Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity / M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

• Job Title: Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
• Requisition Number: FE04338
• Working Title: 7H667: PEDIATRICS - RESEARCH
• Work Location: Lexington, KY
• Type of Position: Faculty
• Position Time Status: Full Time
• Tenure Track Status: Non Tenure Track
• Required
  
  Education:
  
  PhD, MD/DO, or MD/DO & PhD degree
• Required Related
  
  Experience:
  
  At least three years of research experience with an established track record of independent research, first/last authored papers, extramural funding, and potential for growth as a supervisor and educator.
• Required License/Registration/Certification: PhD, MD/DO, or MD/DO & PhD degree

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics. The candidate should have an established track record in conducting independent research, publishing novel scientific findings, and obtaining extramural funding. The candidate will be responsible for reading the appropriate literature, writing manuscripts, submitting grant proposals, supervising technical staff and directing post-doctoral fellows. Participate in Departmental teaching activities, lecturing in areas of expertise, directing courses as appropriate, and developing new courses that may benefit the University.

Candidate will also expand academic accomplishments by publishing, presenting faculty member's research at national and international meetings, and obtaining extramural funding. The individual will be expected to maintain an extramurally funded independent research program. Mentor postdoctoral fellows, MD/PhD students, and graduate students, assisting these individuals to develop their research and teaching skills. Manage resources provided, regardless of the source, in compliance with University Governing and Administrative Regulations, Commonwealth Statutes, and other federal policies on the management of research.

Final date to receive applications:
Open Until Filled.

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

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