University Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry

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University Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry

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Offer DescriptionResponsibilities includeThe chair-holder is to represent the subject of “Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chemistry” both in research and teaching. The research foci should be dedicated to innovative research topics using modern research approaches and methods that take into account the demands of future-oriented drug research.Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chemistry is a fundamental discipline in pharmacy, integral to both research and teaching. The primary objective is to identify new lead structures as the basis for developing drug candidates. The professorship, embedded in the faculty’s chemical research activities, focuses on synthesizing bioactive molecules. The role is expected to drive innovative research, establishing new directions in active substance synthesis through cross-faculty and cross-university collaborations while maintaining ongoing third-party-funded projects. The future professor should strengthen pharmaceutical research in Tyrol and foster closer integration with core pharmaceutical disciplines (Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmacognosy, Clinical Pharmacy) and related fields (Organic and Theoretical Chemistry). Research should align with the faculty’s strategic priorities, particularly within the Center for Molecular Biosciences and Functional Materials Science.The future professor will be responsible for delivering the full scope of Pharmaceutical Chemistry across all three levels of the Bologna System (B.A., M.A., PhD) within the Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy. Additionally, active participation in academic administration, self-governance, and faculty as well as departmental working groups will be a key responsibility.Candidates must meet the following criteria:a) A relevant higher education degree (Austrian or equivalent international qualification)b) Habilitation or comparable qualification (e.g., senior lecturer, associate professor)c) Publications in leading international peer-reviewed journalsd) Expertise in pharmaceutical/medicinal chemistry, particularly experimental pharmaceutical chemistrye) Proven involvement in international researchf) Interdisciplinary work in health, chemical, and life sciencesg) Relevant international experienceh) Experience in securing and managing competitive external research fundingi) Strong teaching skillsj) Successful leadership of a third-party-funded research groupk) Proficiency in teaching in both German and EnglishWhere to apply E-mail[email protected]RequirementsResearch Field Chemistry » Organic chemistry Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/Qualificationsa) A relevant higher education degree (Austrian or equivalent international qualification)b) Habilitation or comparable qualification (e.g., senior lecturer, associate professor)c) Publications in leading international peer-reviewed journalsd) Expertise in pharmaceutical/medicinal chemistry, particularly experimental pharmaceutical chemistrye) Proven involvement in international researchf) Interdisciplinary work in health, chemical, and life sciencesg) Relevant international experienceh) Experience in securing and managing competitive external research fundingi) Strong teaching skillsj) Successful leadership of a third-party-funded research groupk) Proficiency in teaching in both German and EnglishSpecific RequirementsExpertise in pharmaceutical/medicinal chemistry, particularly experimental pharmaceutical chemistryLanguages GERMAN Level ExcellentLanguages ENGLISH Level ExcellentResearch Field Chemistry » Organic chemistryAdditional InformationBenefitsThe University of Innsbruck is committed to increasing the percentage of female employees especially in leading positions and therefore explicitly invites women to apply. In the case of equivalent qualifications, women will be given preference.In line with the Collective Bargaining Agreement professors are in remuneration group A 1, i.e., for a full-term professorship the basic salary is 6.604,30 Euro (14 times). Depending on qualification and experience a higher salary and facilities may be negotiated with the Rector. The university also offers attractive additional benefits ( ).Eligibility criteriaCandidates must meet the following criteria:a) A relevant higher education degree (Austrian or equivalent international qualification)b) Habilitation or comparable qualification (e.g., senior lecturer, associate professor)c) Publications in leading international peer-reviewed journalsd) Expertise in pharmaceutical/medicinal chemistry, particularly experimental pharmaceutical chemistrye) Proven involvement in international researchf) Interdisciplinary work in health, chemical, and life sciencesg) Relevant international experienceh) Experience in securing and managing competitive external research fundingi) Strong teaching skillsj) Successful leadership of a third-party-funded research groupk) Proficiency in teaching in both German and EnglishSelection processAdditional commentsThe University of Innsbruck is committed to increasing the percentage of female employees especially in leading positions and therefore explicitly invites women to apply. In the case of equivalent qualifications, women will be given preference.In line with the Collective Bargaining Agreement professors are in remuneration group A 1, i.e., for a full-term professorship the basic salary is 6.604,30 Euro (14 times). Depending on qualification and experience a higher salary and facilities may be negotiated with the Rector. The university also offers attractive additional benefits ( ).The application should include: a curriculum vitae with a description of your scholarly and professional career; a list of scientific publications, lectures and other academic work and projects, including projects funded by third parties; a description of completed, current and intended research; the five most important works, and a teaching statement (3 pages max). All documents have to be submitted in digital form (e-mail, etc.).The full, authoritative text in German (published in the official bulletin of the University of 16/04/2025) can be found at.Up-to-date information on the state of the opening can be found at.Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Pharmaceutical Chemistry – Institute of Pharmacy, University of Innsbruck Country Austria City Innsbruck Postal Code 6020 Street Innrain 80-82 GeofieldContact State/ProvinceTyrol CityInnsbruck WebsiteStreetInnrain 52 Postal Code6020 E-Mail[email protected]STATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

Expected salary

€6604.3 per month

Location

Innsbruck, Tirol

Job date

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 07:19:42 GMT

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