Researcher in Diabetes and Obesity at the Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center jobs in United States
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University of Kentucky · 2 months ago

Researcher in Diabetes and Obesity at the Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center

positionGreater Lexington Area
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level

The University of Kentucky is seeking a faculty candidate for the Barnstable Brown Diabetes and Obesity Center, targeting individuals with a strong research background in diabetes and obesity. The role involves developing an extramurally funded research program, with a focus on health disparities and multidisciplinary collaboration.

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Qualification

Extramurally funded researchPublicationsGrant fundingBasic researchTranslational researchClinical researchMentorshipPhDMD

Required

PhD, MD or equivalent
Relevant experience
Successful postgraduate experience
History of sustained productivity as evidenced by publications, grant funding, and mentorship
Ability to secure extramural funding or high promise of securing extramural funding

Preferred

PhD, MD or equivalent

Benefits

The university generously contributes to employees’ retirement plans
Medical coverage
Life insurance
Optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance
Additional retirement plans and much more

Company

University of Kentucky

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The University of Kentucky is a public, research-extensive, land grant university dedicated to improving people's lives through excellence in teaching, research, health care, cultural enrichment, and economic development for over 150 years.
dateFounded in 1983
location
Lexington, Kentucky, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/markey-cancer-center

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.36M
2022-12-07Grant· $0.36M

Leadership Team

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Angela Martin
VP Financial Planning and Chief Budget Officer
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Gary Johnson
Chief Innovation Officer & Vice President of Pharmacy Services
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