Current Positions
Tenure-Track Assistant/Associate Professor Positions Available
Department of Pharmacology & Physiology
The Saint Louis University Department of Pharmacology & Physiology is seeking several visionary investigators to join our collaborative and dynamic team at the Assistant/Associate Professor level within the tenure track to drive innovation and research excellence. This recruitment is part of an ambitious initiative to strengthen and expand our focus. Our members have strong programs in drug discovery, chemical biology, pain and neuroscience, energy metabolism, GPCR signaling, vascular biology, gastrointestinal physiology and lipid metabolism. Successful candidates will benefit from generous research startup packages, access to state-of-the-art facilities, and an interdisciplinary network within and beyond Saint Louis University. Successful candidates will additionally benefit from opportunities to join collaborative centers including the Institute for Translational Neuroscience, Institute for Drug and Biotherapeutic Innovation, the Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences the academic hub for clinical and translational science in Missouri, the Vaccine Center and the Liver Center. Each center and institute provide additional logistics, funding opportunities, material and shared resources to enhance the success of our faculty. Members of our community have access to the nationally acclaimed Cortex Innovation Community, to multiple local startup-supporting institutions and to the fast-growing, cutting-edge medical and biotechnology community which operates actively throughout the St. Louis region.
Qualifications and Responsibilities
Candidates should hold a PhD or MD/PhD degree, a minimum of two years of postdoctoral studies, and a strong publication record. The ideal candidate will complement the current areas of expertise of the existing Pharmacology and Physiology faculty. Candidates involved in lipid metabolism, vascular biology and gastrointestinal metabolism are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants for employment at the level of Associate Professor are expected to have current external (NIH) funding.
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Saint Louis University School of Medicine is a Catholic Jesuit Institution with a long tradition of excellence in teaching, research and patient care. Established in 1836, the school was the first to award a medical degree west of the Mississippi River. Saint Louis University School of Medicine is a leading center of research in endocrinology and metabolism, neurodegenerative disorders, pain, cancer, infectious disease, liver disease, aging, and heart/lung disease. The Department of Pharmacology and Physiology maintains a strong record of extramural funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), including a T32 training grant.
Questions related to this position can be sent to:
Willis K. Samson
Professor and vice-chair of pharmacology and physiology
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
1402 South Grand Boulevard
Saint Louis, MO 63104
willis.samson@health.slu.edu
The University provides generous research startup funds and competitive salaries. Applicants must include: 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume/curriculum vitae 3) statement of current research and goals; 4) statement of teaching philosophy and 5) contact details for references from at least 3 colleagues. You can upload these items on the third page "My experience" of the application.
Job Requisition Number:
2023-07133 Assistant Professor - Pharmacology and Physiology
Position Summary
The laboratory of Dr. Salvemini in the Department of Pharmacology and Physiology at Saint Louis University, School of. Medicine is looking for a highly motivated Assistant Research Professor in a vibrant NIH-funded laboratory that performs cutting-edge pain research.The laboratory integrates behavioral pharmacology, molecular genetics, biochemistry and drug discovery measures to understand pathways involved in the development of neuropathic pain. We are also interested in investigating the interactions between chronic neuropathic pain states and comorbidities, such as cognitive dysfunction, depression and anxiety. Our basic science-driven approach has led to the identification of several pathways and novel targets that are enabling the development of new pharmacological strategies for therapeutic intervention. Translating our discoveries to the clinic is a key mission of our work.The Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, a multidisciplinary, highly collaborative and dynamic department, is also the home base of the Institute for Translational Neuroscience. Faculty members within the department have expertise in several areas of pharmacology and physiology, with a particular emphasis in neuroscience and metabolism. The department offers access to excellent core facilities and opportunities to join collaborative centers including the Liver Center, the Institute for Drug and Biotherapeutic Innovation, and the Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences, and internal funding mechanisms for project support.Members of our community have access to the nationally-acclaimed Cortex Innovation Community, to multiple local startup-supporting institutions and to the fast-growing, cutting-edge medical and biotechnology community which operates actively throughout the St. Louis region.Responsibilities
Work with the PI and assist in the development and implementation of research programs, provide data in support of grants and papers, write and submit papers, train students and supervise technical staff.Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in neuroscience, biology or a related biomedical science field with at least two years post-doctoral training or equivalent experience directly involved in in vivo studies in rodent pain models and models of cognitive behavior. The candidate should have excellent communication skills and possess the ability to work both independently and in a team. Extensive knowledge in neuroscience and animal behavior and experience with rodent models are required along with knowledge in biochemistry. Background in neuroimmune signaling is a plus. Demonstrated mentoring skills and supervisory skills are essential. Surgical experience in small animals and additional experience in manuscript and grant writing are strongly preferred. Saint Louis University School of Medicine is a Catholic Jesuit Institution with a long tradition of excellence in teaching, research and patient care. Established in 1836, the school was the first to award a medical degree west of the Mississippi River. Saint Louis University School of Medicine is a leading center of research in neurodegenerative disorders, pain, metabolism, cancer, infectious disease, liver disease, aging, and heart/lung disease. The Department of Pharmacology and Physiology maintains a strong record of extramural funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), including a T32 training grant.Questions related to this position can be sent to Dr. Daniela Salvemini, William Beaumont Professor and Chair and Director, Institute for Translational Neuroscience (daniela.salvemini@health.slu.edu). Applicants must include:- A cover letter
- resume/curriculum vitae
- Contact details for references from at least three colleagues. You can upload these
items on the third page "My experience" of the application.
