University of Mississippi Medical Center
Tenure-Track - Assistant Professor - Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Lowell, Massachusetts, United States, 01856
Tenure-Track Assistant Professor – Pharmaceutical Sciences
Job No:
529003
Position type:
Faculty Full Time
Benefit Status:
Benefited-Union
Campus:
UMass Lowell
Department:
Biomed & Nutritional Sciences
Salary:
$75,000 - $135,000 based on rank and qualifications
Applications Open:
Nov 18 2025
Applications Close:
Open until filled
General Summary The Department of Biomedical and Nutritional Sciences, located in the Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, seeks a full‑time, tenure‑track faculty member at the Assistant Professor level with expertise in pharmaceutical sciences.
The ideal candidate will have a successful publication record and demonstrate potential for extramural funding to support their research program.
We are looking for an innovative scientist whose research integrates computational and quantitative approaches to advance drug discovery, development, and translational/clinical pharmacology.
The successful candidate is expected to develop an independent basic or translational research program in areas such as:
Model‑informed drug discovery and development
Quantitative systems pharmacology (QSP) modeling
Physiologically‑based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling
Pharmacometrics; population PK/PD
Computational modeling of drug absorption for formulation development
AI‑driven or machine‑learning‑based drug discovery, screening, toxicity, or lead optimization
Application of omics technology or high‑throughput imaging for target validation
The successful candidate will ideally bridge multiple programs and centers within the college, including pharmaceutical, nutritional, and applied biomedical sciences, and collaborate across UMass Lowell and the broader UMass system.
This 9‑month, tenure‑track appointment sits on a state‑supported line.
Base salary is institutionally guaranteed and not contingent on external grant funding.
Summer salary may be available via sponsored research projects or teaching.
All faculty are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate students and engage in service to the department, college, and university.
Tenure‑track faculty have a base teaching load of four courses per year, with a significantly reduced load during the first four years and additional course reductions based on scholarly productivity.
Minimum Qualifications (Required)
A doctoral degree in pharmaceutical sciences or a related health sciences field
Postdoctoral research experience
Record of research and publication
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A vibrant research program with a strong likelihood of funding and continued scholarly dissemination
Additional Considerations
Discipline‑specific teaching experience preferred
Experience fostering interdisciplinary research initiatives desirable
Special consideration for individuals with experience in interdisciplinary teams
Special Instructions to Applicants This is a benefited, Massachusetts Society of Professors/MTA/NEA union position.
The anticipated salary range is $75,000 – $135,000 based on qualifications.
Please include the following documents with your application:
Curriculum vitae
Cover letter addressing past academic experience and how you would contribute to the department, college, and university
Teaching statement/philosophy, including a description of prior teaching experience
Research statement, including research goals, past accomplishments, and a 3‑year plan
Two to three samples of peer‑reviewed publications, preferably as first or corresponding author in high‑impact journals (upload 2–3 publications as one file)
Names and contact information for three references (one must be a mentor or supervisor)
The University of Massachusetts Lowell welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti‑discrimination laws.
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529003
Position type:
Faculty Full Time
Benefit Status:
Benefited-Union
Campus:
UMass Lowell
Department:
Biomed & Nutritional Sciences
Salary:
$75,000 - $135,000 based on rank and qualifications
Applications Open:
Nov 18 2025
Applications Close:
Open until filled
General Summary The Department of Biomedical and Nutritional Sciences, located in the Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, seeks a full‑time, tenure‑track faculty member at the Assistant Professor level with expertise in pharmaceutical sciences.
The ideal candidate will have a successful publication record and demonstrate potential for extramural funding to support their research program.
We are looking for an innovative scientist whose research integrates computational and quantitative approaches to advance drug discovery, development, and translational/clinical pharmacology.
The successful candidate is expected to develop an independent basic or translational research program in areas such as:
Model‑informed drug discovery and development
Quantitative systems pharmacology (QSP) modeling
Physiologically‑based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) modeling
Pharmacometrics; population PK/PD
Computational modeling of drug absorption for formulation development
AI‑driven or machine‑learning‑based drug discovery, screening, toxicity, or lead optimization
Application of omics technology or high‑throughput imaging for target validation
The successful candidate will ideally bridge multiple programs and centers within the college, including pharmaceutical, nutritional, and applied biomedical sciences, and collaborate across UMass Lowell and the broader UMass system.
This 9‑month, tenure‑track appointment sits on a state‑supported line.
Base salary is institutionally guaranteed and not contingent on external grant funding.
Summer salary may be available via sponsored research projects or teaching.
All faculty are expected to teach undergraduate and graduate students and engage in service to the department, college, and university.
Tenure‑track faculty have a base teaching load of four courses per year, with a significantly reduced load during the first four years and additional course reductions based on scholarly productivity.
Minimum Qualifications (Required)
A doctoral degree in pharmaceutical sciences or a related health sciences field
Postdoctoral research experience
Record of research and publication
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
A vibrant research program with a strong likelihood of funding and continued scholarly dissemination
Additional Considerations
Discipline‑specific teaching experience preferred
Experience fostering interdisciplinary research initiatives desirable
Special consideration for individuals with experience in interdisciplinary teams
Special Instructions to Applicants This is a benefited, Massachusetts Society of Professors/MTA/NEA union position.
The anticipated salary range is $75,000 – $135,000 based on qualifications.
Please include the following documents with your application:
Curriculum vitae
Cover letter addressing past academic experience and how you would contribute to the department, college, and university
Teaching statement/philosophy, including a description of prior teaching experience
Research statement, including research goals, past accomplishments, and a 3‑year plan
Two to three samples of peer‑reviewed publications, preferably as first or corresponding author in high‑impact journals (upload 2–3 publications as one file)
Names and contact information for three references (one must be a mentor or supervisor)
The University of Massachusetts Lowell welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti‑discrimination laws.
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