Researcher - Translational Neuroscientist
About The Position
The Sanders-Brown Center on Aging (https://medicine.uky.edu/centers/sbcoa) at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking outstanding PhD, MD, or MD/PhD scientists to fill a regular title series, tenure-track, open-rank, full-time faculty position in the area of translational neuroscience. We are especially interested in collaborative investigators with translational research programs applicable to age-related neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Potential areas of interest include, but are not restricted to: Cerebrovascular small vessel disease, VCID, blood-brain barrier Neuroinflammation, neuroimmunology, metabolism Biomarkers (e.g., neuroimaging, fluids, digital) Human translational models (e.g., iPSC, organoids, microfluidics) Bioinformatics, 'omics, big data, molecular genomics/CRISPR/epigenomics Behavioral science, biobehavioral, psychosocial, translational, implementation science, community-engaged research The position is in the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, an established center of excellence where independent basic/translational and clinical scientists work in a highly collaborative environment. The Center on Aging includes the NIA-funded University of Kentucky Alzheimer's Disease Research Center that provides outstanding resources that can support innovative research (e.g. longitudinally followed clinical cohorts, imaging, biomarkers, genetics, biospecimens, and statistical support). Successful candidates will have a track record of innovation and productivity, and a desire to integrate into our community of collaborative biomedical researchers. Candidates will be expected to build and maintain a high quality, extramurally funded research program, contribute to our educational mission, and provide service to the University and academic community at a level commensurate with his/her career stage. Along with application, applicants must include the following documents: Cover letter Curriculum Vita Statement describing current & future research plans, teaching and service (Specific Request 1). Names and contact information for three references. Applications will be reviewed as received. This position will remain open until filled.
Requirements
- PhD, MD, or MD/PhD
- Track record of innovation and productivity
- Desire to integrate into our community of collaborative biomedical researchers
Nice To Haves
- External funding to support their research program
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain a high quality, extramurally funded research program
- Contribute to our educational mission
- Provide service to the University and academic community at a level commensurate with his/her career stage
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
