Assistant Professor of Physiology at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. degree

Post-doctoral experience in addition to current expertise in physiological concepts

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Founded in 1865 as a land-grant institution adjacent to downtown Lexington, the University of Kentucky is nestled in the scenic heart of the Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. Recently ranked as one of the safest, most creative, and the brainiest cities in the nation, Lexington is an ideal location to experience the work-life integration that the University strives to provide its employees. See for yourself what makes UK one great place to work.

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant Professor, research track, in the Department of Physiology. This research track position will focus on Neuroscience Research.

The Department of Physiology is highly ranked in the Blue Ridge Institute metrics and is a multidisciplinary unit of highly productive faculty. The faculty have substantial extramural funds to support their research and are engaged in significant teaching efforts for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students.

Our research is enhanced by a highly collaborative environment with multiple Colleges. UK is one of only a handful of academic medical centers in the nation that have all health profession schools on one campus: Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health and Health Sciences. In addition, the department is well positioned to undergo substantial thematic growth under new leadership.

The University of Kentucky is located in the heart of the Bluegrass Region, one of the top ranked areas in the country for quality of life. Additional information regarding the Department and the University are found at http://www.uky.edu. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Applicants should include the following:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum vitae

Additional Department information is available here: https://physiology.med.uky.edu/

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