Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Physiology

About the role

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine seeks to recruit a faculty member for a full-time, tenure-track appointment (12 month) at any rank to contribute to our missions in research, teaching and academic service.

Responsibilities

• Establish an independent, extramurally-funded research program addressing significant and fundamental questions in their respective field.
• Collaborate with other faculty members in the Department of Physiology and across the College of Medicine.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in physiology.
• Participate in departmental, college, and university committees and activities.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of educational initiatives.

Requirements

• A Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. degree.
• Research interests in pulmonary, renal, or reproductive physiology are preferred but not required.
• Experience in teaching and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Ability to conduct independent research.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Experience in grant writing and securing funding.

Benefits

Competitive start-up funds, independent research space, and professional development will be provided.

Pay

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a full-time, tenured track position.

Contact Information

To apply, please send the following to Gregory.Graf@uky.edu:

• cover letter
• curriculum vitae
• research statement (three pages maximum)
• teaching and mentoring statement (two pages maximum)