What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant, Associate or Professor-regular title series position at University of Kentucky Health System (Uk Health)?
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Assistant, Associate or Professor-regular title series |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | FE03891 |
| Working Title | Translational Neuroscience/ Vascular Cognitive Impairment |
| Department Name | 7H030:SANDERS-BROWN CTR ON AGING |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Type of Position | Faculty |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Tenure Track Status | Tenure Track |
| Required Education | PhD, MD/DO, MD/PhD or equivalent degree |
| Required Related Experience | Post-doctoral experience |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | n/a |
| Job Summary | The University of Kentucky invites applications for a full-time tenure-track open-rank faculty position in the area of translational neuroscience/ vascular cognitive impairment. We seek a collaborative neuroscientist with expertise in vascular contributions to cognitive impairment and dementia and who focuses on development of novel biomarkers and therapeutic approaches for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Research interests on fundamental mechanisms of cerebrovascular small vessel disease in animal models of neurodegenerative disorders, development and use of fluid biomarkers to measure neurodegenerative disease progression, target engagement, analytic stratification, and/or biological responses to a therapeutic intervention would fit particularly well into our research team. Along with application. applicants must include the following documents:
Applications will be reviewed as received. This position will remain open until fille |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Fluid biomarkers, neuropathology, animal models, microvascular contributions to dementia/ record of scholarly activity/ communication skills/ technical expertise/ record of collaboration. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | Yes |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Candidates ideally will have external funding to support their research program |
| Deadline to Apply | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| Our University Community | 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. |
