strengths in metabolism, chemical biology, immunology, cardiovascular and respiratory physiology, and neuroscience.
Qualifications
Successful applicants will have earned a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD, completed a minimum of three years of postdoctoral training, and demonstrated excellence in research with a strong potential of developing innovative research programs that can attract sustained extramural funding. Tenure status and rank of the position depend on qualifications. For appointment with tenure, candidates should have established a nationally reputable, well-funded research program with a track record of high-impact publications.
Competitive salary, space, and start-up packages will be provided. Along with a collegial and inclusive department (https://pharm.virginia.edu), prospective faculty will have access to state-of-the-art core facilities, a vibrant campus-wide research community, and will draw from an outstanding pool of graduate and MD/PhD students in the interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences (BIMS) program to support their research program.
The University of Virginia is in Charlottesville, which is located in the eastern foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Central Virginia, a region renowned for its natural beauty, history, music, and culinary culture. For more information about UVA and the surrounding area, please visit https://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville. UVA assists faculty spouses and partners seeking employment in the Charlottesville area. To learn more please visit https://dualcareer.virginia.edu.
Application reviews will begin November 1, 2026, and the positions will remain open until filled.
Application Instructions
To apply, please go to https://apply.interfolio.com/193470. For full consideration, applications should include the following:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Detailed statement of research accomplishments and interests (3 page max)
- Contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, mailing address)
For questions about this faculty position, please contact Dr. Michelle Bland, Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Faculty Search Committee Chair at mlb2eg@virginia.edu
