Academic Researcher Position

7 days ago


Salt Lake, Utah, United States University of Utah Full time
About the Position

The University of Utah seeks a highly qualified individual to fill a tenure-line position at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology.

Research Focus

The ideal candidate will be involved in state-of-the-art mechanistic and/or translational research focused on neuropsychiatric, neurodevelopmental, neurodegenerative, behavioral, and/or substance use disorders.

Exceptional candidates in other areas of Pharmacology or Toxicology may also be considered.

Research Expectations

The applicant's research is expected to complement and expand existing departmental research expertise in genetics/genomics, personalized medicine, analytical sciences, proteomics, drug discovery and development, and mechanistic and translational pharmacology and toxicology.

Applicants will be expected to have an established and sustainable extramurally funded research program and will be expected to teach in the College of Pharmacy PharmD and associated PhD programs.

University Environment

The University of Utah, a Carnegie R1 research intensive university and member of the American Association of Universities, is ideally suited to support cutting-edge research at the basic and translational levels, with a vibrant and collaborative atmosphere.

The College of Pharmacy and the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology is situated in a major academic Health Sciences Campus that is integrated with the University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics, facilitating research involving human cohorts.

Research Resources

The University of Utah Health campus has a variety of research core facilities and unique curated genetic databases to support multi-disciplinary research efforts, as well as interdisciplinary research initiatives including:

  • Diabetes and Metabolism
  • Immunology, Inflammation, and Infectious Disease
  • The Microbiota and Gastrointestinal Immunology Consortium
  • Genomic Medicine
  • The Center for Medical Cannabis Research

Application Process

To be fully considered, completed application materials should be received on or before the close of business on October 31, 2024.

Applicants should provide:

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Research statement (no more than 2 pages)
  • Teaching statement (2 pages)
  • Cover letter listing names and contact information for at least three references


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