Job Requisition Number:2024-08175 Assistant Research Professor - Pharmacology and Physiology
The Saint Louis University Department of Pharmacology & Physiology invites visionary investigators to join our collaborative and dynamic team at the Assistant/Associate Professor level within the tenure track to drive innovation in pain research and pharmacology. This recruitment is part of an ambitious initiative to strengthen and expand pain research at Saint Louis University, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and groundbreaking discoveries. Successful candidates will benefit from generous research startup packages, access to state-of-the-art facilities, and an interdisciplinary network within and beyond Saint Louis University. Successful candidates will additionally benefit from opportunities to join collaborative centers including the Institute for Translational Neuroscience, Institute for Drug and Biotherapeutic Innovation, the Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences, the Vaccine Center and the Liver Center. Each center and institute provide additional logistic, funding opportunities, material and shared resources to enhance the success of our faculty. Members of our community have access to the nationally acclaimed Cortex Innovation Community, to multiple local startup-supporting institutions and to the fast-growing, cutting-edge medical and biotechnology community which operates actively throughout the St. Louis region.
Qualifications and Responsibilities
Candidates should hold a PhD or MD/PhD degree, a minimum of two years of postdoctoral studies, and a strong publication record. We are particularly interested in researchers working in the areas of: neuroimmunology, lipid metabolism, neural circuits and behavior; molecular and cellular neuroscience; and neurogenetics with a focus on identifying and developing novel therapeutic opportunities for chronic pain. Candidates involved in related disciplines with a focus on pain, such as addiction, drug discovery, structural biology and chemical biology are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates will be expected to develop an innovative, extramurally funded research program, participate in the educational mission of the Department, and engage in University service.
Saint Louis University School of Medicine is a Catholic Jesuit Institution with a long tradition of excellence in teaching, research and patient care. Established in 1836, the school was the first to award a medical degree west of the Mississippi River. Saint Louis University School of Medicine is a leading center of research in neurodegenerative disorders, pain, cancer, infectious disease, liver disease, aging, and heart/lung disease. The Department of Pharmacology and Physiology maintains a strong record of extramural funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), including a T32 training grant.
Questions related to this position can be sent to Dr. Daniela Salvemini, William Beaumont Professor and Chair and Director, Institute for Translational Neuroscience (daniela.salvemini@health.slu.edu).
Applications must include: 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume/curriculum vitae 3) statement of current research and goals; 4) statement of teaching philosophy and 5) contact details for references from at least 3 colleagues. You can upload these items on the third page "My experience" of the application. The requisition numbers are 07662 and 08592.
The Saint Louis University Department of Pharmacology & Physiology invites visionary investigators to join our collaborative and dynamic team at the Assistant/Associate Professor level within the tenure track to drive innovation in pain research and pharmacology. This recruitment is part of an ambitious initiative to strengthen and expand pain research at Saint Louis University, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and groundbreaking discoveries. Successful candidates will benefit from generous research startup packages, access to state-of-the-art facilities, and an interdisciplinary network within and beyond Saint Louis University. Successful candidates will additionally benefit from opportunities to join collaborative centers including the Institute for Translational Neuroscience, Institute for Drug and Biotherapeutic Innovation, the Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences, the Vaccine Center and the Liver Center. Each center and institute provide additional logistic, funding opportunities, material and shared resources to enhance the success of our faculty. Members of our community have access to the nationally acclaimed Cortex Innovation Community, to multiple local startup-supporting institutions and to the fast-growing, cutting-edge medical and biotechnology community which operates actively throughout the St. Louis region.
Qualifications and Responsibilities
Candidates should hold a PhD or MD/PhD degree, a minimum of two years of postdoctoral
studies, and a strong publication record. We are particularly interested in researchers
working in the areas of: neuroimmunology, lipid metabolism, neural circuits and behavior;
molecular and cellular neuroscience; and neurogenetics with a focus on identifying
and developing novel therapeutic opportunities for chronic pain. Candidates involved
in related disciplines with a focus on pain, such as addiction, drug discovery, structural
biology and chemical biology are strongly encouraged to apply. Candidates will be
expected to develop an innovative, extramurally funded research program, participate
in the educational mission of the Department, and engage in University service.
Saint Louis University School of Medicine is a Catholic Jesuit Institution with a long tradition of excellence in teaching, research and patient care. Established in 1836, the school was the first to award a medical degree west of the Mississippi River. Saint Louis University School of Medicine is a leading center of research in neurodegenerative disorders, pain, cancer, infectious disease, liver disease, aging, and heart/lung disease. The Department of Pharmacology and Physiology maintains a strong record of extramural funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), including a T32 training grant.
Questions related to this position can be sent to Dr. Daniela Salvemini, William Beaumont Professor and Chair and Director, Institute for Translational Neuroscience (daniela.salvemini@health.slu.edu).
Applications must include: 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume/curriculum vitae 3) statement of current research and goals; 4) statement of teaching philosophy and 5) contact details for references from at least 3 colleagues. You can upload these items on the third page "My experience" of the application. The requisition numbers are 07662 and 08592.
Assistant Professor Tenure-Track Institute for Translational Neuroscience, Department of Pharmacology and Physiology
Job Requisition Number:
2024-08592 Assistant Professor - Institute for Translational Neuroscience
The University provides generous research startup funds and competitive salaries.
Applicants must include: 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume/curriculum vitae 3) statement
of current research and goals; 4) statement of teaching philosophy and 5) contact
details for references from at least 3 colleagues. You can upload these items on the
third page "My experience" of the application.