Pulmonary Research Faculty
About The Department Of Internal Medicine
The Department of Internal Medicine is the largest in the College of Medicine and at the University of Kentucky with approximately 334 faculty, 157 staff, 214 residents and fellows, and 203 advanced practice providers. The department has 14 clinical divisions and 2 non-clinical divisions within its scope. The department of internal medicine is led by Dr. Darwin L. Conwell, MD, MS, FACG and departmental leaders including Vice Chairs, Associate Vice Chairs, and the Office of the Chair Administration team. Internal Medicine faculty secure over $35 million in grant funding annually to pursue cutting-edge research and discoveries, supporting projects in all internal medicine subspecialties. The department has published 287 peer-reviewed articles in the past year and maintains more than 50 active clinical trials and 240 active grants and contracts. The Department of Internal Medicine has 211 faculty who are actively involved in research activities and supervise biomedical learners, including PhD and master’s students, to gain in-depth experience in high-impact research labs.
Job Summary
The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine is currently seeking an academically focused researcher to join as an Assistant, Associate Professor or Professor. Faculty member will be expected to conduct innovative, rigorous, grant funded research and engage in scholarly activities (peer reviewed publications, presentations, etc.). Support the clinical research mission of the Division through various roles, including development and supervision of clinical protocols, accrual of patients to clinical trials, and participation in regulatory oversight programs for clinical research.
Required Education
- MD, PhD, MD/PhD or equivalent degree
Required Related Experience
- Research experience in Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
Application Materials
Please include Curriculum Vita along with application. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.