Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy

Job description

The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of professor within the Division of Medicinal Chemistry & Pharmacognosy at the OSU Columbus campus (main campus).

We are seeking basic scientists with a strong record of scholarly productivity and a commitment to drug discovery and development. The area of specialization is medicinal chemistry and/or chemical biology, with chemical synthesis as a key focus area and strength. The successful candidate will join faculty in the College of Pharmacy with broad interests in cancer biology, drug discovery and development, infectious diseases, pharmaceutics, and pharmacology and will be well positioned to collaborate with a wide array of researchers across the university. Cancer-focused research is of particular interest, with significant opportunities to engage in interdisciplinary collaborations across The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, a nationally recognized leader in translational cancer research and therapeutics development.

Performance Objectives

Maintain an independent and focused program of research and scholarship that has national and international recognition Establish or maintain a record of competitive grant and/or contract funding from federal funding sources that supports a productive research program Achieve or maintain excellence in teaching and mentoring, including the training and mentoring of graduate students Demonstrate service and leadership within the college and university and participate in service in professional activities

Education and Experience Requirements

Required: Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, medicinal chemistry, or related field; postdoctoral training; demonstrated research productivity.

Desired: Strong track record as a mentor; experience with interdisciplinary research; evidence of independence.

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include:

Cover letter Curriculum Vita (CV) Statement of Research Statement of Teaching and Mentoring Contact Information for Three Professional References

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach FIVE documents in the Application Documents section. Please include the following:

Attachment 1: Cover Letter: 1-2 pages that should include a summary of your academic background and why you are interested in this opportunity. Attachment 2: CV (Curriculum Vitae): Detailed overview of your scholarly experience, including your research experience, teaching and mentoring experience, service, funding, and publications. Attachment 3: Research Statement: Summary of your past research accomplishments, current work/research, and proposal for your future research plan as a faculty member. Attachment 4: Teaching Statement: A statement of your approaches, experience, and philosophy regarding your teaching, learning, and mentoring. Attachment 5: References: Names and contact information of three individuals who could be contacted for letters of recommendation.

Application closes 11/01/2026.

The College

Established in 1885, The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy is a global leader in pharmaceutical education, research and clinical practice. As part of one of the most comprehensive health sciences campuses in the nation, the college is home to world-class faculty, dedicated researchers and top-notch students who are leading the way in patient care outcomes, drug discovery and translational pharmacology. The college has received nearly $60 million in research awards over the past five years. Additionally, we are the only school of pharmacy in the nation to have twice received the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) 2023 Lawrence C. Weaver Transformative Community Service Award for our dedication to addressing unmet needs through education, practice and research. We are consistently ranked as a top ten school in the nation and are currently ranked fourth by U.S. News and World Report.

Division Information

Faculty of the Division of Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy have diverse research interests in drug discovery and development. Division members pursue interdisciplinary research involving medicinal chemistry, synthetic organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, natural products chemistry, chemical biology, biochemistry and computer-aided molecular design.

Current research in the division includes:

The identification of natural products with anticancer, anti-infective, and other biological activities. The discovery of synthetic anticancer, antifungal, antibacterial, neuroprotective, and antiparasitic drugs. The use of medicinal chemistry approaches to optimize therapeutic candidates and identify potent and efficacious lead compounds. The use of chemical biology approaches to create synthetic molecular probes and identify biological targets of small molecules. The identification of hit compounds against cancer and infectious diseases using rational design and screening approaches. The elucidation of novel microbial biosynthetic pathways and secondary metabolites.

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The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Worksite address

columbus, OH, 43224, US

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