Associate/Full Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Discovery
Lead innovative small molecule drug discovery research as an Associate or Full Professor at Indiana University School of Medicine.
Best for:Best for accomplished medicinal chemists and drug discovery researchers seeking a tenured senior faculty appointment.
Overview
The Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Pharmacology at Indiana University School of Medicine is seeking an accomplished senior faculty member for an Associate or Full Professor position in medicinal chemistry and drug discovery. The appointee will establish an internationally recognized research program focused on small molecule therapeutics and serve as Director of Medicinal Chemistry in the Chemical Genomics Core Facility. This role offers strong interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities across multiple prominent research centers and institutes. Candidates are expected to maintain an externally funded research program and contribute to graduate education.
What you'll do
- Establish and lead an internationally recognized research program centered on novel small molecule drug discovery
- Provide strategic leadership as Director of Medicinal Chemistry in the Chemical Genomics Core Facility
- Design, synthesize, and optimize therapeutic compounds across diverse disease areas
- Secure external research funding to sustain an ambitious and robust laboratory program
- Engage in interdisciplinary collaborations with clinical and translational research centers
- Contribute actively to graduate and professional education within the School of Medicine
Requirements
Degree required: PhD or equivalent in medicinal chemistry, organic chemistry, chemical biology, or a closely related field
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: Record of accomplishment consistent with a tenured associate or full professor appointment
- Extensive research experience in medicinal chemistry or drug discovery
- Demonstrated track record of scientific publications and scholarly accomplishments
- Ability to secure and maintain external research funding
- Expertise in small molecule design, synthesis, and optimization
- Strong collaborative capability across interdisciplinary scientific teams
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-09 · open until filled
Interested applicants should submit all required application documents through the designated online application portal. Review of applications is scheduled to begin around October 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is successfully filled.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Research statement
- 3 reference letters
Contact
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