Research Assistant Professor

University of Kentucky Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status. Posting Details Job Title: Research Assistant Professor Requisition Number: FE04961 Working Title: Department Name: 8H007:Biomedical Engineering Work Location: Lexington, KY Type of Position: Faculty Position Time Status: Full-Time Tenure Track Status: Non-Tenure Track Required Education: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related field. Required Related Experience: PhD + 3 years experience Required License/Registration/Certification: None Job Summary: The successful candidate will contribute to an active research program in biomedical engineering, with emphasis on nanomedicine, genome editing, and cancer immunotherapy. Primary responsibilities will include planning and designing experiments, generating and analyzing complex experimental data, preparing manuscripts, and contributing to research grant applications. Additional responsibilities will include mentoring and training graduate students in experimental design, operation of specialized scientific equipment, data analysis, and scientific writing. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related field. Candidates with strong experience in nanomedicine, genome editing, cancer immunotherapy, biomaterials, drug/gene delivery, correlated areas are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants should also have strong written and oral communication skills, a record of research productivity, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. This posting will remain open until filled. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: Cancer immunology; and Gene Editing. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?: No Preferred Education/Experience: Candidates with strong experience in nanomedicine, genome editing, cancer immunotherapy, biomaterials, drug/gene delivery, or related areas are especially encouraged to apply. Deadline to Apply: Open Until Filled: Yes Our University Community: 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 or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking. 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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