Assistant or Associate Professor in Medicinal Chemistry

Job Title
Assistant or Associate Professor in Medicinal Chemistry


Requisition Number
FE04635


Working Title

Department Name
8E030:Chemistry


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Type of Position
Faculty


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track


Required Education

A Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical biology, pharmacology or related field is required.



Required Related Experience

n/a



Required License/Registration/Certification

n/a



Job Summary

The Department of Chemistryin the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY invite applicants for a tenure-eligible faculty position at the Assistant or Associate (preferred) Professor level in Medicinal Chemistry.



The Department of Chemistry along with the Markey Cancer Center (Kentucky’s NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center) offer an inspiring, supportive and collaborative work environment that includes a broad range of faculty expertise with research interests spanning chemical biology, biochemistry, biophysics, structural biology, cancer biology, systems pharmacology, cell biology, immunology, material science, protein engineering and medicine.

This is a 9-month position in the regular title series with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2026. The first year Distribution of Effort will be 35% Teaching, 55% Research, and 10% Departmental service.



Responsibilities

We seek imaginative and creative scientists interested in building an innovative research program in cancer medicinal chemistry/chemical biology. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with other scientists within the Department of Chemistry and the Markey Cancer Center and espouse scholarship to mentor Ph.D. students and postdoctoral fellows. Teaching responsibilities for this position will include instruction at the undergraduate and graduate level in organic and/or biological chemistry. Candidates should be committed to a safe and supportive environment based on principles of creativity, collegiality, responsibility, rigor, and integrity.


Qualifications

A Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical biology, pharmacology or related field is required. Core expertise in medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, drug discovery, development and design, especially as it pertains to advancing understanding and treatment of cancer, is preferred.

Applicants must include the following: 1) cover letter 2) CV, 3) Research Statement (upload as Specific Request 1), 4) Teaching Statement (upload as Specific Request 2), and 5) Current Transcripts. In addition, please provide the names and contact information of three references when prompted in the academic profile. This information will be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system.



Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with comprehensive rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The university generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits.



Questions about this search should be addressed to Dr. Samuel G. Awuah, Search Committee Chair, Department of Chemistry, University of Kentucky (awuah@uky.edu).


Applications will be considered starting now until November 1, 2025.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Core expertise in medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, drug discovery, development and design, especially as it pertains to advancing understanding and treatment of cancer, is preferred



Deadline to Apply
11/01/2025


Open Until Filled
Yes


Our University Community

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