Tenure Track/Tenured Faculty Positions
The Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology in the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo under the leadership of the newly appointed Chair, Dr. Margarita L. Dubocovich, will recruit six tenure track faculty positions at the level of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor. All positions are 12-month fully funded state appointments. The University at Buffalo (UB), the most comprehensive center for professional education, training and research within the 64-campus State University of New York (SUNY) system and a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU), is implementing the UB2020 strategic plan that will grow its faculty, staff and student population by as much as 40% by 2020.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Successful candidates should have strong interest and/or experience in the pharmacological and toxicological sciences to undertake research in drug discovery and targeted therapeutic approaches to diseases and/or environmental health science. Research interests in one or more of the following areas are preferable: neuropharmacology, receptors, molecular recognition and signal transduction, drugs of abuse, circadian biology, neuroscience, endocrinology, cardiovascular, metabolism and membrane transport, cancer and developmental pharmacology/toxicology. Faculty will be expected to develop funded research programs and participate in educational activities and teaching of pharmacology and toxicology, as well as service to the University. Mentorship to strengthen academic, research and grantsmanship skills will be available.
STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES: In addition to modern well-designed laboratory space, there are cutting edge research cores in many areas, including genomics, proteomics, microscopy/imaging, macromolecular crystallization, and transgenic animals. Diverse opportunities for collaboration also exist at nearby Roswell Park Cancer Institute, the Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute, the New York Center of Excellence for Bioinformatics and Life Sciences, the Research Institute on Addictions and the Center for Excellence in PK/PD in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT: Buffalo has unique characteristics, which make it an ideal place to live and work. Buffalo, called “The City of Good Neighbors,” is the second largest city in New York State. Amherst, a nearby suburb, has been rated as one of the safest communities in the nation. Area public schools are outstanding and housing is very affordable. Buffalo is a cultural center with excellent theater, museums and an exceptional symphony. In addition, the surrounding environment contains two of the Great Lakes for sailing, boating and fishing, hills for skiing and hiking and the beauty of Niagara Falls which combine to create an optimal environment. To learn more about the Buffalo/Niagara region visit: www.buffalo.edu/aboutub/region.html.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS: All applicants should have a Ph.D., M.D., D.V.M., or an equivalent degree with appropriate postdoctoral and professional experience. Applications for academic ranks other than Assistant Professor will be considered from individuals with well established and funded research programs, and evidence of academic leadership, history of collaborations, mentoring skills, and commitment to lead and promote educational programs.
APPLICATIONS: Applications including a C.V., statement of current and future research interests, and the names and email addresses of three references, should be submitted to:
http://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52223  (posting 0800424). Applications received by October 1st, 2008 will be considered for interview in fall 2008. Search will continue until all six positions are filled.
Additional information on departmental programs may be obtained on the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology home page, accessible via www.smbs.buffalo.edu/pmy.
The University at Buffalo is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer/Recruiter.  Posted 9-23-08

Department Head of Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Sciences
The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy invites applications and nominations for the position of Head of the Department of Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Sciences from individuals with experience, vision and leadership in drug discovery/drug development. The Department currently has twenty-one faculty members with expertise in diverse areas, including medicinal chemistry, analytical chemistry, molecular pharmacology, systemic pharmacology, drug delivery, drug targeting, pharmacokinetics, toxicology, biochemistry and X-ray crystallography. The Department also supports a strong graduate training program, with more than fifty students. The College anticipates completion of a new building, adjacent to the present structure which will provide an additional 93,000 gross square feet of new state-of-the-art teaching and research space in Summer 2009. There are also substantial future opportunities to grow. A new medical school, to be jointly operated by the Medical College of Georgia and UGA, will be located in Athens with the first class entering in 2010. The College of Pharmacy is expected to play a key role in this endeavor. The College also hosts a Center for Drug Discovery that provides a focal point for establishing new state-wide research interactions.

