Assistant Professor of Research, CIDD, Medicinal Chemistry Core Facility
Assistant Professor of Research, CIDD, Medicinal Chemistry Core Facility
Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 13438
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Org Marketing Statement
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in cybersecurity, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. With more than 35,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property — for Texas, the nation and the world. UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more https://www.utsa.edu/, on https://www.utsa.edu/today/ or on https://twitter.com/utsa, https://www.instagram.com/utsa/, https://www.facebook.com/utsa, https://www.youtube.com/user/utsaor https://www.linkedin.com/school/the-university-of-texas-at-san-antonio/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_university_admin%3BFcmdPCevQ7ebJE1xpIJlRw%3D%3D.
In 2024, the https://www.utsa.edu/today/2024/08/story/utsa-and-ut-health-san-antonio-merger-announced.html authorized UT System to begin integrating UTSA and UT Health San Antonio into one unified institution, establishing a world-class university that integrates academic, research, and clinical excellence to build a profoundly impactful university of the future. Driven by a vision for growth and impact, this merger will expand capacity to offer robust undergraduate and graduate programs, attract top-tier faculty and staff, develop innovative initiatives, and elevate transdisciplinary research to address the evolving needs of the region.
CIDD Background
The Center for Innovative Drug Discovery (CIDD) provides capabilities and core services in support of biomedical research related to drug discovery. The CIDD medicinal chemistry core facility (MCCF) at UTSA focus on employing pharmaceutical level medicinal chemistry research strategies, innovations and technology-driven synthesis techniques to help quickly identify and optimize the properties of small molecules to characterize and advance unique biological targets for drug action. The ultimate intent of the CIDD is to provide an array of core facilities and expertise to facilitate the translation of basic scientific discoveries into tangible pre-clinical candidate drugs that can be further developed into clinical therapies for human disease. More information at www.utcidd.org.
Posting End Date: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 05/09/2025. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.
Salary Range: Commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.
Hours: up to 40 hours per week, exempt.
Required Application Materials:
• Resume is required.
• Cover Letter is preferred.
Essential Functions
The Assistant Professor of Research in the CIDD will be a non-tenure track faculty position responsible for the day-to-day management of science and research programs in the CIDD MCCF, as well as oversee and manage all CIDD staff laboratory personnel working in the CIDD MCCF. The position will oversee all CIDD collaborations, MCCF active programs and contract work to ensure high-quality science and deliverables are maintained, and client expectations are managed. The position will also be expected to write grant proposals as the primary investigator, including large center-based extramural funding opportunities. The position will also be responsible for advertising the CIDD MCCF capabilities to expand the client base and generate new funding opportunities. The position will work collaboratively with the other CIDD core facilities, CIDD leadership and the CIDD steering committee. The position will also be responsible for managing CIDD program budgets and contract budgets, as well as working with the UTSA COS business service center, the UTSA business contracts group and UTSA research service centers.
Required Qualifications
• Ph.D. in synthetic organic chemistry or medicinal chemistry.
• >5 years of experience in contract, service-oriented synthesis or medicinal chemistry research.
• Previous experience in managing MSc and PhD-level scientific staff.
• Previous experience in managing program budgets and resource allocations.
• A strong fundamental understanding of synthetic organic chemistry, total synthesis and/or medicinal chemistry.
• Strong track record of highly productive synthesis research (publications, poster presentations and/or patents), independent problem solving and project leadership.
• Experience with modern organic synthesis lab techniques, including organic chemical reactions, compound isolation and purification.
• Experience with organic compound analysis and characterization, including NMR, HPLC and HPLC/MS.
• Efficient time management and record keeping and strong communication skills for CIDD-client interactions.
• Experience in managing synthesis/medicinal chemistry lab personnel.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UTSA and its infrastructure.
Preferred Qualifications
• Previous experience with the UTSA business contracts, business service centers and research service centers.
• Previous experience with writing collaborative, state and federal grant application.
Additional Information
• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.
Working Conditions
This position will be primarily located on campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee's responsibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.
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