Description

About the Job

We are seeking a faculty member who will complement our existing strengths in pharmacometrics by contributing field-shaping science to the areas of quantitative systems pharmacology, systems biology, disease modeling, methodological or computational skills related to pharmacometrics.  This position aligns with the College of Pharmacy’s strategic plan to build expertise within the theme of precision medicine. Individuals will be expected to apply their pharmacometrics expertise to advance discovery and translation in precision medicine through development of innovative methodological tools and application of physiologic, pharmacokinetic and/or pharmacodynamic modeling. 

Summary of Position:

The University of Minnesota’s College of Pharmacy, Department of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology (ECP) invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor with a focus in Pharmacometrics.  This is a 12-month, 1.0 FTE position. Successful candidates will possess an earned doctorate (e.g., Pharm.D., M.D., Ph.D.), and must have research experience that will enable them to establish a strong program of scholarly contributions to the field of pharmacometrics applied to clinical/translational research and precision medicine.  The successful applicant will conduct research and teach professional pharmacy students and graduate students in the area of pharmacometrics.  They will also provide service to department, collegiate and university initiatives and committees. The candidate will interact with members of other disciplines, schools, centers and research groups at the University to advance our capacity of making significant contributions to quantitative systems pharmacology.

About the Department

The Department of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology (ECP) is at the forefront of the emerging discipline of experimental pharmacotherapeutics, providing national and international leadership in individualized medicine through prominent research and an excellent graduate program. Groundbreaking and critical research is conducted in the Department of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology. Our faculty are renowned experts in pharmacogenomics, neuropharmacology, drug metabolism, pharmacometrics, and specific therapeutic areas.  Within the department, there is a diverse portfolio of supported research projects with funding from government, corporate, and foundation sources. Faculty members regularly present important findings at national and international conferences, lecture and collaborate across the country, and hold leadership positions in national organizations. Our graduate program offers M.S. and PhD degrees in an innovative, interdisciplinary program that trains students of the highest caliber to conduct research encompassing methodology from basic and clinical pharmacology perspectives. Additionally, ECP faculty contribute significantly to the education of pharmacy students in the College’s professional program through didactic instruction, laboratory experiences, clerkships and clinical rotations.

Required Qualifications:

-Earned doctorate (e.g., Pharm.D., M.D., Ph.D.), and research experience that will establish a strong program of scholarly contributions to the field of pharmacometrics including applications to clinical/translational research and precision medicine.

-Demonstrated ability to interact with members of other disciplines, schools, centers and research groups at the University to advance our capacity of making significant contributions to quantitative systems pharmacology.

-Understand the profession of pharmacy; complement other departmental strengths including pharmacogenomics, drug metabolism and pharmacotherapeutic research within select therapeutic areas; contribute to the instruction of professional pharmacy and graduate students; and have knowledge of and commitment to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion.

-Eligible for appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor at the time of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

-A record of strong academic or organizational leadership, collaboration, and evidence of excellent teaching and communication skills.