Research Assistant Professor

Overview 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. Responsibilities The role is faculty at the tenure-eligible or tenured ranks with expectation to establish and maintain an extramurally funded research program in areas related to diabetes and obesity and their complications, and contribute to the scholarly and service mission of the center and department. Qualifications Required Education : PhD, MD or equivalent Required Related Experience : Relevant Required License/Registration/Certification : N/A Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? : No Preferred Education/Experience : PhD, MD or equivalent Application Materials Current CV Cover letter Research statement (attached under Specific Request 1) Details Department : 7H045: Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center Work Location : Lexington, KY Type of Position : Faculty Position Time Status : Full-Time Tenure Track Status : Tenure Track Deadline to Apply : Open Until Filled 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. 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. Open to qualified applicants for the tenure-eligible or tenured track positions. #J-18808-Ljbffr