Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences
Company: University of Kentucky
Location: Lexington
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Posting Details
Posting Details Job Title Assistant, Associate, or Professor in
Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences
Requisition Number FE02114
Working Title
Department Name 7H700:Molecular & Biomedical Pharmacology
Work Location Lexington, KY
Type of Position Faculty
Position Time Status Full-Time
Tenure Track Status Tenure Track
Required Education PhD, MD or equivalent degree
Required Related Experience A successful postdoctoral experience,
and for more senior applicants, a history of sustained productivity
as evidenced by publications, grant funding, and mentorship
Required License/Registration/Certification N/A
Job Summary The Department of Pharmacology and Nutritional Sciences
is seeking faculty candidates at the tenure-eligible or tenured
ranks. Preferred candidates should have an extramurally funded
research program, or for junior candidates, high promise of
securing extramural funding, on basic and/or translational research
in diabetes/obesity or related comorbid conditions. This research
expansion aligns with our campus-wide focus on health disparities
and our newly consolidated Healthy Kentucky Research Group
structured to bring diverse groups of experts together to solve the
most pressing healthcare problems in our region and beyond.Areas of
strength in the department, the broader research group and centers
include basic, translational, and clinical research on mechanisms
of diabetes/obesity and associated diseases including
cardiovascular and fatty liver diseases, cancers and
dementias/aging. Candidates should have a PhD, MD or equivalent
degree, a successful postdoctoral experience, and for more senior
applicants, a history of sustained productivity as evidenced by
publications, grant funding, and mentorship. Successful candidates
will be offered highly competitive start-up packages. Please note
that faculty are expected to participate in the department's
academic programs. More information on the department can be found
at https://pharmns.med.uky.edu/The University of Kentucky has
state-of-the-art research facilities and the department is
top-ranked among public and private universities. UK has also been
recognized by Forbes and The Chronicle of Higher Education as a
"Best Employer" in several categories.Applicants should submit a
cover letter, CV, brief description of research interests (upload
under Specific Request 1), copies of 2-3 major publications (upload
under Specific Request 2) and contact information for 3 references
when prompted in the application. Review of applications will begin
November 15, 2019, and continue until the position is filled.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes
Preferred Education/Experience Preferred candidates should have an
extramurally funded research program, or for junior candidates,
high promise of securing extramural funding, on basic and/or
translational research in diabetes/obesity or related comorbid
conditions
Deadline to Apply
Open Until Filled Yes
University Community of Inclusion The University of Kentucky is
committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our
students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and
acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all
backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and
welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and
are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live.
In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for
our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of
Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.As an Equal Opportunity
Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with
disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment
opportunities.Any candidate offered a position may be required to
pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of
Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national
background check and/or drug screen.
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