Job description
Requisition Number: FE03555
Working Title
Endocrinology Research Faculty
Department Name: 7H357:INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS – ENDOCRIN
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Type of Position: Faculty
Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track
Required Education: MD, PhD, MD/PhD or equivalent degree
Required Related Experience: Research experience in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Job Summary
Faculty member will be expected to conduct innovative, rigorous, grant funded research and engage in scholarly activities (peer reviewed publications, presentations, etc.). Faculty member also will contribute to undergraduate teaching and training of UK medical students and research training of UK graduate students and postdoctoral scholars associated with the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, including mentorship programs, courses, workshops, and supervised research. Faculty member also are expected to engage in broader research and training initiatives across all 16 Colleges of the University of Kentucky, including Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Public Health, Pharmacy, Nursing, Communication and Information Sciences, Health Sciences, etc. These initiatives include grant consultation and review; a dynamic speaker series and other enriching events like our annual UK Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center Symposium.
Support the clinical research mission of the Division through various roles, including development and supervision of clinical protocols, accrual of patients to clinical trials, and participation in regulatory oversight programs for clinical research.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?: No
Open Until Filled
Yes
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place 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.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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.
University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from minorities and women.
How to apply
Please include Curriculum Vita along with application. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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