PhD

Greater than 5 years of independent research post PhD

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The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is a renowned location with prominent research programs and teaching. The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine supports the three missions of clinical care, research, and education. Research focuses on translational areas that integrate basic and clinical science. Educational activities include training of residents and fellows and leading courses for medical students.

The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine is currently seeking a faculty member at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor rank. The successful candidate will be appointed in the Department of Internal Medicine. We invite applications from scientists with Ph.D. degrees who will be expected to establish an independent, extramurally funded research program in an area relevant to pulmonary or critical care medicine and that complements existing activities within the division. Candidates will maintain an active research program with a focus on epidemiology of chronic respiratory diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), related chronic conditions, with possible extension to non-pulmonary conditions. The successful candidate will be expected to secure extramural funding, publish in peer-reviewed journals, mentor trainees and early-career researchers, and collaborate across clinical, public health, and research settings. Recruited faculty will be expected to establish an innovative, independent, and collaborative research program addressing significant and fundamental questions.

The University of Kentucky seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to excellence in the role of

Along with application please include 1. curriculum vitae; 2. cover letter; 3. statement of current and proposed research plan (two pages maximum attach as Specific Request 1); 4. a teaching statement (attach as Specific Request 2), as well as contact information for only three professional work references.

Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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.

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.

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.