Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy

The Ohio State University•Columbus, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of professor within the Division of Medicinal Chemistry & Pharmacognosy at the OSU Columbus campus (main campus). We are seeking basic scientists with a strong record of scholarly productivity and a commitment to drug discovery and development. The area of specialization is medicinal chemistry and/or chemical biology, with chemical synthesis as a key focus area and strength. The successful candidate will join faculty in the College of Pharmacy with broad interests in cancer biology, drug discovery and development, infectious diseases, pharmaceutics, and pharmacology and will be well positioned to collaborate with a wide array of researchers across the university. Cancer-focused research is of particular interest, with significant opportunities to engage in interdisciplinary collaborations across The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, a nationally recognized leader in translational cancer research and therapeutics development.

Requirements

Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, medicinal chemistry, or related field
Postdoctoral training
Demonstrated research productivity

Nice To Haves

Strong track record as a mentor
Experience with interdisciplinary research
Evidence of independence

Responsibilities

Maintain an independent and focused program of research and scholarship that has national and international recognition
Establish or maintain a record of competitive grant and/or contract funding from federal funding sources that supports a productive research program
Achieve or maintain excellence in teaching and mentoring, including the training and mentoring of graduate students
Demonstrate service and leadership within the college and university and participate in service in professional activities