Design and conduct clinical trials and behavioral intervention studies

Leverage the clinical program as a platform for recruitment and intervention delivery

Disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publications and national presentations

Establish collaborations within KUMC and with external partners

Clinical & Program Leadership (25%)

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Kansas Weight Management Program
• Supervise clinical and program staff (e.g., coordinators, interventionists, dietitians)
• Implement and refine behavioral weight management interventions
• Contribute to program growth, expansion, and quality improvement
• Integrate clinical programming with research initiatives
• Collaborate with clinical partners to enhance patient care and outcomes

Education & Service (10%)

• Mentor graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and early-career investigators
• Participate in academic service, including committees and peer review
• Contribute to training and educational activities within the division

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: Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, or equivalent) in a relevant field (e.g., public health, exercise physiology, behavioral science, nutrition)

• This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.

Work Experience:

• Experience contributing to research studies, clinical trials, or intervention research
• Experience conducting or contributing to clinical or behavioral weight management interventions
• Evidence of scholarly productivity (e.g., publications, presentations)

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:
Experience or demonstrated trajectory to independent external funding, including:

• Current or prior fellowship (e.g., F32, T), career development award (e.g., K), or equivalent.
• Pending or planned federal grant submissions.

• Experience working within or alongside clinical weight management programs
• Experience of demonstrated potential to:

• Lead research teams.
• Supervise staff and manage program operations.
• Integrate research within clinical workflows.

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/Research-Assistant-Professor---Internal-Medicine--Physical-Activity-and-Weight-Management-_JR009457 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR009457.

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.

About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Center's mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.

Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination">http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination

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Design and conduct clinical trials and behavioral intervention studies

Leverage the clinical program as a platform for recruitment and intervention delivery

Disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publications and national presentations

Establish collaborations within KUMC and with external partners

Clinical & Program Leadership (25%)

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Kansas Weight Management Program
• Supervise clinical and program staff (e.g., coordinators, interventionists, dietitians)
• Implement and refine behavioral weight management interventions
• Contribute to program growth, expansion, and quality improvement
• Integrate clinical programming with research initiatives
• Collaborate with clinical partners to enhance patient care and outcomes

Education & Service (10%)

• Mentor graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and early-career investigators
• Participate in academic service, including committees and peer review
• Contribute to training and educational activities within the division

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: Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, or equivalent) in a relevant field (e.g., public health, exercise physiology, behavioral science, nutrition)

• This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.

Work Experience:

• Experience contributing to research studies, clinical trials, or intervention research
• Experience conducting or contributing to clinical or behavioral weight management interventions
• Evidence of scholarly productivity (e.g., publications, presentations)

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:
Experience or demonstrated trajectory to independent external funding, including:

• Current or prior fellowship (e.g., F32, T), career development award (e.g., K), or equivalent.
• Pending or planned federal grant submissions.

• Experience working within or alongside clinical weight management programs
• Experience of demonstrated potential to:

• Lead research teams.
• Supervise staff and manage program operations.
• Integrate research within clinical workflows.

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/Research-Assistant-Professor---Internal-Medicine--Physical-Activity-and-Weight-Management-_JR009457 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR009457.

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.

About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Center's mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.

Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination">http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination

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