Associate or Full Professor and Endowed Chair in Peptide Science (T/TE)
About The Position
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Arizona invites applicants for the Victor and Patricia Hruby Endowed Chair in Peptide Science. The successful candidate will join a dynamic research environment with opportunities to collaborate across the University. The department seeks a candidate whose research and education program has peptide science as a central focus, with a strong record of creative research accomplishments, external funding, and excellence in teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Preference will be given to candidates with an international reputation commensurate with a tenured faculty position and demonstrated excellence in peptide science. Candidates should foster a welcoming environment for students, trainees, staff, and colleagues from a broad range of backgrounds, and be prepared to collaborate across campus in support of departmental, institute, and college strategic goals. The University welcomes candidates with experience in industry, government laboratories, and private institutes, consistent with its scholar-practitioner tradition. The role includes leading an internationally recognized peptide chemistry research program; teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students; contributing to curricular innovation, outreach, and academic service; and developing approaches to increase student engagement and collaborations with community and business partners. The position is full-time, tenure-track, exempt, and benefits-eligible. The target hire date is August 16, 2027. Applications will be reviewed beginning after November 15, 2026, and the posting is open until filled.
Requirements
- PhD in Chemistry or a closely related field.
- Postdoctoral or equivalent research experience.
- Extensive publication history in the field.
- Evidence of successful acquisition and maintenance of external research funding.
- Demonstrated experience mentoring students, such as granting of Ph.D. degrees to trainees and/or including graduate and undergraduate students on peer-reviewed published work.
- Excellence in research and education related to chemistry and science where peptides play a central role.
- Demonstrated ability to reach beyond the local academic environment.
- Ability to attract and maintain external research funding.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Translational research experience.
- Leadership in large-scale research endeavors.
- Experience engaging industrial partners.
- High international reputation commensurate with a tenured faculty position.
- Experience working with a variety of student populations, stakeholders, and colleagues.
Responsibilities
- Lead a vigorous, productive, internationally recognized research program in peptide chemistry.
- Teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels and contribute to innovation in curricular development.
- Mentor students effectively and respectfully.
- Participate in outreach and contribute to Department, College, and University service.
- Develop innovative approaches to enhancing student engagement and expanding collaborations with community and business partners.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability programs
- Sick leave
- Holidays
- Tuition reduction at UA, ASU, and NAU for the employee and qualified family members
- Retirement plans
- Access to UA recreation and cultural activities
- Innovative work-life programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
