Professor of Clinical Pharmacology (Key Chair)

Professor of Clinical Pharmacology (key chair)

Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology

·  Employment contract of indefinite duration; professorship appointment for 5 years with possibility of extension

·  Closing date: TBD; dependent on the posting date: position open for approximately four weeks

Job description

The professor of Clinical Pharmacology is responsible for promoting and developing research, education, and program. This is a position within the department of Pharmacology and Toxicology. The department’s research is primarily aimed at molecular and cellular research into the transport processes of pharmaceuticals, and translational research on pharmacological interventions for ischemia and reperfusion injury. The new professor provides guidance for clinical pharmacology research in line with the current research themes of the Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Center (for information see www.radboudumc.nl/research ). He/ she serves as a link between the department’s mechanism-based and evidence-based research.

The professor combines the duties of the Clinical Pharmacology chair with an appointment at one of the clinical departments of Radboud University Medical Center.

The professor:

·  Is a clinical pharmacologist, preferably an observing medical specialist, who combines education and research together with patient care (max. 0.5 FTE);

·  Plays a leading role in clinical pharmacological research and education regarding the efficacy and safety of drugs and can relate to the departmental research fields and to one of the Radboud University Medical Center research themes;

·  Is capable of bridging the gap between mechanism-based and evidence-based clinical pharmacological research;

·  Stimulates developments to improve medication safety and the treatment of intoxications;

·  Ensures high-quality, lasting partnerships within and outside Radboud University Medical Center.

Profile

The ideal candidate:

-  Is a registered clinical pharmacologist and researcher with a PhD and a distinguished international reputation;

-  Satisfies the Radboud University Medical Center criteria of ‘principal investigator’, or can satisfy these criteria in the short-term (for information see www.radboudumc.nl/research );

-  Has experience and is demonstrably successful in independently initiating, setting up, and executing scientific research, and knows how to raise funds for research.

-  From a clear, substantive stance, the candidate offers developmental direction in the departmental research fields and develops strong partnerships both within the department and with relevant domestic or international networks;

-  Contributes to the safe and effective use of drugs in patient care;

-  Has experience in developing education, possesses good didactic skills, and is an inspiring lecturer;

-  Participates in the management team and, in this capacity, also takes responsibility for the whole range of the work field;

-  Upholds a work ethic of taking responsibility, offering space, fostering a culture of approachability and mutual trust, and making and upholding clear agreements.

Department

The chair is part of the department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, which also includes the Clinical Research Center Nijmegen (CRCN). The administration of drugs to patients forms the starting point of all core departmental activities. On the one hand, performance and effectiveness (pharmacology) are central, but so are the possible harmful effects (toxicology) of new and existing medicines. The department has five subdivisions which cover the entire spectrum from molecule to patient and even populations when it comes to the field of research and education.

Working at Radboud University Medical Center
Radboud University Medical Center aims to be at the forefront of the development of innovative, sustainable and affordable healthcare. Our mission is ‘to have a significant impact on healthcare’. We believe we can achieve that by providing excellent quality, participatory and personalized healthcare, operational excellence and by working together in sustainable networks. The starting point for this is the patients and their quality of life. Throughout all this, patient care, research and education go hand in hand.

To realize our mission, we are searching for colleagues who want to take on this challenge with us; employees who are proficient in their field and give it their all by pushing boundaries and providing ’that little bit more’. At Radboud University Medical Center, you gain the confidence and receive the responsibility to successfully make these changes. For the best patient care and the best future of healthcare.

Comments and contact information

Applicants will be required to participate in an assessment as part of the selection process.

For further information, please contact:

- Prof. Jan Smit, Chair, Appointment Advisory Committee, , tel. +31 (0)24- 3614763

- Ms Grietje Ploegmakers, Secretary, Appointment Advisory Committee, , tel. +31 (0)24-3092142