Date Posted: 11/03/2022
Closing Date: 01/05/2023, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 22903
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy
Department: Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy
Campus:St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description:
The (LDFP) at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream appointment in Biomolecular Sciences (BMS) at the rank of Associate Professor, with an expected start date of July 1, 2023.
The successful applicant may also take on directorship of the new International Women and Children's Health (IWCH) initiative at the (SGC), with dedicated research and training efforts within this program. In this role, the successful applicant would join the scientific leadership team at the SGC. This funded program currently involves partners at five different universities in North America and Europe and adheres to open science principles. Its aims are to discover new druggable targets and pathways in areas of relevance to women and children, and to launch new drug discovery projects that prioritize equitable access, as a guiding principle.
We seek applications from exceptional candidates whose research interests complement and enhance the currently in the department and our exceptional local ecosystem in biomedical research. We are specifically seeking candidates with academic and/or industry experience with programs of research focused on drug discovery and drug development. We are also specifically seeking applicants with a particular interest and/or background in women and children's health (eg. fertility, gynecological disorders and cancers, childhood diseases including rare cancers etc) or whose research program/experience in discovering new druggable targets and pathways can be applied to women and children's health.
Qualifications
The successful candidate must have a PhD in pharmaceutical or medical sciences, biology, chemistry, engineering, or a related area, postdoctoral experience, and significant professional experience in academic, industry or government institutions working on research programs related to drug discovery or drug development that will complement the strengths of the Faculty. Candidates must have a clearly demonstrated exceptional record of excellence in research and collaboration leading research teams and or programs, as well as excellence in teaching. The successful candidate will be expected to sustain and lead an independent, innovative, active, externally funded and internationally recognized research program. This candidate will be expected to contribute to the education and training of undergraduate students in our and to .
Research excellence can be demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, distinguished awards and accolades, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, as well as strong endorsements from referees of high standing.
Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through excellent communication skills, teaching accomplishments (including the supervision of postdoctoral fellows and graduate students), the teaching portfolio/dossier submitted as part of the application outlined below, as well as strong letters of reference.
We seek candidates who value diversity and whose research, teaching and service bear out our commitment to equity. Candidates are therefore asked to include a statement discussing past, current and/or planned contributions to equity and diversity.
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
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