Assistant Professor - CRT

Working in a laboratory Discover Your Career at Emory University Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world‑class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. Description Emory University School of Medicine (SOM) invites applications for tenure‑track Assistant Professor positions in the Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology. Exceptional applicants for other ranks (Associate or Full Professor) will also be considered. Beginning immediately, we are seeking investigators who will develop innovative and vigorous research programs in the broad fields of pharmacology and therapeutic development including chemical biology, drug discovery, AI in pharmacology, and drug metabolism as applied to human diseases such as, but not limited to, cancer, drug addiction, and neurodegenerative diseases. Investigators doing innovative research into new therapeutic modalities such as biologics, nucleic acids, cell therapy or proximity modulating agents, are also encouraged 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 newly established Emory Center for New Medicines, the Department of Chemistry in the Emory College, and other basic and clinical departments across the School of Medicine. New faculty will have immediate access to formidable 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 top‑ranked graduate training programs in pharmacology, neuroscience and cancer biology, among others. 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 Sciences Center and the School of Medicine, who share a focused vision for mechanistic discovery and therapeutic innovation through translational research. Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree in biomedical science, postdoctoral experience, and a record of research excellence. NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in‑person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: View phone number on click.appcast.io (V) | View phone number on click.appcast.io (TDD). Emory University is committed to ensuring equal access and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to seek a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io (Voice) | View phone number on click.appcast.io (TDD). We kindly ask that requests be made at least seven business days in advance to allow adequate time for coordination. #J-18808-Ljbffr Emory University