson, Ph.D., Search
Committee Chair
c/o Chris Nelson (Email: [log in to unmask])
University of
Minnesota College of Pharmacy
5-130 Weaver-Densford Hall
308 Harvard
Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455-0343
Telephone: (612)
624-0488
For specific questions regarding this position, please contact
the Search Chair, Dr. Rodney Johnson, at 612-624-7997 or e-mail at
[log in to unmask] Details about the Department and the position can be found at
www.pharmacy.umn.edu/medchem.
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