The University of Houston College of Pharmacy invites qualified candidates to apply for a full-time, tenure-track Presidential Frontier Faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Health Outcomes and Policy (PHOP). The Presidential Frontier Faculty program is a university-wide integrated interdisciplinary hiring campaign that is overseen by central university leadership and encompasses hiring a large cohort of convergence research faculty to work on health, energy, sustainability, and security.

This position will work closely with the Center for Population Health Outcomes and Pharmacoepidemiology Education and Research (P-HOPER Center). The University of Houston (UH) is a Carnegie-Designated Tier 1 public research university and a member institution of the world-renowned Texas Medical Center, which houses major academic research programs in cancer, genetics, and neuroscience with a significant focus on translational research. With over 48,000 students, UH offers a comprehensive range of programs across 15 colleges, fostering innovation in fields such as energy, health, hospitality, business, education, law, STEM, and the humanities. Boasting top-tier faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, student success initiatives, and a strong commitment to community engagement, UH prepares students to thrive in a globally interconnected world while contributing impactful research and innovation to the region and beyond.

All applicants must hold an earned Ph.D. in Pharmacoepidemiology, Pharmaceutical Outcomes, or closely related disciplines with a background in data science and/or neuroscience. Applicants must have peer-reviewed publications involving data science or related methods. The candidate will join an active research program comprising 12 core faculty members and supported by 3 administrative support positions. Currently, there are 20+ PhD students in the PHOP graduate program. Considerable opportunities for research collaboration also exist across the university campus and institutions in the Texas Medical Center. A competitive applicant will be able to contribute to the P-HOPER Center’s mission to improve population health outcomes.

We are seeking candidates who demonstrate high potential for groundbreaking research, a strong commitment to graduate and professional education, and an eagerness to collaborate within the University of Houston's strategic research priority in Health. A proven record of scholarly productivity, prior research funding, and a well-defined strategy for securing extramural support will be considered favorably, with preference given to applicants who show a strong track record or exceptional potential for attracting extramural funding. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, although an early application is recommended.

Screening will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Rank, salary, and start-up package will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested individuals should electronically submit a cover letter describing his/her interest in the position, a statement of research interest, statement of teaching philosophy, a curriculum vitae, and the names of three references with contact information to the University of Houston Careers Website. https://careers.uh.edu/jobs/search/uh-postings   Job Posting # 497075

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