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5371 Position Vacancy Announcement Florida A&M University's College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health is pleased to announce the acceptance of qualified applicants for the Assistant Professor for Research vacancy. Responsibilities This position involves an important role in drug design and drug discovery activities and the individual selected will be an integral team player in the university's High Throughput Screening (HTS) research activities. The individual in this position will play a critical role in supporting faculty and student research by providing advanced technical expertise aligned with ongoing experimental and analytical needs; Maintain and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensure compliance with laboratory safety protocols, and perform routine maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of scientific instrumentation; Conduct daily system checks to ensure optimal performance and data integrity; Data generated in the laboratory will directly support faculty and graduate student research, grant submissions, peer reviewed publications, and presentations at scientific conferences; and contribute to collaborative research initiatives, uphold rigorous laboratory safety standards, and provide technical training or mentoring to students as appropriate. This position is essential to ensuring reproducibility, quality, and reliability across a wide range of complex biological and chemical samples, thereby strengthening both translational and basic science research at the University. Report to the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies in the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health. Additional duties may be assigned by the Dean of the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences or the Chair of the Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Assist in the oversight and training of graduate students in Pharmaceutical Sciences; Provide opportunities for graduate students to gain laboratory experience as part of their Doctor of Philosophy degree requirements; Support professional (PharmD) students seeking laboratory-based learning experiences to enhance their pharmaceutical education; Provide research and learning opportunities for postdoctoral fellows and other trainees or collaborators. Develop, implement, and conduct independent and collaborative research projects; Maintain competitive extramural grant support for research activities; Disseminate new scientific knowledge through peer reviewed publications and scholarly presentations; Demonstrate the ability to develop, prepare, and submit competitive scientific grant proposals for potential funding; Maintain active engagement in continued education and professional growth; Serve on scientific review panels and editorial boards as appropriate; Present research findings at national and international scientific meetings. Minimum Qualifications Doctor of Philosophy degree or its equivalent in an area related to pharmacology/toxicology and/or medicinal chemistry. Recommended Competencies Develops, implements, and completes independent or collaborative research; Maintains adequate grant support for research endeavors; and, Disseminates new and/or applied knowledge through peer-reviewed publication. Preferred Qualifications The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate a strong record of biomedical research in medicinal chemistry, with particular emphasis on rational drug design (including molecular modeling), chemical synthesis, separation techniques, and structural elucidation using NMR, IR, mass spectrometry, and elemental analysis. A robust publication record in peer reviewed journals and evidence of leadership in multidisciplinary collaborations are essential. Pay Plan This is a Faculty position. Conditions of Employment Successful candidate is subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks and verification of education. An official college transcript, a high school diploma, or other educational documents must be submitted, where applicable, at the time of employment. Only United States (U.S.) citizens or aliens who have a legal right to work in the U.S. are eligible for employment. Federal law requires proof of your authorization to work in the United States. You will be required to provide proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of employment. Section 110.1128, Florida Statutes, prohibits employment by the State (including re-hire after a break in service) of any male born after October 1, 1962, who failed to register with the Selective Service System, under the provisions of the U.S. Military Selective Service Act, during the person's period of eligibility (ages 18 through 25). Additionally, if currently employed by the State, this law prohibits the promotion of such person. You may be required to provide documentation. How To Apply Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history and education details even if attaching a resume. If you are a current FAMU employee, you must apply through Self Service in iRattler. This search is being conducted under Florida law, including the Sunshine law and Public Records law. Reasonable Accommodation If you require a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act (ADAA), please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs at (850) 599-3076 at least ten (10) days prior to the start of the event. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the University by calling TDD via FRS (800) 955-8771. Time Limited Position This position is "time-limited". Time limited positions are funded by a contract or grant, auxiliaries and local funds having a defined expiration date. Persons hired in such positions are eligible to attain permanent status with the University but are not entitled to retention rights in the event of the expiration and/or non-renewal of the contract or grant. Other Information Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, FAMU is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela. The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates. These requirements do not apply to U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents if the employment or training was/is through an agency of the U.S. Government. For more information on what information must be provided and the screening process, please contact the Office of Research Integrity at ori@famu.edu .
