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Assistant or Associate Professor in Research, Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center

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Assistant or Associate Professor in Research, Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center Job Title: Assistant or Associate Professor in Research, Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center Department Name: 7H045: Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center Work Location: Lexington, KY Type of Position: Faculty Position Time Status: Full-Time Qualifications

Required Education PhD, MD or equivalent Required Related Experience Relevant Required License/Registration/Certification N/A Preferred Education/Experience PhD, MD or equivalent Job Summary

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

Note: The original description emphasizes establishing and sustaining an extramurally funded research program at tenure-eligible or tenured ranks and alignment with diabetes/obesity research interests. Specific day-to-day duties are not enumerated in the provided text beyond the expectation of a funded program and successful grant activity. Application Instructions

Open Until Filled: Yes Facilities / University Context

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. The University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows federal and state Constitutions, applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination, and provides equal opportunities in all aspects of institutional operations. It 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. Pre-employment screenings (including national background checks and/or drug screens) may be required as a condition of employment. Note: The original description contains a truncated line about building maintenance that is not relevant to this role and has been omitted to maintain focus on the job responsibilities and qualifications. Note

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

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