Researcher in Diabetes and Obesity Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center

Researcher in Diabetes and Obesity at the Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center

The Barnstable Brown Diabetes and Obesity Center at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking an Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Research. Candidates should have an extramurally funded research program, or for early‑career candidates, a high promise of securing extramural funding. The search is geared towards investigators with basic, translational or clinical research interests broadly related to diabetes and/or obesity.

Successful candidates will be offered a highly competitive start‑up package.

The search aligns with the campus‑wide focus of the Office of the Vice President for Research on health disparities and the Healthy Kentucky initiative, which brings together multidisciplinary groups of experts to solve the most pressing healthcare problems in our region and beyond.

More information on the center can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./research
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• PhD, MD, or equivalent degree and a successful postgraduate experience
• History of sustained productivity: publications, grant funding, and mentorship (for senior applicants)
• Relevant experience in diabetes and/or obesity research
• No licensing or registration requirements for this position
• Preferred education/experience:
  PhD, MD, or equivalent

Applicants should submit the following through the University of Kentucky online employment application system at /:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Brief description of research interests related to diabetes/obesity
• Copies of 2–3 major publications
• Contact information for three references

Review of applications will begin in the fall and continue until the positions are filled. If offered employment, the applicant must pass a pre‑employment drug screen and undergo a national background check, as required by University of Kentucky Human Resources.

Located in Lexington, KY, the University of Kentucky campus is home to more than 31,000 students, over 2,500 faculty members, and nearly 14,000 staff members. It is one of only eight universities in the country with a major academic health center and a full spectrum of academic colleges and professional schools on one contiguous campus. The university offers a robust retirement plan, medical coverage, life insurance, and optional dental and vision insurance.

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We value the well‑being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn, and live. The University of Kentucky follows all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination and provides equal opportunities to qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings, including a national background check and/or drug screen.