Associate​/Full Professor of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Pharmacology

The Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Pharmacology at the Indiana University School of Medicine ( IUSM ) seeks an innovative and collaborative Computational Pharmacologist/Drug Discovery Scientist to join a growing cluster of investigators focused on mechanistic biology and therapeutic discovery across varying research areas and diseases. IUSM offers competitive start-up and relocation packages, and exceptional candidates may be considered for endowed professorships.

The successful candidate will bridge medicinal chemistry, in vivo pharmacology and clinical deployment of therapeutics across disease states. We envision a collaborative, interdisciplinary position that integrates mechanistic discovery with therapeutic innovation. The successful candidate will develop advanced computational and systems-level frameworks to interrogate putative therapeutic compounds for optimization to targets. Research in this area is anticipated to provide the "blueprints" for medicinal chemistry efforts to create the next generation of human therapeutics in a collaborative, vibrant research program.

IU School of Medicine is committed to being a welcoming campus community and we seek candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for all students, staff, and faculty. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana.

• Pharmacological Modeling :
  Utilize computational tools to predict potential drug-drug interactions, metabolic pathways, and off-target toxicities within complex physiological systems.
• Team Science :
  Partner with medicinal chemists, researchers within the Department and clinical partners to provide pharmacological insights that inform molecular and translational research in one of the key strategic research areas of the school.
• Funding :
  Maintain a track record of external funding from sources such as NIH / NSF / CDMRP , industry partnerships, and foundations to support research focused on pharmacology, toxicology, and/or pharmaceutical sciences.
• Teaching & Training :
  Contribute to the education mission of the department through teaching and mentorship.

Indianapolis is the capital and most populous city in the State of Indiana. It is growing economically thanks to a strong corporate base anchored by the life sciences. Indiana is home to one of the nation’s largest concentrations of health sciences companies. Indianapolis has a sophisticated blend of charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. The growing residential base is supported by rich amenities and quality of life - the city possesses a variety of professional sports, arts venues, and outdoor recreation areas.

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Education :
PhD in Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Toxicology, or a related field.

Track Record :
Successful applicants will have demonstrated success in obtaining funding for pharmacology research, evidenced by high-impact publications, patents, and contributions to moving compounds through the developmental pipeline.

Philosophy :
Applicants will have a "systems-level" mindset focused on the physiological fate of a drug, with a commitment to providing the pharmacological expertise necessary to help advance potent "hits" into successful human therapeutics.