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A Data Science Professor teaches courses on data science, machine learning, and statistics at a university or college. They conduct research in areas like artificial intelligence, big data, or analytics while mentoring students in academic and professional development. Their role also includes publishing research papers, securing grants, and collaborating with industry partners to advance data science education and innovation.

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Assistant Professor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

$100 - $125/hr

Other

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Assistant Professor

The Department of Molecular Pharmaceutics at the University of Utah College of Pharmacy seeks an excellent candidate for a tenure-track assistant professor faculty position. The role involves developing an independent and extramurally funded research program and teaching responsibilities in the professional PharmD program and the PhD graduate program of Molecular Pharmaceutics.


Research Interests

  • Gene and drug delivery, gene therapy & viral vector engineering, microbiome engineering, therapeutic protein engineering, tumor-based infection, immunotherapy & immunoengineering, neurotherapeutics, cell therapy, theranostics, pharmaceutical robotics & automation, pharmaceutical materials sciences, interfaces of modern molecular pharmaceutics, biomedical research, and data science.

  • Research vision aligning with the University of Utah pillars: neuroscience, cancer, diabetes and metabolism, immunology, inflammation, infectious diseases, innovative bioengineering and 3D printing technologies, and data science & artificial intelligence.

  • Translational alliances possible with CVRTI, the Huntsman Mental Health Institute, or the Health Sciences Bioinformatics cluster.


Qualifications

  • Doctoral degree in a relevant discipline and postdoctoral experience.

  • Strong record of publications and ability to develop and sustain an independent, extramurally funded research program.

  • Extramural funding experience (K99/R00 or other competitive funding scores) is strongly encouraged.

  • Demonstrated capability to teach in the professional PharmD and PhD graduate programs.


Centers and Collaboration

The department hosts three internationally recognized centers: the Center for Controlled Chemical Delivery, the Center for Cell Sheet Tissue Engineering, and the Utah Center for Nanomedicine. There is a strong tie with the Department of Biomedical Engineering, with joint and adjunct faculty spanning both departments.


Application Process

Applications will be reviewed as complete. To be considered, applicants should submit a cover letter, a list of at least three references, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research goals, and a statement of teaching philosophy. Application deadline: December 1, 2025. Applications are accepted through the University’s online portal.


EEO and Disability Statement

The University of Utah is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or veteran status. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information or to request an accommodation, contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX. Online reports may be submitted through the University’s online portal.

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