Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Physiology

Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. degree

While there is a preference for candidates with research interests in pulmonary, renal, or reproductive physiology this is not required for an applicant to be considered.

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The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is a renowned academic institution with prominent clinical and research programs spanning the spectrum of human development and disease including aging, cancer biology, cardiovascular, diabetes, neuroscience, public health, and others. The Department of Physiology is a highly productive and collegial environment with faculty and trainees actively engaged in research in each of these areas. Our prominent and collaborative investigators are making major advances in biomedical research and leading training programs that prepare scientists and physician scientists for successful careers in academia, industry, and government.

The Department of Physiology is currently seeking to recruit a faculty member for a full-time, tenure-track appointment (12 month) at any rank to contribute to our missions in research, teaching and academic service. We invite applications from scientists with Ph.D. and/or M.D degrees to establish an independent, extramurally-funded research program addressing significant and fundamental questions in their respective field. While there is a preference for candidates with research interests in pulmonary, renal, or reproductive physiology this is not required for an applicant to be considered.

The Department of Physiology is housed in modern research facilities with convenient access to core facilities equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation. Competitive start-up funds, independent research space, and professional development will be provided.

Founded in 1865 as a land-grant institution adjacent to downtown Lexington, UK is nestled in the scenic heart of the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. Lexington is regularly ranked among the best places to live by leading publications including US News & World Report. Lexington is an ideal location to experience the work-life integration that the University strives to provide its employees. See for yourself what makes UK one great place to work. Additional information about the Saha CVRC, UK and Lexington can be found on these websites: https://medicine.uky.edu/centers/cvrc, https://www.uky.edu/, https://www.lexingtonky.gov/, https://medicine.uky.edu/visit-college-medicine.

Applicants should send the following: 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) research statement (three pages maximum), and 4) teaching and mentoring statement (2 page maximum) to Gregory.Graf@uky.edu.

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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.