Researcher - Translational Neuroscientist

Job Title
Researcher - Translational Neuroscientist


Requisition Number
FE04698


Working Title

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 Sanders-Brown Center on Aging (https://medicine.uky.edu/centers/sbcoa) at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking outstanding PhD, MD, or MD/PhD scientists to fill a regular title series, tenure-track, open-rank, full-time faculty position in the area of translational neuroscience. We are especially interested in collaborative investigators with translational research programs applicable to age-related neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.



Potential areas of interest include, but are not restricted to:

• Cerebrovascular small vessel disease, VCID, blood-brain barrier
• Neuroinflammation, neuroimmunology, metabolism
• Biomarkers (e.g., neuroimaging, fluids, digital)
• Human translational models (e.g., iPSC, organoids, microfluidics)
• Bioinformatics, ‘omics, big data, molecular genomics/CRISPR/epigenomics
• Behavioral science, biobehavioral, psychosocial, translational, implementation science, community-engaged research

The position is in the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, an established center of excellence where independent basic/translational and clinical scientists work in a highly collaborative environment. The Center on Aging includes the NIA-funded University of Kentucky Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center that provides outstanding resources that can support innovative research (e.g. longitudinally followed clinical cohorts, imaging, biomarkers, genetics, biospecimens, and statistical support). Successful candidates will have a track record of innovation and productivity, and a desire to integrate into our community of collaborative biomedical researchers. Candidates will be expected to build and maintain a high quality, extramurally funded research program, contribute to our educational mission, and provide service to the University and academic community at a level commensurate with his/her career stage.


Along with application, applicants must include the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum Vita
• Statement describing current & future research plans, teaching and service (Specific Request 1).
• Names and contact information for three references.

Applications will be reviewed as received. This position will remain open until filled.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Cerebrovascular small vessel disease, VCID, blood-brain barrier, Neuroinflammation, neuroimmunology, metabolism, Biomarkers (e.g., neuroimaging, fluids, digital), Human translational models (e.g., iPSC, organoids, microfluidics), Bioinformatics, ‘omics, big data, molecular genomics/CRISPR/epigenomics, Behavioral science, biobehavioral, psychosocial, translational, implementation science, community-engaged research



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


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