Assistant Professor of Pharmacology

Job Summary

The Department of Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor as part of a major expansion in biomedical research. We seek an outstanding early-career investigator with the creativity and drive to build an innovative, independent research program within a highly collaborative and well-resourced environment.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree and demonstrate strong potential for developing a competitive, extramurally funded research enterprise. Competitive start-up support, modern laboratory space, and access to exceptional shared core facilities will be provided to enable rapid and sustained research program development.

This is a broad search, and we welcome applicants working in any area relevant to pharmacology, nutritional sciences, or closely related biomedical disciplines. Candidates whose research complements or expands existing departmental strengths in neurobiology and brain aging, metabolic and cardiovascular disease, cancer biology and pharmacology, cellular signaling, RNA biology, endogenous signaling pathways, animal physiology, or substance use disorder are especially encouraged, but outstanding applicants in other areas of contemporary biomedical research will receive full consideration.

Required Education

Hold a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree.

Required Related Experience

Demonstrate strong potential for developing a competitive, extramurally funded research enterprise.

Departmental Culture

The department supports two vibrant graduate programs and fosters a collegial culture that values mentorship, collaboration, and scientific innovation.

University of Kentucky

The University of Kentucky offers a rich and rapidly growing scientific ecosystem, with an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, a federally supported Alzheimer’s Disease Center, and a Clinical and Translational Science Award hub. The university is making sustained investments in biomedical research infrastructure, faculty recruitment, and shared core facilities.

Departmental Faculty

The department includes nationally recognized investigators, and the department is entering a period of significant growth, with multiple new faculty hires planned over the next several years.

Location and Environment

The University of Kentucky is located in Lexington, a vibrant and affordable city known for its high quality of life, strong arts and food scene, outdoor recreation, and proximity to major metropolitan areas.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Kentucky is committed to providing equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.