Assistant Professor

Job Title
Assistant Professor


Requisition Number
FE03809


Working Title
Assistant Professor Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research


Department Name
7H016:SPINAL CORD & BRAIN INJURY RES


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Type of Position
Faculty


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Tenure Track Status
Tenure Track


Required Education

PhD



Required Related Experience

Neurotrauma research



Required License/Registration/Certification

None



Job Summary

The Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Research Center at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a research title faculty position at the ASSISTANT professor level. Competitive start-up funds and appropriate space will be offered. As a part of the long-standing commitment of the University and the Commonwealth of Kentucky to translationally oriented traumatic brain and spinal cord injury research, SCoBIRC offers a wealth of resources for neurotrauma research. Competitive startup funding, salary support, and state-of-the-art facilities are available. Ph.D. and/or M.D and a track record of ongoing research in neuroscience and injury-related disciplines. Candidates must possess a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree.

The successful applicant will be expected to develop and maintain an extramurally-funded neurotrauma-focused research program, that complements and extends the current expertise within the Center. We are particularly interested in candidates whose research focuses on the interaction of spinal cord or brain injury.

Interested individuals should submit a

• Curriculum vita
• Statement of research interests (Specific Request 1)
• Names of three references (Specific Request 2)

Applications will be reviewed beginning November 20, 2023, and the search will remain open until the position is filled.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes


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