Researcher in Diabetes and Obesity Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center

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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 faculty candidate at the tenure‑eligible or tenured ranks. Candidates should have an extramurally funded research program, or for early‑career applicants, a high promise of securing extramural funding. The search targets investigators with basic, translational, or clinical research interests broadly related to diabetes and/or obesity.

The role is established within a multidisciplinary setting that addresses health disparities and supports robust research and training infrastructure.

• Conduct innovative research in diabetes and obesity, including basic, translational, or clinical studies.
• Develop and submit extramural grant proposals to secure research funding.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners and mentor graduate students and trainees.
• Publish findings in peer‑reviewed journals and present at conferences.
• Contribute to the academic community through teaching, service, and leadership roles.

• PhD, MD, or equivalent degree.
• Dual‑oriented research program in diabetes and/or obesity.
• Evidence of sustained productivity (publications, grant funding, mentorship).
• Experience with extramural funding or demonstrable potential to acquire such funding.
• Tenure track status; candidate must be eligible for tenure or possess a tenure‑eligible rank.

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

All applications will be considered until positions are filled. The selection process may include a pre‑employment drug screen and a national background check as required by University of Kentucky Human Resources.

Successful candidates will receive a highly competitive startup package. Additional benefits include retirement plans, medical coverage, life insurance, and optional dental and vision insurance. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-benefits
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The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity employer. The University follows both the federal and state constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.