"Assistant Professor - Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine) - JR009260"

Assistant Professor - Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)

Department:
SOM KC Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine
Geriatric Medicine

Position Title:
Assistant Professor - Internal Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)

Job Family Group:
Academic

Job Description Summary:
The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatrics at the University of Kansas Medical Center invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position. The role will develop an independent geroscience research program focused on fundamental mechanisms of aging and healthspan, including epigenetics and processes such as cellular senescence, with the goal of advancing therapeutic discovery. This position offers rich opportunities for collaboration within a vibrant, multidisciplinary research community.

Job Description:

Job Duties

• Develop and sustain a basic/translational geroscience research program focused on the mechanisms underlying aging, epigenetics, mitochondria, metabolism, inflammaging, cell death and senescence, chronic pain, healthspan, and functional capacity (both physical and cognitive).
• Collaborate as part of multi-investigator research initiatives.
• Seek and secure extramural funding from federal and non-federal sources to support research activities.
• Publish research in high-quality peer-reviewed journals and present in local, national, and international conferences.
• Participate in institutional committees supporting the research and teaching missions of the University.
• Actively engage in interdisciplinary collaborations that advance the Department's translational research goals.
• Contribute to the training and education of graduate/doctoral students and post-doctoral fellows in research settings and in formal and informal group education formats.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Education: MD or PhD degree

This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.

Work Experience:

• Established record of scholarly productivity in basic, translational, or clinical geroscience research, particularly in areas such as epigenetics, mitochondrial function, metabolism, inflammaging, cell death, cellular senescence, chronic pain, nutrition, and functional capacity (both physical and cognitive).
• Evidence of externally funded research.
• Experience teaching or mentoring students at all degree and post-graduate levels.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:

• Expertise in age-related basic and/or translational research, with a focus on underlying physiology and/or mechanisms including (though not limited to) epigenetics, cellular senescence, metabolism, inflammation, or mitochondrial function as evidenced by application materials.
• Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration and publication.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Assistant-Professor---Internal-Medicine--Geriatric-Medicine-_JR009260 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR009260.

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.