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Tenured Professor & Division Head - Chemical Biology & Medicinal Chemistry 26-27

University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TXtodayverified 5 h ago

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Lead the CBMC division as tenured professor, running a funded chemical biology research program and teaching Pharmacy courses.

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Why it is interesting. Division Head role with CPRIT/DPRIT Established Investigator eligibility and ties to Dell Medical School and the Cancer Research Center

Might not be for you. Focus is drug discovery and biomedical mechanisms, with no materials or polymer content named

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Adjacent materials roleFaculty search in Chemical Biology & Medicinal Chemistry (College of Pharmacy): chemical/biochemical tools for cell signaling, enzyme evolution, DNA repair, drug design

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University of Texas at Austin filed 45 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Postdoctoral Fellow, Assistant Professor, Research Fellow. Median filed pay: $74K a year.

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Seniority
Staff/Principal
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
PhD
Industry
Biotechnology
Role
Academic / Postdoc
Benefits
competitive start-up packagepotential endowment recognition

Role details

The Division of Chemical Biology and Medicinal Chemistry (CBMC) at The University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy works at the nexus of Chemistry and Biology to generate chemical and biochemical tools to study mechanisms of cell signaling, biosynthetic pathways, enzyme evolution DNA repair, and other therapeutic targets for drug design. To advance this mission, CBMC invites applications for a full-time tenured faculty position at the Professor level who will also serve as Division Head effective August 2027. CBMC is a highly interdisciplinary and interactive group of seven faculty members engaged in cutting edge research.

The successful applicant will engage in productive interdisciplinary research, provide high-quality teaching, and actively participate in university service.

Required qualifications

include a Ph.D. in a relevant field and a strong record of vigorous research accomplishments including a career stage appropriate funded research program, and publications, with a focus on chemical and molecular mechanisms of high biomedical significance. Qualified candidates in research areas that would be eligible for CPRIT (Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas) and/or DPRIT (Dementia Prevention Research Institute of Texas) Established Investigator awards, are especially encouraged to apply. To ensure success and longevity, competitive start-up packages are provided, with potential endowment recognition for the successful candidate.

Candidates are also expected to teach core professional and graduate courses in Pharmacy, including the Pharm.D. program, develop and nurture a sponsored research program, supervise graduate students, collaborate with other faculty, and have a commitment to university and professional service. Additionally, we seek applicants who have a desire to build collaborations with Dell Medical School, the UT Austin Cancer Research Center, the LaMontagne Center for Infectious Disease, and others. Furthermore, the college has strong clinical partnerships with several medical institutions across Texas, including the UT Health/UT San Antonio.

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Does University of Texas at Austin sponsor H-1B visas?

University of Texas at Austin has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Tenured Professor & Division Head - Chemical Biology & Medicinal Chemistry 26-27 role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.

Where is the Tenured Professor & Division Head - Chemical Biology & Medicinal Chemistry 26-27 role at University of Texas at Austin based?

This role is based in Austin, TX.

What degree is required for the Tenured Professor & Division Head - Chemical Biology & Medicinal Chemistry 26-27 role at University of Texas at Austin?

This role requires a PhD.