Tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Physiology

Tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Physiology

University of Tennessee Health Science Center

The Department of Physiology at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) () invites applications and nominations from talented individuals to fill a Tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor position to complement and extend departmental and campus-wide research in the broad areas of cardiovascular and renal physiology and diseases. The Department of Physiology at UTHSC was recently ranked ten out of all Physiology Departments in North America for total federal research funding. The Department faculty conduct diverse, innovative research towards understanding of the fundamental mechanisms of physiology and translational research employing multidisciplinary approaches to uncovering new biological principles impacting human diseases.

We are particularly interested in candidates with active nationally-funded research programs to complement existing departmental strengths in cardiovascular and renal diseases, diabetes, ion channel physiology, signal transduction, mitochondrial biology, injury and repair. The primary duties of this position are to maintain a vigorous, creative, nationally funded research program, supervise graduate students, and teach physiology to medical and dental students

This position comes with a competitive start-up package, supportive environment, modern laboratory space, and access to state-of-the-art core facilities at the UTHSC. Outstanding opportunities to develop collaborative research programs are available in the Department of Physiology in partnership with diverse clinical resources on the UTHSC campus, as well as with local and statewide hospitals.

The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must have a Ph.D., M.D, or equivalent degree, at least 4-5 years research experience in a physiology-relevant field, and an excellent publication record. Preference will be given to applicants who have federally-funded research programs and demonstrate strong potential for securing future national funding.

Applicants should specify the position they are applying for (Assistant or Associate Professor) in the Cover letter

Applicants should submit the following documents online via the UTHSC DASH system ():

1) Cover letter of interest; 2) Complete curriculum vitae; 3) Summary of research accomplishments and future research goals; and 4) Names and contact information of three references. Please also send the above application materials in a single PDF file to Candic Moore (View email address on us.fitly.work). Direct any questions to search committee chair, Dr. Ioannis Dragatsis (View email address on us.fitly.work).

Consideration of applications will continue until the position is filled.