Job description
Posting Information
Department
SOP-DPMP - 452400
Posting Open Date
11/22/2021
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Type
Permanent Faculty
Working Title
Open Rank
Appointment Type
Open Rank
Vacancy ID
FAC0003806
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week
40
FTE
1
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
Dependent on experience and qualifications.
Proposed Start Date
02/07/2022
Position Information
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (www.pharmacy.unc.edu) is one of five health science schools (Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, Public Health, Medicine) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is one of the oldest health science academic programs at Chapel Hill. The School teaches approximately 600 PharmD students, 100 PhD students, and 20 Master’s students. The School has built a reputation for its continued pursuit of excellence, rigorous education and training programs, cutting-edge multidisciplinary research, progressive pharmacy practices, efficient business operations, and its outstanding faculty, staff, and students. The School was named the number one School of Pharmacy in the U.S. by the U.S. News and World Report. The School has experienced unprecedented growth and success and continues to strategically position itself for sustained impact, as articulated in the School’s Strategic Plan (https://pharmacy.unc.edu/about/ospa/strategic-plan/)
Our vision is to be the preeminent school of pharmacy where leaders in practice, education, and research are developed and nurtured. We are Advancing Medicine for Life through innovation and collaboration in pharmacy practice, education, research, and public service.
Our vision is to be the preeminent school of pharmacy where leaders in practice, education, and research are developed and nurtured. We are Advancing Medicine for Life through innovation and collaboration in pharmacy practice, education, research, and public service.
Position Summary
The Division of Pharmacoengineering and Molecular Pharmaceutics (DPMP) (https://pharmacy.unc.edu/divisions/dpmp/) in the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy invites applications for a 12-month tenure track, open rank position. The ideal candidate will have research expertise in drug delivery and/or pharmaceutics with a significant focus in neuroscience. Research focus in neuroscience is of strategic importance within the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as well as the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. Specifically, priority areas of focus for neuroscience research within the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy include neurodevelopmental disorders, leveraging existing UNC expertise in epilepsy, rare neurological diseases, and autism; neurodegeneration, building off existing work in Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease; and opioid use disorders. Additionally, candidates with machine learning, synthetic biology, or computational modeling approaches applied to drug delivery will be of particular interest. We are seeking a candidate who has already established or possesses the potential to establish a competitive and independent research program. The successful candidate must have a strong track record of publications that demonstrate innovation and an interest in translating novel technologies into real-world impact for patients. Candidates are expected to contribute to the education and training of students in both the Doctoral of Pharmaceutical Sciences (PhD) graduate program and the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) professional program in the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
PhD. degree in Pharmaceutics/Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- A strong track record of publications that demonstrate innovation and an interest in translating novel technologies into real-world impact for patients.
- Established or possesses the potential to establish a competitive and independent research program.
- Candidates with machine learning, synthetic biology, or computational modeling approaches applied to drug delivery will be of particular interest.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Clery Act. This position will be required to report Clery crimes to the Clery Compliance Manager and complete annual training about reporting responsibilities.
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