CCHS - Assistant/Associate Professor Preclinical Development and Clinical Translation - Tenure Job Tuscaloosa area,Alabama USA,Science

Position: CCHS - Assistant/Associate Professor Preclinical Development and Clinical Translation - Tenure/...

Job no: 530079
Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Alabama
Categories: Tenure/Tenure-Track Faculty

Department/Organization

208301 - Translational Science and Medicine

Rank

Assistant/Associate Professor

Position Summary

The University of Alabama's newly established Department of Translational Science and Medicine within the College of Community Health Sciences (CCHS) is seeking a dynamic and innovative faculty member with a passion for revolutionizing medicine. This is a unique opportunity to build a research program at the exciting intersection of Translational Science and Medicine. We seek an exceptional physician-scientist (practicing or non-practicing) with an MD/PhD or equivalent dual degree who possesses deep expertise in patient-centered research, preclinical development, and the design, formulation, and clinical translation of advanced drug delivery systems, particularly nanomedicines.

The successful candidate will establish an innovative, extramurally funded research program that bridges fundamental physicochemical and biological principles with real-world clinical needs. Appointments to the faculty of The University of Alabama are based on the personnel requirements of the University’s academic programs and on the goal of achieving and maintaining excellence in its teaching, research, and service/academic citizenship activities.

Detailed Position Information

The newly established Department of Translational Science and Medicine is seeking a physician-scientist to significantly contribute to the department's mission of revolutionizing medicine through direct clinical translation. The ideal candidate will leverage their dual degree (MD/PhD or equivalent) and expertise to establish an innovative, extramurally funded research program focused on drug product development.

Key Research Focus Areas

a) Establishing programs that bridge fundamental physicochemical and biological principles with real-world clinical need.
b) Driving the bench-to-bedside process for novel therapies.
c) Focusing on advanced drug product development.

Clinical Integration and Collaboration

Collaboratively define critical challenges and opportunities in patient care that can be addressed by novel drug product solutions.

Leverage clinical expertise from CCHS staff to ensure the translational research (including the design, formulation, and clinical translation of advanced drug delivery systems) is directly applicable and feasible within a clinical setting.

Establish a pipeline that moves discoveries from the lab to practice, ensuring the research directly informs and improves patient outcomes within the health system.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain an active research framework targeting advanced delivery systems and nanomedicines.

Proactively secure extramural funding to support and sustain programmatic research goals.

Publish high-impact research findings in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams across the university and with external partners.

Develop and teach academic courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Mentor and train undergraduate students, PhD candidates, and junior researchers.

Participate in departmental, college, and university committee assignments to support the newly established department.

Minimum Qualifications

An MD/PhD or equivalent dual degree.

Deep expertise in patient-centered research, preclinical development, and the design, formulation, and clinical translation of advanced drug delivery systems, particularly nanomedicines.

Preferred Qualifications

Evidence of successful interdisciplinary collaboration between basic science and clinical departments. Experience with novel delivery platforms like targeted delivery methods relevant to chronic conditions. Proven ability to communicate fluently across the distinct languages of basic scientists (physicochemical principles) and practicing clinicians (patient care protocols and outcomes). Experience with, or the clear ability to develop and teach, courses that explicitly integrate clinical pathophysiology with pharmaceutical science/biomedical engineering at the graduate and undergraduate levels, aligning with the need to bridge fundamental principles with real-world clinical needs.

Experience mentoring students (UG, PhD) and junior researchers from both clinical and non-clinical backgrounds, demonstrating the ability to cultivate a truly interdisciplinary lab environment.

Instructions and Required Materials for Application

A detailed letter outlining your interest in this position and how your expertise aligns with the department's vision.

A comprehensive CV detailing your academic background, research experience, and publications.

A document (max. 3 pages) summarizing your past research achievements, current projects, and future research goals. Crucially, this must specifically highlight your preclinical experiences in drug discovery and development, and your ability and experience to integrate findings…

CCHS - Assistant​/Associate Professor Preclinical Development and Clinical Translation - Tenure

CCHS - Assistant/Associate Professor Preclinical Development and Clinical Translation - Tenure