Open Rank Assistant Associate or Full Professor Focused on AIComputational Approaches in Drug Discovery and Development
Open Rank Assistant Associate or Full Professor Focused on AIComputational Approaches in Drug Discovery and Development
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$ 157000 - 293000
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About the Opportunity
About Northeastern:
The Bouv College of Health Sciences is organized in four Schools: Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences comprising two departments that include Pharmaceutical Sciences (running this search as the leading department for the academic appointment); Community Health and Behavioral Sciences comprising two departments; Clinical and Rehabilitation Sciences comprising three departments; and Nursing.
Other STEM colleges at Northeastern University include: College of Science
College of Engineering and Khoury College of Computer Sciences.
Northeastern is home to the7Biopharmaceutical Analysis Training Laboratory (BATL) Coastal Sustainability Institute the Global Resilience Institute the Barnett Institute for Chemical and Biological Analysis the Institute for Chemical Imaging of Living Systems the Network Science Institute the Institute for Experiential Artificial Intelligence the Northeastern University Center for Renewable Energy Technology an NSF Frontier Center in Theoretical Biological Physicsthe Center for Interdisciplinary Research on Complex Systems and the Life Sciences Testing Center among others providing a rich multidisciplinary intellectual environment.
About the Opportunity:
Competitive applicants will have research programs leveraging Computational Biology Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to advance drug discovery. The targeted academic home is one of the departments in the Bouv College of Health Sciences; a joint appointment in another department/college can be considered. Additional colleges departments and institutes affiliated with the CDD at Northeastern University include the College of Science the College of Engineering the Khoury College of Computer Sciences and the Institute for Experiential Artificial Intelligence. Crossdisciplinary research programs and appointments are strongly encouraged by Northeastern University.
The mission of the CDD is to engage in drug discovery and drug development that will lead to new medications to address a variety of unmet medical needs especially those involving addiction and mental health. To accomplish this goal the CDD under the leadership of Dr. Alexandros Makriyannis is directed to develop novel methodologies to improve drug discovery particularly with the use of emerging technologies in AI ML and computational sciences. Learn more about CDD and its core faculty at CDD provides an excellent environment to train junior faculty students and postdoctoral fellows in the art and science of drug discovery and drug development. The CDD holds an NIH/NIDAfunded T32 training grant award to train three graduate students and two postdoctoral fellows. Trainees of CDD members compete for available slots and bring the support of the T32 award to their lab.
Our tenure and promotion process values collaborative research and teamwork. Hires will be mentored for success with mentoring teams and group guidance. In addition a strong and effective faculty development strategy is part of the Northeastern institutional mission. The ADVANCE Office of Faculty Development office works in conjunction with the Office of Research Development (ORD) the Belonging Team the Center for Advancing Teaching and Learning Through Research (CATLR) and University Decision Support (UDS) to provide programs and trainings to develop further and support a thriving faculty.
At Northeastern University we embrace a culture of respect where each person is valued for their contribution and is treated fairly. We support a culture that does not tolerate any form of discrimination and where each person may belong. We strive to have membership where each person is trained and mentored to promote their success.
Responsibilities:
The potential hires are expected to develop vigorous research programs that intersect diverse fields with the common objective of preclinical drug discovery. Faculty members at Northeastern are expected to develop independent research programs that attract external funding; teach courses at the graduate and undergraduate level; oversee students and postdocs in their area of research; and participate in service to the Center department University and discipline.
Qualifications:
A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in the sciencessuch as Health Sciences Pharmaceutical Sciences Biological Sciences Chemistry Engineering Computer Science Computational Biology Bioinformatics or a closely related field with a demonstrated interest and track record in AI/computationalbased drug discovery and drug encourage applicants from a wide range of academic or industrial backgrounds.
All applicants should have a strong record of scholarly accomplishment that demonstrates the promise (for Assistant Professorlevel candidates) and ability to build a strong research program. Academic rank at the Associate or Full Professor level will be commensurate with experience and qualifications reflecting a record of substantial research productivity and an established history of grant support teaching and academic service. Appointments at the Associate level require at least 5 years of experience. Research excellence is the topmost priority.
Additional Information:
Interested candidates should apply here with a curriculum vita that includes a list of publications statements addressing the prompts below and names and contact information for at least three professional referencesfrom whom letters of reference can be solicited as needed. Review of applications will begin on November 1 2024 and will continue until positions are filled. Questions can be directed to Professor Camron Bryant at .Successful faculty at Northeastern will be dynamic and innovative scholars with a record of research and teaching excellence. Thus strong candidates for this faculty position will express how their expertise knowledge research program pedagogy and curriculum will be developed and utilized in ways that reflect and enhance this commitment by providing written statements that address the following prompts:
Research statement:
Please describe the focus of your research including the questions you have identified the funding you have received to support the work (if applicable) the results you have discovered and the products of these efforts. Please also describe any research you have undertaken with students with the external community and/or with individuals from marginalized groups. Finally please outline the research directions you foresee pursuing in the Bouv College of Health Sciences.
Teaching statement:
Please summarize your past instructional and mentorship experiences your pedagogical philosophy your plans/goals for teaching in the Bouv College of Health Sciences (including existing and proposed courses) and your strategies for teaching and mentoring a cohort of undergraduate and graduate students.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by the law.
Position Type
AcademicAdditional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical vision dental paid time off tuition assistance wellness & life retirement as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Pay Range:
Assistant Professor: $115000 $134000 Associate Professor: $112000 $149000 Professor: $157000 $293000With the pay range(s) shown above the starting salary will depend on several factors which may include your education experience location knowledge and expertise and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarlysituated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
