Molecular & Cellular Pharmacology - Assoc. Professor at University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida

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The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine's Department of Molecular and Cellular Pharmacology invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor. We are seeking applicants with basic/translational expertise in modern pharmacology, including but not limited to drug discovery, identification and characterization of promising therapeutic targets and pathways, and development of technologies for illuminating and exploiting the untapped clinical potential of new biological mechanisms. Our department is home to a diverse faculty that combines computational and experimental approaches with a variety of model systems to address unmet needs in areas such as cancer biology, neurobiology, cardiovascular health, diabetes, substance use disorders, metabolism, and several rare diseases. We are seeking candidates that would further enrich and expand this collective expertise in new and innovative ways. Successful faculty candidates will receive competitive start-up packages and professional development including leadership training, mentor-mentee, and peer mentoring.
Miami and the surrounding South Florida area is one of the most vibrant and diverse (ethnic, cultural, racial, religious, political, and socioeconomic) regions in the U.S. The University of Miami is committed to establishing a culture of inclusive excellence through faculty mentoring and supporting work-life balance of its faculty, as well as by promoting strong, multidisciplinary biomedical research, outreach efforts in diverse communities and educational programs that contribute to the overall mission of the Miller School of Medicine and the University of Miami.
Complete application packages must include a CV, research statement (3-page limit), and three letters of reference (two from the applicant's graduate and postdoctoral mentors). Incomplete applications or applications that do not conform to these specifications will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to submit a diversity statement (half a page maximum).
Please send applications to Carol Laracuente, MBA, Sr. Administrative Officer. Claracuente@miami.edu

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