Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Pharmaceutical Chemistry | School of Natural Sciences

The School of Natural Sciences in the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Architecture at Laurentian University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for an existing Tenure Track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Pharmaceutical Chemistry with Application in Neuropharmacology. The preferred start date is July 1, 2027. Candidates must have completed a PhD degree in a relevant field, such as pharmaceutical chemistry, neuropharmacology, molecular neuroscience, or a related discipline, at the start of the appointment.

Relevant work experience at a post-secondary institution is an asset. Candidates with proven research expertise in drug design, development and synthesis, drug receptor interactions and neuropharmacological mechanisms of drug action are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will teach courses in our Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Behavioural Neuroscience

B.Sc. programs, and will contribute to French-language lecture instruction. The candidate will build a strong research program, secure external funding, and supervise students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. It is expected that the successful candidate will forge interdisciplinary research interactions and collaborations with colleagues in the School of Natural Sciences, with other units at the university, and with industry and community partners.

The successful candidate will have the following essential qualifications:

• A doctoral degree in chemistry, pharmacology, or neuroscience/neuropharmacology at the time of appointment.
• Active knowledge of both official languages (functional bilingualism), and will teach courses in French and in English; consideration of receptive bilingualism (passive comprehension of the French/English language) will be given in exceptional cases.
• A demonstrated commitment to pedagogical and academic excellence; teaching experience relevant to one or more of pharmacology, neurochemistry, organic chemistry, molecular modeling, medicinal chemistry, drug design, development, or synthesis is an asset.
• A track record of publications in peer-reviewed literature on topics related to pharmacology, neuropharmacology, medicinal chemistry, drug design, development, and synthesis.
• Commitment to promoting a diverse, inclusive and vibrant academic and work environment.

In addition to active engagement and participation in teaching and research, the successful candidate will be expected to have an on-campus presence and make contributions through service to the School, Faculty, University, and broader community.

The School of Natural Sciences is the newest and largest academic unit in the Faculty of Science, Engineering & Architecture. Our faculty members are actively involved in research projects covering a wide range of fields, including chemistry, environmental science, biomedical science, forensic science, materials science, neurobiology, zoology as well as science communication. A variety of specialized research equipment is currently available on campus in the Perdue Central Analytical Facility (PCAF) and a new Virtual Reality Lab is available for advanced understanding of molecular interactions.

Laurentian University, located on Atikameksheng Anishnawbek territory in Sudbury, Ontario, serves over 8000 students and is one of two bilingual universities in the province of Ontario.

Committed to its bilingual, tricultural mandate, Laurentian University offers an outstanding university experience in English and French with a comprehensive approach to Indigenous education. Laurentian’s beautiful, forested campus is surrounded by fresh-water lakes, conservation lands and hundreds of…