Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Medicinal Chemistry at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
The School of Pharmacy at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Medicinal Chemistry for the academic year 2025-2026.
Position: Tenure-track Faculty Position in Medicinal Chemistry
Academic Year: 2025-2026
Qualifications: Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry with a strong emphasis on Medicinal Chemistry. Areas of interest include Medicinal Synthetic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Biological Chemistry, and Polymer Chemistry. Priority will be given to candidates with a distinguished background in developing synthetic methodologies and in designing, synthesizing, and studying both natural and nature-inspired compounds. Exceptional achievements in other areas of Medicinal Chemistry are also strongly encouraged.
Research Responsibilities: Successful candidates will be expected to establish and lead competitive, independent research programs in areas such as developing new antibiotics, psychedelic drug developments, Alzheimer's disease research, cancer therapeutics, and target-ligand interactions on theoretical and preclinical levels, among other significant topics. These research initiatives should aim to uncover new insights and advance the field of Medicinal Chemistry through innovative and rigorous scientific inquiry.
Professional Qualities: Candidates should demonstrate the ability to establish and manage an independent research group, show a commitment to high-quality mentoring and academic leadership, and be dedicated to advancing the educational objectives of the School of Pharmacy.
Teaching Responsibilities: The role involves significant teaching responsibilities, where successful candidates will contribute to undergraduate and graduate courses and supervise students at all academic levels, fostering the next generation of pharmaceutical scientists.
Evaluation Criteria:
Candidates will be rigorously assessed based on their research excellence, innovative contributions to the field, commitment to teaching, and potential to lead transformative research in Medicinal Chemistry.
Selection Process: The School of Pharmacy's Search Committee will conduct the initial screening. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to present a seminar and participate in interviews at the Faculty of Medicine.
Applicants should submit their applications no later than 28.02.2024.
Submission Procedure
A. Please fill out the Online Application form
B. Please upload the following documents according to the Documents Upload page:
- Curriculum Vitae and updated candidate picture (follow the provided CV template instructions).
- List of Publications (follow the provided List of Publications Template instructions).
- Scientific biography (one page) describing your scientific achievements.
- Research plans (no longer than three pages)
- Teaching statement (not longer than one page)
- Cover letter / Applicants' statement addressed to the dean, Prof. Eli Pikarsky.
C. Recommendation letters from three scientists acquainted with your research work, including mentors of your doctorate and post-doctorate - These letters should be sent as detailed here
D. Please follow the instructions shown on 'Submission Status' page
Contact Information:
For Academic Information, please contact: Prof. Rami Yaka, ramiy@ekmd.huji.ac.il
For Administrative Assistance:
Mrs. Keren Mizrachi, kereni@savion.huji.ac.il
Mrs. Tirza Lavi, tirzal@savion.huji.ac.il
The Institute for Drug Research (IDR) houses a vibrant community of inventive scholars and scientists within the field of medicinal chemistry who are wholly dedicated to propelling the research, educational, and service endeavors of the School of Pharmacy. IDR's research focal point resides in unraveling the intricate molecular mechanisms underlying biological processes and disease pathologies, with a strong emphasis on employing medicinal, structural, and chemical methodologies to gain profound insights into the essence of form and function in medicine.
This is an unparalleled opportunity to join a vibrant academic community devoted to advancing medicinal chemistry research. If you are deeply passionate about making groundbreaking discoveries in Medicinal Chemistry, particularly in the fields of Medicinal Inorganic Chemistry, Chemical Biology, and Medicinal Synthetic Chemistry, including the design of synthetic methodologies and the exploration of natural compounds, and unwaveringly dedicated to academic excellence, we wholeheartedly encourage you to apply for this prestigious position.
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