Associate Professor
Saint Louis University
Summary
The Saint Louis University Department of Pharmacology & Physiology invites applications for a tenure-track Associate Professor position. This recruitment is part of a strategic faculty recruitment initiative designed to build on the Department's established strengths and expand critical mass in areas of research excellence.
Job description
Position Overview
The Saint Louis University Department of Pharmacology & Physiology invites applications for a tenure-track Associate Professor position. This recruitment is part of a strategic faculty recruitment initiative designed to build on the Department's established strengths and expand critical mass in areas of research excellence.
We seek an outstanding, established investigator with a highly productive and well-funded research program whose work will complement and extend the Department's strengths in mechanistic, translational and therapeutic biomedical research. Areas of particular strength include chronic pain, neurological disorders, and metabolic and gastrointestinal disorders, supported by broad expertise in pharmacology, drug discovery and translational science.
The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative research environment and will benefit from a competitive research startup package, access to state-of-the-art facilities, and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across Saint Louis University.
Qualifications and Responsibilities
Candidates must hold a PhD, MD/PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree and have an established record of research accomplishment appropriate for appointment at the Associate Professor level. Applicants are expected to have a strong record of peer-reviewed scholarship and current, substantial peer-reviewed extramural research funding, with demonstrated success in securing competitive federal funding such as NIH or equivalent support.
The ideal candidate will bring an independent research program that complements and expands the expertise of current Pharmacology & Physiology faculty, creates new opportunities for scientific collaboration, and strengthens the Department's research and training mission.
- Maintain a nationally competitive, externally funded research program
- Contribute to the educational mission of the Department through teaching and mentorship of graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, medical students and undergraduate researchers
- Participate in collaborative and interdisciplinary research
- Engage in appropriate Departmental, School of Medicine and University service
Requirements
- PhD, MD/PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree
- Established record of research accomplishment appropriate for appointment at the Associate Professor level
- Strong record of peer-reviewed scholarship
- Current, substantial peer-reviewed extramural research funding
- Demonstrated success in securing competitive federal funding such as NIH or equivalent support
- Independent research program that complements and expands departmental expertise
Benefits
- Competitive research startup package
- State-of-the-art facilities
- Interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities
Company overview
Saint Louis University (SLU) is a private Jesuit research university located in St. Louis, Missouri, founded in 1818. As one of the oldest Catholic universities in the United States, SLU offers comprehensive undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across diverse disciplines. The university maintains a strong commitment to research and scholarship, with particular strengths in health sciences, medicine, law, business, and social sciences. SLU operates a major academic medical center and is recognized for its contributions to biomedical research, clinical care, and community health initiatives. The university's research enterprise includes numerous centers and institutes focused on areas such as cancer research, neuroscience, global health, and social justice. With its Jesuit mission emphasizing education of the whole person and service to humanity, SLU combines rigorous academic programs with a dedication to ethical leadership and social responsibility. The institution plays a significant role in the St. Louis metropolitan area as both an educational leader and a major employer.