Assistant or Associate Professor in Medicinal Chemistry

Overview

Job Title: Assistant or Associate Professor in Medicinal Chemistry

Requisition Number: FE04635

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.

The Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY invites 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), offers an inspiring, supportive and collaborative work environment 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.

• 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.

• 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. Optional benefits include dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and more. For more information, visit:
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Questions about this search should be addressed to Dr. Samuel G. Awuah, Search Committee Chair, Department of Chemistry, University of Kentucky (
awuah
).

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

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.

Final date to receive applications: 11/01/2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. The University is Tobacco & Drug Free. The University follows federal and state nondiscrimination laws and provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, or socioeconomic status, or smoking status when complying with University regulations.

A pre-employment screening (national background check and/or drug screen) may be required for offered candidates.