"Research Faculty"

Job Title:

Research Faculty

Requisition Number:

FE04303

Department Name:

7H950:REHABILITATION MEDICINE

Work Location:

Lexington, KY

Type of Position:

Faculty

Position Time Status :

Full-Time

Tenure Track Status:

Tenure Track

Required Education:

PhD

Required Related Experience:

None

Required License/Registration/Certification:

PhD

Job Summary:

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the University of Kentucky (UK) are currently accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-eligible research faculty member at rank determined by qualifications. Extramural funding is not required. Competitive start-up funds and appropriate space will be offered.

The successful applicant is expected to develop and sustain a research program with external funding applicable to PM&R. This program should both complement and enhance the existing expertise within the University of Kentucky found in its numerous colleges-College of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, College of Engineering, and centers including the Center for Advanced Translational Stroke Science (CATSS), Markey Cancer Center, Graduate Center for Biomedical Engineering, Spinal Cord & Brain Injury Research Center, and the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS). Given the broad research expertise at UK, opportunities within multiple areas of focus exist including spinal cord, traumatic brain injury, stroke, other neurorehabilitation, cancer, physical activity and cognitive therapies, musculoskeletal, technology and devices. Candidates whose research augments the departments relationships with the above colleges and centers involving clinical translational research are of particular interest.

Questions should be directed to:

Susan McDowell, MD

Janet Galloway Carter Endowed Chairperson

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

University of Kentucky

susan.mcdowell@uky.edu

To apply, please include a CV and cover letter along with application.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Upon offer of employment, successful applicants must undergo a national background check and pre-employment drug screen as required by University of Kentucky Human Resources.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:

The ideal candidate will have doctoral-level research experience with spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury or stroke research. Both basic science and clinical research experience are desired. Awareness and understanding of patient populations being served (through advocacy experience, clinical interactions, etc.) are desired.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

No

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Our University Community:

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.