Working title:

Assistant Professor-Pharmaceutical Sciences (Drug Discovery)

Official title:

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR(C40NN)

Degree and area of specialization:

Ph.D. in Chemistry or related fields.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

Minimum of 2-4 years of postdoctoral experience in a research program that emphasizes natural products chemistry (isolation, structure elucidation, semi-synthetic modification), rational drug design, or the application of chemical tools for drug target identification (chemical biology) are preferred.

Principal duties:

Applicants should be knowledgeable in the general area of drug discovery with specific interests in natural products chemistry (isolation, structure elucidation, semi-synthetic modification), rational drug design, and/or chemical biology. The individual must: 1) establish a high quality, externally funded research program; 2) engage in productive interdisciplinary applications of organic synthesis to drug discovery and development; 3) participate in campus-wide initiatives including Biotechnology, Chemical Biology, Natural Products and/or Structural Biology as well as utilize resources available in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Comprehensive Cancer Center/McArdle Lab, Medical School, Pharmacy and the Waisman Center; and 4) teach in the undergraduate, professional and/or graduate programs. University and community service will also be expected as appropriate.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION

Application must be received by: NOVEMBER 02, 2007

HOW TO APPLY:

Applicants should send a letter, curriculum vita, names of three references, a statement of teaching interests, and a summary of the current and planned research to Professor Jon S. Thorson, Chair, Drug Discovery Search Committee, PVL#57141, UW-Madison School of Pharmacy, 777 Highland Avenue, Madison, WI 53705-2222, 608-262-3829, jsthorson@pharmacy.wisc.edu

The School of Pharmacy encourages applications from candidates whose skills and/or background prepare them to work effectively across socially diverse atmosphere and economic classes. Women and underrepresented minority groups are especially encouraged to apply. The search will continue until the position is filled.

Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #57141 to