Assistant/Associate Professor in Computational Medicinal Chemistry at University of Nebraska Medical Center
University of Nebraska Medical Center is recruiting a
tenure-leading faculty member
in
computational medicinal chemistry
for the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy. The appointment is at the rank of
Assistant Professor or Associate Professor
(depending on qualifications) and is a full-time, twelve-month position in
Omaha, Nebraska, USA
.
The successful candidate will develop and apply computational approaches to advance the drug discovery process, including the design and optimization of
bioactive molecules
and
chemical probes
. The post is especially relevant to researchers working at the interface of
medicinal chemistry
,
chemical biology
, and
computational chemistry
, with interests in
AI for de novo molecular design
,
machine learning
,
molecular modeling and simulation
,
deep learning
,
network pharmacology
,
quantum computing
, and hybrid
in silico/in vitro
pipelines.
Applicants should have a PhD in Medicinal Chemistry, Computational Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, or a closely related field, plus postdoctoral training or equivalent. The department is looking for candidates with demonstrated productivity, a strong publication record, evidence of securing external funding, and the potential to build a nationally recognized, externally funded research program. Teaching and mentoring responsibilities include undergraduate, graduate, and professional courses, as well as supervision of graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and trainees.
Application materials include a cover letter, current CV with publications, a concise four-page research plan, a one-page teaching philosophy, and contact information for at least three references. Applications are reviewed immediately and will be considered until the position is filled, with
full consideration by 2026-07-15
. The expected start date is
Spring 2027
. Inquiries may be directed to the Search Committee Chair,
Martin Conda Sheridan
(
[email protected]
).