The successful candidate should be a dynamic individual with a major research interest in drug discovery/development related sciences, including but not limited to synthetic medicinal chemistry, combinatorial chemistry/high throughput screening, bioinformatics, pharmacogenomics, structural biology, computer-assisted drug design, pharmaceutics or molecular & biochemical pharmacology. The candidate should have experience and vision in drug discovery/development as well as leadership in managing the Department and a strong commitment to instruction and mentoring. The candidate is also expected to be an internationally recognized leader in the field with established records of federal and/or private extramural support. Furthermore, the successful candidate should have a demonstrated ability for working in interdisciplinary teams consonant with intent to take the College to the next level of biomedical research.

The University of Georgia, located in Athens, Georgia, is a Research I institution in the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1785, the University of Georgia is the largest and most comprehensive educational institution in Georgia. The main campus is located on 615 acres, approximately 60 miles northeast of Atlanta and 185 miles from the coast of Georgia.

Applications received by January 4, 2009 are assured consideration. Application materials should include a cover letter of interest and a complete curriculum vitae. References are not necessary for application at this time but may be requested later in the process.

Email submissions with attachments are preferred. Please send to: executivesearch@uga.edu 
In lieu of email submission, written application materials may be directed to:

University of Georgia, Human Resources
Search Committee, Department Head PBS
C/o Executive and Faculty Search Group
215 S. Jackson Street
Athens, GA 30602
executivesearch@uga.edu

Confidential requests for information should be directed to Lindsey Van Note, Executive Recruiter, Executive and Faculty Search Group, University of Georgia, 706-542-7908

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Posted 9-11-08

Postdoctoral Positions, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Department of Pharmacology, Center for Biomedical Neuroscience

 Post-doctoral positions to work on NIH- and other funded basic research projects addressing: a) norepinephrine and other monoamines in the effects of acute and chronic stress on behavior, emotional reactivity, cognition and HPA activity; b) regulatory mechanisms underlying chronic antidepressant drug action; c) novel early intervention approaches in prevention and treatment of PTSD; and d) effects of early stress on vulnerability to adult stress as a model of PTSD. We employ a variety of techniques from molecular to behavioral: in situ hybridization to study regulation of gene expression in rat brain; immunocytochemistry and receptor autoradiography; microdialysis to assess changes in transmitter release in prefrontal cortex, limbic forebrain and hypothalamus; measures of plasma stress hormones; and a battery of behavioral tests to assess anxiety, active vs passive behavioral coping strategies, social behavior, executive function and cognitive flexibility (e.g., reversal learning, cognitive set-shifting, etc).

Individuals who have completed or will complete Ph.D. training in neuroscience, psychology, biology, pharmacology or a related field are encouraged to apply. Current post-docs seeking a second post-doctoral position are also welcome.  San Antonio is a vibrant, multicultural city offering museums, diverse cuisine, outdoor recreation, professional sports, state and national parks, a warm and sunny climate, and a very affordable cost of living.  Applicants should send a CV, a brief statement of research interests and career goals, and 3 letters of reference to:

Dr David Morilak

Department of Pharmacology, MC 7764

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

7703 Floyd Curl Dr

San Antonio TX 78229

http://pharmacology.uthscsa.edu/faculty/Morilak.html

or by email to:   morilak@uthscsa.edu

All postdoctoral positions are designated as security sensitive.  UTHSCSA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Posted 6-7-08

Pharmacology Educator, University of South Carolina School of Medicine
The Department of Pharmacology, Physiology and Neuroscience at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine invites applications for a faculty position, rank open. The major responsibility of this position will be teaching medical and graduate pharmacology and administration of medical pharmacology. The successful applicant must have a Ph.D. in pharmacology or related discipline and documented evidence of excellence in teaching medical pharmacology. For individuals with funded research programs laboratory space and start-up funds will be made available; opportunities for collaborative research with current departmental faculty members are also available.
Qualified applicants may apply by submitting a single Adobe Acrobat or Microsoft Word file that includes a cover letter with a statement of teaching philosophy, a curriculum vitae listing teaching experience, a summary of student teaching evaluations with comparative data to others, and contact information for four references. The file should be attached to an e-mail message sent to ppn.search@med.sc.edu and containing “Pharmacology Search” as the subject. For more information about the department please visit our website: http://ppn.med.sc.edu/ 
The University of South Carolina is an AA/EO Employer Posted 5-1-08