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Open Rank Professor of Pharmacology, Tenured/Tenure-Track

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Open Rank Professor of Pharmacology, Tenured/Tenure-Track

University of Virginia - Pharmacology logoUniversity of Virginia - Pharmacology
Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
Deadline: 15 Dec 2026
Posted: Sep 20, 2026

NL Highlights

Lead innovative research programs at the forefront of drug development and mechanisms of drug action.
Develop novel pharmacological approaches to address fundamental biological questions.
Secure sustained extramural funding and establish a nationally reputable, well-funded research program.

Details

Reference

12864700

Salary & Funding

Competitive salary, space, and start-up packages will be provided

Duration

Permanent

Contact Info

Dr. Michelle Bland, Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Faculty Search Committee Chair at mlb2eg@virginia.edu

Eligibility

PhD, MD, or MD/PhD
Minimum of three years of postdoctoral training
Demonstrated excellence in research
Potential for developing innovative research programs that attract sustained extramural funding

Next Steps

1
Submit a cover letter
2
Submit a curriculum vitae
3
Submit a detailed statement of research accomplishments and interests (3-page max)
4
Provide contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, mailing address)

Opportunity Overview

Open Rank Professor of Pharmacology, Tenured/Tenure-Track-UVA School of Medicine

The Department of Pharmacology in the School of Medicine at the University of Virginia invites applications for two open rank tenured/tenure-track faculty positions. We are seeking candidates working at the forefront of drug development, mechanisms of drug action, and novel pharmacological approaches, and who bring these tools to bear on fundamental and exciting questions in biology. Successful candidates will join a highly collaborative faculty and have opportunities to build on departmental strengths in metabolism, chemical biology, immunology, cardiovascular and respiratory physiology, and neuroscience.

Qualifications

Successful applicants will have earned a PhD, MD, or MD/PhD, completed a minimum of three years of postdoctoral training, and demonstrated excellence in research with a strong potential of developing innovative research programs that can attract sustained extramural funding. Tenure status and rank of the position depend on qualifications. For appointment with tenure, candidates should have established a nationally reputable, well-funded research program with a track record of high-impact publications.

Competitive salary, space, and start-up packages will be provided. Along with a collegial and inclusive department ( https://pharm.virginia.edu ), prospective faculty will have access to state-of-the-art core facilities, a vibrant campus-wide research community, and will draw from an outstanding pool of graduate and MD/PhD students in the interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences (BIMS) program to support their research program.

The University of Virginia is in Charlottesville, which is located in the eastern foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Central Virginia, a region renowned for its natural beauty, history, music, and culinary culture. For more information about UVA and the surrounding area, please visit https://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville . UVA assists faculty spouses and partners seeking employment in the Charlottesville area. To learn more please visit https://dualcareer.virginia.edu .

Application reviews will begin November 1, 2026 , and the positions will remain open until filled.

Application Instructions

To apply, please go to https://apply.interfolio.com/193470 . For full consideration, applications should include the following:

  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Detailed statement of research accomplishments and interests (3-page max)
  • Contact information for three references (name, email address, telephone number, mailing address)

For questions about this faculty position, please contact Dr. Michelle Bland, Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Faculty Search Committee Chair at mlb2eg@virginia.edu