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Frost Institute “star” Professor-level Position - General Announcement

Job Description

  • Conduct basic research in chemistry and/or molecular science.
  • Focus areas may include chemical biology, chemical synthesis, medicinal chemistry, etc.
  • Explore molecular science, covering the structure and dynamics of macromolecular complexes.
  • Utilize integrative structural biology methods such as cryoEM, mass spectrometry, NMR spectroscopy, single-molecule fluorescence spectroscopy, etc.
  • Engage in translational research and drug discovery, spanning target identification and validation, molecular design, compound screening and refinement, and preclinical testing.
  • Participate in courses related to the educational mission.

Ad Text

The Frost Institute for Chemistry and Molecular Science seeks to recruit two internationally recognized scientists in the following areas:

  • Structural biology
  • Molecular design
  • Chemistry
  • Drug discovery, encompassing disease-related science and research related to any aspect of the human condition.

Candidate Requirements

  • Professor-level, Endowed-Chair candidate.
  • Degrees in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, biophysics, or physics.
  • Minimum of a decade of academic or industry research experience.
  • Internationally recognized dossier of basic and/or translational science discovery.
  • Successful academic and/or industry collaborations.
  • M.D.-Ph.D. scientists and basic scientists in the industry are welcome.

Affiliation Options

Candidates may affiliate with:

Institute Information

Information about the Frost Institute for Chemistry and Molecular Sciences at the University of Miami can be found at FICMS.

Application Process

Please submit applications via the University’s Faculty Careers Website: UM Faculty Careers Website.

For your application, please include:

  • Cover letter
  • CV
  • Research description
  • Three key publications
  • Three references

Compile the application documents in a single PDF and upload under the Resume/CV section of the online application.

For any questions, contact Eric Foston at ebf47@miami.edu, Director of Business Operations, who will forward your queries to the search committee.

Appointment Type and Period

  • Professor-level, Endowed-Chair appointment.
  • Full-time effort.
  • Earliest start date: April 1, 2024.

Compensation

  • Base Compensation: $200,000-400,000.

Funding Source

  • The Frost Institute for Chemistry and Molecular Science and other stakeholders.

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