Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Job Title Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Work Location Lexington, KY

Requisition NumberFE
04338 Department Name7H667:

PEDIATRICS - RESEARCH Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full‑Time Tenure Track Status Non‑Tenure Track Required Related Experience Shall have at least three years of research experience, an established track record of independent research as evidenced by first/last authored papers and/or extramural funding and evidence of potential for growth as a supervisor and educator. Required Education

PhD, MD/DO, or MD/DO & PhD degree Required License/Registration/Certification

PhD, MD/DO, or MD/DO & PhD degree Job Summary 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.

They will 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 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. Responsibilities

• Read appropriate literature, write manuscripts, and submit grant proposals
• Supervise technical staff and direct post‑doctoral fellows
• Participate in departmental teaching, lecture in areas of expertise, and direct courses as appropriate
• Develop new courses that may benefit the University
• Publish and present research at national and international meetings
• Obtain and maintain extramurally funded independent research program
• Mentor postdoctoral fellows, MD/PhD students, and graduate students in research and teaching skill development
• Manage resources in compliance with University and federal regulations

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of research experience
• Established track record of independent research (first/last authored papers and/or extramural funding)
• Evidence of potential for growth as a supervisor and educator
• PhD, MD/DO, or MD/DO & PhD degree required

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