Assistant or Associate Professor in Research, Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center

Job Title
Assistant or Associate Professor in Research, Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center


Requisition Number
FE04012


Working Title

Department Name
7H045: Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Type of Position
Faculty


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track


Required Education

PhD, MD or equivalent



Required Related Experience

Relevant



Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A



Job Summary

The Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center at the University of Kentucky is seeking faculty candidates at the tenure-eligible or tenured ranks. Candidates should have an extramurally funded research program, or for early career candidates, high promise of securing extramural funding. The search is geared towards investigators with basic and/or translational research interests broadly related to diabetes and obesity, including complications such as cardiovascular disease, dysregulation of central and peripheral neurometabolism, liver disease, inflammation and metabolic dysregulation in cancer. This recruiting initiative aligns with the campus-wide focus of the Office of the Vice President for Research on health disparities and the Healthy Kentucky initiative.

Along with your application, please include a current CV, cover letter and research statement (attached under Specific Request 1) when submitting your application.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

N/A



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

PhD, MD or equivalent



Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes


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