Pharmacogenomics / Precision ...

Brief statement of duties and responsibilities

The Department of Pharmacy & Therapeutics of the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy is seeking a highly motivated individual for a tenure-track faculty position at the assistant professor, associate professor, or professor rank. The ideal candidate will have research experience in one or more of the following areas: clinical and translational sciences, precision medicine, genotype/phenotype discovery, medication outcome phenotyping, therapeutic biomedical engineering, health care implementation science, data science (pharmacoanalytics), toxicology, or pharmacovigilance. The incumbent is expected to complement or actively contribute to the Pittsburgh Pharmacogenomics (PittPGx) program and Pharmacogenomics Center of Excellence, as well as develop meaningful collaborations with other researchers within the School of Pharmacy, Schools of Health Sciences, and external organizations. As a faculty member, the candidate will be committed to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

Responsibilities

• Establish an independent, competitively funded research program.
• Develop a successful track record of scholarship, which includes peer-reviewed publications and competitive grantsmanship related to pharmacogenomics, precision medicine, or other focus area as outlined above.
• Provide mentorship and teaching of students, fellows, and other trainees.
• Service on committees relevant to the teaching, research, and service missions of the Department, School, and University.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree from an accredited university in pharmacy, medicine, public health, healthcare outcomes, pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical sciences, engineering, or a related field.
• Expertise in genomic-based drug research, precision medicine, or other focus area as outlined above.
• An established track record of peer-reviewed publications and competitive grantsmanship.
• Experience in teaching in professional and/or graduate programs.
• Priority will be given to candidates with a proven track record of competitive extramural funding.
• Proficiency with implementation of artificial intelligence in research will also be viewed as valuable expertise.

Minimum Objective Qualifications

• Doctoral degree from an accredited university in pharmacy, medicine, public health, healthcare outcomes, pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical sciences, engineering, or a related field.
• Expertise in genomic-based drug research, precision medicine, or other focus area as outlined above.
• An established track record of peer-reviewed publications and competitive grantsmanship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in teaching in professional and/or graduate programs.
• Priority will be given to candidates with a proven track record of competitive extramural funding.
• Proficiency with implementation of artificial intelligence in research will also be viewed as valuable expertise.

Rank and/or Title; Salary Range or Minimum

The academic rank and salary are competitive and will be commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

Tenure/Tenure-Stream/Non-Tenure Stream; Full/Part-Time

This is a tenure stream, full-time position.

Proposed Starting Date

After August 1, 2026

Closing Date for Receipt of Applications

July 15, 2026, or until position is filled.

Application Information

Apply at join.pitt.edu, requisition #26002860, where you will upload your cover letter, CV, statement of teaching and areas of interest in scholarly activities and service, and names of three contacts who will serve as references.

Contact Information

Please direct specific inquiries to Dr. James Coons (coonsjc@upmc.edu), Chair of the Search Committee.

EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and diversity. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled. The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equality, inclusion, and accessibility within our community.