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Michigan State University (MSU) College of Osteopathic Medicine seeks to hire a visionary MSU Drug Discovery Director to lead the next growth phase in MSUs drug discovery seek applicants for this tenuresystem Associate Professor or above position in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology who are passionate about advancing translational research fostering innovative collaborations and mentoring the next generation of scientists.
The university is specifically interested in applicants eager to lead the strategic expansion of MSUs Drug Discovery Program which includes coordinating with MSU drug discovery personnel recruiting and mentoring three junior faculty members with a research focus on broad applications of drug discovery the exploration of new therapeutic modalities beyond small molecules and the continued development of the MSU drug discovery community. In addition to maintaining their externally fundedhighimpact research program the MSU Drug Discovery Director develops and executes a longterm strategic plan to enhance MSUs drug discovery capabilities and continue to grow the drug discovery community at MSU. The director will work with the University and the MSU Innovation Center and advise and collaborate with faculty across MSU to facilitate research translation from target discovery to validation. This position will include graduate teaching in the candidates area of specialty and graduate and postdoctoral training. A generous startup package and modern laboratory space will be provided to support an independent research program that advances scientific and programmatic aims. The director will also support fundraising activities.
The pharmacology and toxicology department hosts various core facilities to support drug discovery and development at MSU including the Medicinal Chemistry Facility for discoverydriven drug design nonGMP largescale chemical synthesis and in vitro metabolism studies; Assay Development and Drug Repurposing Core for highthroughput screening and target identification and in vivo Core for preclinical studies. MSU also hosts various stateoftheart Research Technology Support Facilities such as; Mass Spectrometry and Metabolomics Core Advanced Microscopic Core. Outstanding opportunities for collaboration are available with faculty across campuses including Departments in the Colleges of Human Medicine Natural Sciences Osteopathic Medicine Veterinary Medicine the MSUDOE Plant Research Laboratory Michigan AgBioResearch the Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering (IQ) the Institute for Integrative Toxicology and associated institutions in the Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor/Detroit metro areas as well as collaborations with Henry Ford Health Systems Hospital and McLaren Health.
Michigan State University is particularly interested in individuals committed to inclusive excellence and a history of promoting diversity in their research teaching and service. We strongly encourage candidates to apply who will strengthen MSUCOMs commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) position is supported through Michigan State Universitys Global Impact Initiative designed to address global grand challenges and national priorities through the creation of over 100 new faculty positions in some of the most promising and critical fields of research.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship age disability or protected veteran status.
Doctorate relevant field.
A doctoral degree (PhD and/or DO/MD) with extensive research experience related to drug discovery and development is required. Successful applicants must demonstrate a proven record of leading a successful externally funded research program with a strong publication record or leading a successful drug discovery program in industry. Preference will be given to applicants with leadership experience a history of collaboration both within the academic community and/or experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
The ability to bridge academia and the pharmaceutical/ biotech industry; Experience in identifying Druggable targets and applying druggable targets to different diseases; the ability to manage multiple tasks/projects; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
1 CV 12/02/2024 Statement Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing lifechanging opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degreegranting colleges.
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3 List of three references. The search committee will not contact references without first notifying the candidate.
4 Research Statement including a summary of current and future research 5 pages)
5 Vision Statement of Academic Drug Discovery 3 pages)
6 Teaching Statement 1 page)
7 Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Statement 1 page). Provide a summary of how you contributed to diversity equity and inclusion in the past and how your vision for inclusive excellence will be integrated within your future research and/or teaching at MSUCOM of Applications Begins OnWebsite
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