Tenure-Track - Assistant Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences
Company: UMass Lowell
Location: Lowell
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
General Summary of Position:
The Department of Biomedical and Nutritional Sciences located in
the Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences at the University of
Massachusetts Lowell, is committed to academic excellence and
diversity among the faculty, staff, and students. We are seeking a
full-time tenure-track faculty member at the level of Assistant
Professor with expertise in and research interests in
pharmaceutical sciences. All faculty are expected to teach and
engage in service to the department, College and university. The
ideal candidate should have a successful publication record and
demonstrate potential for extramural funding to support their
research programs.
The department is interested in attracting candidates with
interests in interdisciplinary and translational research using
systems biology approaches to pharma/nutraceutical development,
drug discovery, drug delivery, molecular pharmacology,
pharmacogenomics, physiologically-based pharmacokinetics (PBPK),
and pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic modeling and simulation. The
successful candidate is expected to develop an independent basic or
translational research program that will ideally bridge with
multiple programs and centers in the College and university,
including pharmaceutical, nutritional and/or applied biomedical
sciences. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to
develop a vigorous research program that takes advantage of the
university's new, state-of-the-art vivarium and animal imaging
center. As the preeminent research and academic institution within
the greater Merrimack Valley, the University of Massachusetts
Lowell and its Department of Biomedical and Nutritional Sciences
are also invested in improving the health of our communities.
The successful candidate will be engaged in the education of
undergraduate and graduate students. Previous experience in
teaching is desirable. We seek applicants recognized for scholarly
and teaching excellence, ability to work with diverse populations,
and excellent oral and written communication skills. Emphasis will
be placed on individuals with experience working in
interdisciplinary teams.
The Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences is dynamic and expanding,
and prepares professionals and scientists in a wide range of health
science fields including applied, clinical and translational areas.
The Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences offers baccalaureate,
masters and doctoral programs in several health related disciplines
including biomedical sciences, nutrition, exercise science nursing,
pharmaceutical sciences, public health and physical therapy. A
large research program and vibrant community partnerships and
engagement opportunities enrich and support our educational
programs. The successful candidates will collaborate with other
college faculty, with community partners, and with external
academic colleagues.
Opportunities for research linkages exist with other UMass Lowell
Colleges, Research Centers and across the 5-campus UMass system as
well as with the VA.
UMass Lowell is situated in the heart of New England on the banks
of the Merrimack River, a beautiful and culturally diverse area,
the birthplace of America's industrial revolution, and currently in
the high-tech corridor of Massachusetts. Cotton mills in Lowell,
the only city to be awarded nation park status by the U.S. National
Park Service, opened in 1814 and the city has been a hub of
invention and innovation ever since. UML continues that legacy of
innovation throughout the campus. Its location 25 miles north of
Boston offer unsurpassed enrichment of every type including fine
arts, dining, historical sites, and of course sports! Just north of
Lowell the grandeur of New Hampshire's White Mountains unfolds not
far from the storied ski lodges of Vermont. In addition, beautiful
beaches and Cape Cod are within easy driving distance. All told,
Lowell is a jewel of a city in one of the most attractive regions
in the country to live.
As a public research university, UMass Lowell has experienced
dramatic growth in research funding, total endowments, and student
enrollment over the past eight years. It is a Carnegie
Classification Doctoral University - Higher Research Activity and
conducts more than $84 million in sponsored research annually.
The University is committed to promoting an inclusive environment
and to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student
populations. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal. We
encourage individuals from underrepresented populations to apply
and would be pleased to have applicants identify strengths in these
areas.
We invite you to visit our college website and meet our faculty,
staff, and students and see our new facilities in the health areas:
Should you have questions about the position, please feel free to
contact the Department Chair, Dr. Tim Ford at ; you will find the
faculty profile along with specific information about the
Biomedical & Nutritional Sciences here
Minimum Qualifications (Required):
Additional Considerations:
* Discipline-specific teaching experience preferred
* Experience in fostering interdisciplinary research initiatives
desirable
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until
the position is filled. However, the position may close when an
adequate number of qualified applications are received.
Please include the following required documents with your
application.
The University of Massachusetts is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action, Title IX employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration
for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion,
national origin, ancestry, age over 40, protected veteran status,
disability, sexual
orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or other
protected class.
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