Tenure Track Assistant Professor in Integrative Physiology

The Department of Integrative Physiology at CU Boulder invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor. The department welcomes applications from individuals committed to interdisciplinary research who have specific expertise in the metabolism-endocrinology of integrative human physiology.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The faculty roster for the Department of Integrative Physiology includes 21 tenured and tenure-eligible faculty members and 12 instructor-rank faculty members. The department offers B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Integrative Physiology. Please visit our website https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for more details on the department and the university. Research in the Department encompasses the entire discipline of physiology, ranging from the genetics of behavioral traits to the assessment of human performance and population health.

• Establish a program of research that is supported by awards from extramural agencies.
• Contribute to the teaching mission of the undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Teach one Integrative Physiology undergraduate course plus one graduate course in the candidate’s area of expertise per year.
• Provide teaching and mentoring for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as postdoctoral fellows.
• Perform service for the department, university, and profession.
• Contribute to an inclusive and collaborative academic environment.

The start date for this position is expected to be August 2027.

• The salary range for this position is $95,000-$110,000 (9-month salary).
• Candidates may expect a starting salary within the posted range depending upon accomplishments (including publication record and external funding) and years of experience.
• An appropriate start-up package, moving expenses, and a one-time recruitment incentive are negotiable subject to department guidelines.

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• Completed Ph.D. in integrative physiology or closely related field.
• Expertise in integrative physiology with specialization in human metabolism-endocrinology.
• Three or more years of postdoctoral research training.
• Research publications in top tier, peer-reviewed journals.

• Prior experience obtaining extramural grant support.
• Teaching experience (can be gained during graduate studies).
• Conducting research that focuses on the integrative metabolic-endocrine physiology of health and/or disease in humans and has the potential for interdisciplinary collaborations.

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