Leadership Opportunities

Overview 

The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA invites applications and nominations for an internationally recognized leader and scholar to join the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Theranostics as the inaugural Director of Radiochemistry Research to help build a world class academic radiochemistry program at one of the world’s leading universities.  This position would be a tenured faculty appointment in the Regular Professor Series at UCLA, with rank commensurate with academic credentials and accomplishments. 

Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Nuclear Medicine and Theranostics, the Director of Radiochemistry Research (Director) will have the opportunity to expand and strengthen UCLA’s rapidly growing theranostics program through innovation, collaboration, and successful clinical translation. The Director will work closely with multidisciplinary teams of chemists, radiochemists, physicists, biologists, and clinicians to develop and translate next-generation small-molecule, peptide, and radiometal-based imaging and therapeutic agents labeled with positron-, beta-, gamma-, and alpha-emitting radionuclides.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will be a highly accomplished scholar and innovative scientist with a PhD (preferably in Chemistry), or an equivalent degree, and a demonstrated record of excellence in radiochemistry, theranostics, molecular imaging, and translational research. The successful candidate will have extensive expertise in radiochemical synthesis, organic chemistry, analytical methods, and the development of novel radiopharmaceuticals, together with an outstanding publication record in leading journals and a proven track record of extramural funding. 

Candidates should also possess outstanding leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, a demonstrated ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, and bring a vision for building and advancing a world-class radiochemistry and theranostics program.

• PhD or equivalent degree (preferably in Chemistry or a related field)
• Appropriate academic credentials for a Regular Professor Series faculty appointment within the DGSOM at UCLA, with rank commensurate to academic credentials and accomplishments. 
• Strong academic record of peer-reviewed publications
• Consistent track record of extramural funding
• Demonstrated success with clinical translation 
• Expertise in radiochemical synthesis, radiopharmaceutical development, and associated analytical techniques
• Knowledge of cGMP-compliant PET radiopharmaceutical production and ALARA radiation safety procedures
• Evidence of multidisciplinary collaborations
• Proven leadership, organizational, and collaborative skills
• Documented program building capability

How to Apply

Confidential inquiries, nominations or submissions of interest (candidates should submit a curriculum vitae, informative personal statement and response to UCLA’s mission statement) are invited and will be considered until an appointment is made. 

Email: directorradiochem@mednet.ucla.edu 

Apply: submit an application via UC Recruit

Submitting a Nomination 

• Search chair(s): Christine Mona, PhD 
• Search consultants: Bridget Hough, Director of Academic & Executive Search and David Hough, Sr. Executive Search Consultant
• Email: directorradiochem@mednet.ucla.edu 

Overview 

The University of California, Los Angeles invites applications and nominations for a nationally and internationally recognized leader in academia, industry, or government to join the faculty of the David Geffen School of Medicine (DGSOM) as Chair of the Department of Molecular and Medical Pharmacology (DMMP). As a preeminent researcher, scholar and leader, the candidate will also be considered for an endowed chair.

The Chair is responsible for advancing the Department’s mission of excellence in education, research, and community engagement through the development of educational programs, cross-disciplinary research and innovation, financial management, staffing, performance growth, faculty recruitment and retention, and the strengthening of community partnerships.  The Chair will continue the tradition of cultivating a scientifically rigorous as well as highly collegial, inclusive, and multidisciplinary environment consistent with the principles of the DGSOM’s Cultural North Star. The Chair reports to the Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences and Dean of the DGSOM.  

With 38 faculty members, 78 staff members and many trainees at various levels of training, the Department is ranked highly with a total research portfolio of more than $19 million ($8+ million in NIH funding). The DMMP integrates mathematics, engineering, physical, chemical, biological and medical sciences to understand the biology of disease, develop new molecular diagnostics, and develop new molecular and cellular therapeutics. 

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a distinguished leader with an outstanding record of accomplishments in research, education and service, philanthropy, and an aptitude for collaboration and leadership. The successful candidate will combine their academic acumen with excellent communication skills, an inspiring strategic vision, and longstanding dedication to mentorship and the development of scientists. All candidates must hold an advanced degree (PhD, MD or equivalent) and appropriate academic credentials for a tenured faculty appointment at UCLA. 

How to Apply

Please note that we are now at an advanced stage of the search and no longer considering new applications.

• Email: chairpharmacologysearch@mednet.ucla.edu
• Apply: submit an application via UC Recruit 
  
   

Submitting a Nomination

Please note that we are now at an advanced stage of the search and no longer considering new applications.

• Search co-chairs: Anne Coleman, MD, PhD or Mike Teitell, MD, PhD
• Search consultants: Caitlin Hargadon, Sr. Executive Search Consultant and Bridget Hough, Director of Academic & Executive Search
• Email:  chairpharmacologysearch@mednet.ucla.edu