Assistant Professor - Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes and Clinical Pharmacology)

Department SOM KC Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Metabolism & Genetics Position Title Assistant Professor - Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes and Clinical Pharmacology) Job Description Summary The Assistant Professor within the Department of Internal Medicine: Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Clinical Pharmacology at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC) focuses on research programs in general areas of diabetes, obesity, pancreatic islet biology, and/or islet transplantation. The role conducts molecular investigations into islet biology, islet transplantation, or the molecular mechanisms underlying type 1 or type 2 diabetes and obesity. Research activities are intended to complement and enhance the existing expertise within both the Department and the broader KUMC research community. Job Duties Establish and maintain an externally funded, independent research program in areas such as diabetes, obesity, islet biology, or islet transplantation, with a focus on investigating molecular mechanisms of disease. Engage in multi-investigator research efforts and collaborate with faculty across departments and research centers to promote interdisciplinary research and translational applications. Participate in the training and education of graduate/doctoral students and post‑doctoral fellows in research settings and in formal and informal group education formats. Publish research in high‑quality peer‑reviewed journals and present in local, national, and international conferences. Serve on University committees that support research and teaching missions. Required Qualifications Education: PhD or MD degree or equivalent. Work Experience Postdoctoral training focused on diabetes research. Established record of scholarly productivity related to basic science (diabetes, obesity cell, molecular biology) and/or translational and clinical investigation. Evidence of externally funded research as demonstrated by application materials. Experience with teaching or mentoring students at all degree and post‑graduate levels. Preferred Qualifications Documented expertise in basic science (diabetes, obesity, molecular biology) and/or clinical studies as demonstrated by application materials. Experience contributing to interdisciplinary publications. Experience taking innovative approaches to study molecular mechanisms of either (i) islet biology, or (ii) islet transplantation, or (iii) molecular mechanisms of type 1 or type 2 diabetes and obesity. Required Documents Letter of interest addressed to the Faculty Search Committee. Curriculum Vitae. Brief statement of research plans (maximum 6 pages). Up to three recent publications (PDF format) that form the basis for future research. Additional documentation: If selected as a final candidate, may be required to complete the Association of American Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. Comprehensive Benefits Package Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer‑paid life insurance, long‑term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. For more information, visit Employee Type Regular Time Type Full time #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Kansas Medical Center