Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, Division of Medicinal Chemistry

1 month ago


Columbus, Ohio, United States The Ohio State University Full time

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor, Division of Medicinal Chemistry & Pharmacognosy

The Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio

Department: Pharmacy | Medicinal Chemistry

Position Overview

The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy invites applications for an open-rank tenure track faculty position within the Division of Medicinal Chemistry & Pharmacognosy.

We are seeking basic scientists with a strong record of scholarly productivity and a commitment to drug discovery and development. Areas of specialization could include synthetic medicinal chemistry, computational chemistry, screening of small molecules, natural product discovery and biosynthesis, and chemical biology, systems biology, or structural biology. The successful candidate will join faculty in the College of Pharmacy with broad interests in cancer biology, drug discovery and development, infectious disease, pharmaceutics, and pharmacology and will be well positioned to collaborate with a wide array of researchers across the University.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required: Ph.D. in chemistry, medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, biochemistry, or related field; postdoctoral training; demonstrated research productivity. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, in line with OSU's Shared Values (see below).

Desired: Strong track record as a mentor; experience with interdisciplinary research; evidence of independence.

How to Apply

A competitive application consists of the following required elements: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, separate research and teaching statements, and names of three individuals who could be contacted for letters of reference.

Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to search committee co-chairs, Dr. Xiaolin Cheng and Dr. Kou-San Ju

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach up to FIVE documents in the Application Documents section. Please include the following:

Attachment 1: Cover Letter: 1-2 pages that should include a summary of your academic background and why you are interested in this opportunity.

Attachment 2: CV (Curriculum Vitae): Detailed overview of your scholarly experience, including your research experience, teaching and mentoring experience, service, funding, and publications.

Attachment 3: Research Statement: Summary of your past research accomplishments, current work/research, and proposal for your future research plan as a faculty member.

Attachment 4: Teaching Statement: A statement of your approaches, experience and philosophy regarding your teaching, learning, and mentoring.

Attachment 5: References: Names and contact information of three individuals who could be contacted for letters of reference.

The College

Established in 1885, The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy is a global leader in pharmaceutical education, research and clinical practice. As part of one of the most comprehensive health sciences campuses in the nation, the college is home to world-class faculty, dedicated researchers and top-notch students who are leading the way in patient care outcomes, drug discovery and translational pharmacology. The college has received nearly $60 million in research awards over the past five years. Additionally, we are the only school of pharmacy in the nation to have twice received the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) 2023 Lawrence C. Weaver Transformative Community Service Award for our dedication to addressing unmet needs through education, practice and research. We are consistently ranked as a top ten school in the nation and are currently ranked fourth by U.S. News and World Report. Learn more at

Division Information

The Division of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy is fully committed to advancing knowledge through research, educating students from all backgrounds, and serving communities and organizations at all levels. Our unit values basic science and has long-standing strengths in drug discovery and development. Division members pursue interdisciplinary research involving medicinal chemistry, synthetic organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, natural products chemistry, molecular biology, chemical biology, biochemistry and computer-aided molecular design. Many of our faculty have ties to multi-disciplinary organizations on campus including the Center for RNA Biology, the Center for Microbiome Science, the Infectious Disease Institute, the Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the Center for Cancer Metabolism.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other basis under the law.



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