About the University of Georgia

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

About the College/Unit/Department

The College of Pharmacy at the University of Georgia (UGA) is a distinguished institution known for its excellence in pharmacy education, research, and community service.

Position Summary

The Department of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences in the College of Pharmacy at the University of Georgia invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor. We seek an individual who will build and maintain a strong, extramurally funded research program in any area of pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences, such as Pharmacology; Immunology, Medicinal Chemistry with experience in high-throughput screening; Systems Biology, and Cancer Biology.

Research Areas of Interest

• AI/computational drug discovery
• Computational or virtual drug screening
• Chemical biology
• Pharmacology
• Immunology
• Cancer biology
• Drug formulation or drug delivery
• Medicinal chemistry
• Toxicology
• Systems biology

Minimum Qualifications

A Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree in biology, medicine, chemistry, physics, bioengineering, or a related field. Minimum of 3 years of postdoctoral training.

Additional Requirements

Evidence of strong potential for independent research and high-impact publications.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the undergrad and graduate programs of the College of Pharmacy. (50%)
• Develop and maintain a nationally recognized program of research. (45%)
• Support the service mission of the College of Pharmacy. (5%)