Research Faculty in Rheumatology & Immunology - Military Veterans

Department Name: 7H364:INTERNAL MEDICINE & DIVISIONS - RHEUMATO

Job Summary:

The College of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine is seeking a PhD Research Faculty member to be appointed at the Assistant, Associate or Professor level, Regular Title Series, Tenure-Track to the Division of Rheumatology with a joint appointment in Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics.

Selected candidate will be expected to conduct innovative, rigorous, grant funded research and engage in scholarly activities (peer reviewed publications, presentations, etc.). Faculty member also will contribute to undergraduate teaching and behaviorally oriented training of UK medical students and research training of UK graduate students and postdoctoral scholars associated with the Divisions of Rheumatology and Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics including mentorship programs, courses, workshops, and supervised research. Faculty members also are expected to engage in broader research and training initiatives across all 16 Colleges of the University of Kentucky, including Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Public Health, Pharmacy, Nursing, Communication and Information Sciences, Health Sciences, etc. These initiatives include grant consultation and review; a dynamic speaker series and other enriching events like our annual UK Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center Symposium.

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.

Please include Curriculum Vita along with application. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education:

PhD or equivalent degree

Required Related Experience:

Research experience in Rheumatology & Immunology

Required License/Registration/Certification :

None

University Community of Inclusion:

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. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.