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Assistant Professor, Molecular Pharmacology and Receptor Signaling (Tenure Line)
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Position Number: 5862473
Location: Washington, DC
Position Type: Medicine - Pharmacology

Assistant Professor, Molecular Pharmacology and Receptor Signaling (Tenure Line)
Georgetown University: Medical Center

Location: Washington, DC
Open Date: Oct 24, 2024
Deadline: Jun 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description
The Georgetown University Medical Center Department of Pharmacology & Physiology is seeking outstanding candidates for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor. The starting date is anticipated to be the fall of 2025. Applicants should hold a Ph.D or MD/Ph.D degrees and demonstrate a strong history of scholarly activity and accomplishments in neuropharmacology or a closely related area. Preference will be given to candidates with research focused on molecular pharmacology and receptor signaling. The person in this position will be expected to develop a strong independent research program, secure extramural funding, collaborate with others in the department and institution and teach medical and graduate students, as well as mentor thesis and post-doctoral students. They will join an active department with a dozen faculty members focused on excellence in research and education. Research strengths in the department include systems neuropharmacology & neurophysiology, ion channel and receptor pharmacology & physiology, mechanisms of synaptic plasticity, and signaling targets in disease. We are a collaborative department, and our faculty recruit PhD students both from our PhD program in Pharmacology & Physiology, and Georgetown's Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience.

The Department provides a dynamic, interactive and supportive environment in which to develop and pursue research and new ideas. Prospective candidates should submit through Interfolio the following:

A letter of interest
A personal statement describing prior and future research
Curriculum vitae with list of publications (preferably with electronic links) and funding history where applicable

In addition please send the names, email addresses and phone numbers of three professional references.

For further information about our department, please visit pharmacology.georgetown.edu

The projected salary range for this position is $129,630 - $135,000, which represents the full range of anticipated compensation for this position. Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.

Questions about the online application should be directed to Sarah Kenlon, Department Administrator for Pharmacology & Physiology, at sk2504@georgetown.edu

Questions about the position should be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee, Gerard Ahern, Professor & Vice-Chair for Research, Department of Pharmacology & Physiology, at Gerard.Ahern@georgetown.edu

Qualifications

Application Instructions

For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/157898

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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