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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 at the University of Kentucky. The Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center seeks faculty candidates at the tenure-eligible or tenured ranks with an extramurally funded research program or strong potential to secure extramural funding. The search targets basic and/or translational research related to diabetes and obesity, including complications such as cardiovascular disease, neurometabolic dysregulation, liver disease, inflammation and metabolic dysregulation in cancer. This recruiting initiative aligns with the campus-wide focus on health disparities and the Healthy Kentucky initiative. Requisition Number: FE04012 • Department: 7H045: Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center • Work Location: Lexington, KY • Type of Position: Faculty • Position Time Status: Full-Time • Tenure Track Status: Tenure Track Responsibilities

The applicant should have, with the application, a current CV, cover letter, and research statement (attached under Specific Request 1). Develop and maintain an extramurally funded research program (for early career candidates, strong potential to secure extramural funding). Conduct basic and/or translational research related to diabetes and obesity and contribute to related areas within the Center and the University. Qualifications

Required Education: PhD, MD or equivalent Required Related Experience: Relevant Required License/Registration/Certification: N/A Preferred Education/Experience: PhD, MD or equivalent Open Until Filled: Yes Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No University Environment

We value the well-being of each employee and are dedicated to a healthy place to work, learn and live. The University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus and adheres to nondiscrimination laws. 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, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or socioeconomic status. Pre-employment screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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