All application materials should be submitted through the Interfolio Portal: https://apply.interfolio.com/174339
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- Cover letter specifying the preferred tenure home unit (College of Pharmacy or Medical School) and how their expertise aligns with the AI/ML drug discovery focus areas.
- Curriculum vitae.
- Statement of research interests and vision (2-3 pages).
- Statement of teaching philosophy and mentoring approach (1-2 pages).
- Names and contact information for three references.
For informal inquiries, please contact the search committee chair, Dr. Duxin Sun ([email protected])
The University of Michigan (U-M) invites applications for three tenure-track faculty positions in the area of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in Drug Discovery. This is a unique cluster hire initiative spanning the College of Pharmacy, Life Sciences Institute (LSI), and Medical School. We welcome applications from both early and mid-career candidates with strong records of research excellence in AI/ML-driven approaches to drug discovery.
Successful candidates will be appointed within the unit most appropriate to their expertise while fostering interdisciplinary collaborations across the university.
Strategic Impact and Vision
This cluster hire aligns with U-M's Vision 2034, emphasizing:
- Research Innovation: Advancing AI/ML methodologies for drug discovery and improving therapeutic success rates.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Strengthening connections between computational and experimental drug development experts.
- Economic and Societal Impact: Translating discoveries into startup ventures and industry partnerships to drive drug commercialization.
- Education and Workforce Development: Training the next generation of scientists in AI/ML-enabled drug development.
About the Positions
