Assistant/Associate Professor of Human Physiology
About The Position
The Department of Human Physiology at the University of Oregon invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to begin fall 2025. The goal of this position is to enhance department expertise related to exercise physiology, human performance, and athletic medicine in areas related to metabolism and nutrition. The ideal candidate will address complex problems related to human physiology asking innovative and applied questions using human participants that will provide generalizable benefits for people across ages, abilities, and health. They will contribute to transdisciplinary collaboration in education and research efforts at the UO related to sport, wellness, and human performance. Desirable areas of expertise include: female athlete nutrition and metabolism; metabolism and nutrition in sport and performance; sex differences and training optimization with nutritional interventions; nutrition interventions to optimize wellness; precision nutrition; integrative and functional nutrition and metabolism; nutritional strategies for menopausal transitions; nutrition across the lifespan. The position includes a competitive start-up package, research-appropriate laboratory space, and a collaborative research environment. Additionally, excellent benefits and a safe, friendly, and inclusive work environment make the University of Oregon an outstanding location to live and work. Candidates will contribute to teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels and will support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment.
Requirements
- For Assistant Professor Rank: PhD in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Nutrition, Human Performance, Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, Physiology, or related field
- For Assistant Professor Rank: 2 years postdoctoral research experience
- For Assistant Professor Rank: Research experience related to metabolism or nutrition in human participants.
- For Associate Professor rank: All of the above plus 6 years of research experience in a tenure track position or equivalent independent position.
Nice To Haves
- Promising publication record
- Experience with grant writing
- Experience with university-level teaching
Responsibilities
- Contribute to teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels
- Support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment
Benefits
- Excellent benefits
- Safe, friendly, and inclusive work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
