University of Washington: Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track), Pharmacology

Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track), PharmacologyThe Department of Pharmacology at the University of WashingtonInvites applications for onefull time, tenure-track assistantProfessor position with an anticipated start date of September2022.

Assistant professors (tenure-track) are eligible forMulti-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period(July 1-June 30).

Faculty with 12-month service periods are paidFor 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June),Meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid timeOff.The Department of Pharmacology values diverse experiences andPerspectives.

We strive to create a welcoming and respectfulLearning environment that promotes access, opportunity, and justiceFor all.

We are firmly committed to supporting activitiesThat enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion.Our academic mission is to explore the action of drugs and theirRole in the treatment of disease.

Consequently, faculty researchInterests encompass drug discovery and precision medicine, geneArchitecture and action, intracellular signaling, molecular basisFor disease, neurobiology and behavior and protein structure.

OurDepartmental values encourage the translation of these ideas fromThe lab to the clinic.These principles are the foundation of our scientificContributions to the State of Washington, the University ofWashington, international science communities, and the public.

OurBroader mission centers on three areas.Discovery: toUnderstand the molecular basis of endocrine, neuronal andCardiovascular processes with the goal of pharmacologicalIntervention.Training: to provide high-quality,Rigorous training that prepares students, postdoctoral scholars,And clinical fellows for science-and medicine-relatedCareers.Communication: to disseminate scientificResults and share our passion for equity in science, and toChampion biomedical research within our community.All University of Washington faculty engage in teaching,Research and service.

The successful candidate will be expected toEstablish an independent research program, to contribute to theTeaching responsibilities of the department through existing or newCourses, and to contribute to the department’s commitment toService within the School of Medicine, the University of WashingtonOr the greater Seattle community.We welcome applications from individuals with research interestsThat complement and extend the department’s current activities inThe molecular basis of disease and cardiac pharmacology.QualificationsCandidates must have a Ph.D(or foreign equivalent) in aRelevant field.

A MD or M.D./Ph.D degree (or foreign equivalents)Are also acceptable.Application InstructionsApplication packages should include a curriculum vitae, aDescription of research accomplishments and plans, names of threeReferences, a diversity statement, and up to two papers orManuscripts as PDFs must be submitted electronically throughInterfolio.Instructions for the diversity statement: The Department ofPharmacology is committed to creating and sustaining an inclusiveAnd equitable departmental climate that embraces the diversity ofAll individuals and allows trainees, staff and faculty developTheir full potential.

We are currently focused on four goals thatAlign to the University of Washington Diversity Blueprint: 1.Cultivate and communicate our commitment to diversity; 2.

Attract,Retain,and advance an excellent and diverse workforce; 3.

FosterAnd sustain a welcoming climate for diversity and outreach; and 4.Improve accountability and transparency.

An important part of ourApplicant evaluation process will be the contributions candidatesWould make through background, experiences and/or plans of actionTowards our diversity goals.

Please describe (in no more thanOne page) how you would contribute to our effort.Review of applications will begin March 15, 2022 and willContinue until the position is filled.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementUniversity of Washington is an affirmative action and equalOpportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receiveConsideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed,Religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status,Pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age,Disability, or protected veteran status.Commitment to DiversityThe University of Washington is committed to building diversityAmong its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, andArticulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.Washington.Edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/).Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes facultyEfforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversityAnd equal opportunity as important contributions to a facultyMember’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.Washington.Edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.Html#2432).COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements andInformationUnder Washington State Governor Inslee’sProclamation21-14.1, University of Washington (UW) workers must be fullyVaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof, or receive aUW-approved medical or religious exemption.

This requirement willBe a condition of any offer associated with this recruitment.

ForMore information, please visithttps://www.Washington.Edu/coronavirus/vaccination-requirement/.The Chronicle of Higher Education.

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