Academic Pharmacometrics Position available

Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor - Pharmacometrics College of Pharmacy, University of Minnesota Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology, The University of Minnesota’s College of Pharmacy (COP), Department of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology (ECP) invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor. Our faculty are committed to our common mission which is to advance the science, teaching, and practice of human pharmacology and therapeutics to improve the safe, effective, and economical use of medications in patients. Our faculty are also committed to the education of Pharm.D. and graduate students who together, with our staff, work to discover, apply and disseminate new knowledge to support our mission. Candidates who share our Department’s commitment to outstanding research, innovative teaching and leadership in the optimization of drug therapy, are encouraged to apply. The COP is ranked among the outstanding pharmacy education and research institutions in the world. It is located within one of the largest academic health centers in the U.S., with nationally recognized programs in public health, medicine, nursing, dentistry, and veterinary medicine. Major campus research facilities include a Clinical and Translational Science Institute, the University of Minnesota Super Computing Institute, Genomics Center and Comprehensive Cancer Center. The Department houses the Clinical Pharmacology Analytical Services facility and the Center for Forecasting Drug Response. In addition, numerous affiliated health care systems with exceptional research and educational programs partner with the COP. The Twin Cities also has a large number of cutting-edge biomedical companies eager to collaborate with the academic community. The close proximity of the College to this research-rich environment provides unequaled opportunity for faculty to excel. The Candidate must have research experience or received training that will enable the establishment of a program of clinical/translational research with a specific focus of expertise in the area of pharmacometrics. We are seeking individuals who will complement our existing strengths in pharmacometrics by contributing to a field-shaping dimension such as quantitative systems biology, disease modeling, methodological aspects, or computational skills. Ideal candidates will understand the profession of pharmacy; will complement other departmental strengths including pharmacogenomics, drug metabolism and pharmacotherapeutic research expertise within select therapeutic areas; and will contribute to the instruction of professional pharmacy and graduate students. Successful candidates will possess an earned doctorate (e.g., Pharm.D., M.D., Ph.D.). A record of strong academic, industrial, or organizational leadership and collaboration, as well as evidence of excellent teaching and communication skills will strengthen the application. Candidates must be eligible for appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor at the time of employment. The University of Minnesota offers an exceptional benefit package including the faculty retirement program and excellent medical, dental and disability insurance programs. A competitive salary and start-up package are offered commensurate with the candidate’s experience and skills. Application instructions and a complete job description may be found at http://www.pharmacy.umn.edu/about/job-opportunities. For specific questions about this position, please contact the search chair, Richard Brundage, Pharm.D., [email protected]. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer ---------------------------- Richard C. Brundage, PharmD, PhD, FISoP Professor, Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology Distinguished University Teaching Professor University of Minnesota 717 Delaware St SE; Room 464 Minneapolis, MN 55414 612-624-3115