What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant or Associate Professor in Research, Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center position at University of Kentucky Health System (Uk Health)?
Posting Details
Posting Details
| 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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