University of Kansas Medical Center · 6 hours ago
Research Assistant Professor - Internal Medicine (Geriatrics)
Kansas City Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelThe University of Kansas Medical Center is seeking a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Geriatrics. The role involves pursuing basic, translational, and clinical research in geriatrics and geroscience, focusing on optimizing health span in older adults and investigating mechanisms of aging in a collaborative research environment.
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Responsibilities
Contribute to research on optimizing health span in older adults and exploring the fundamental mechanisms of aging
Conduct research using animal models, including behavioral assessments, to investigate acute and chronic pain particularly in aging utilizing molecular biology, biochemistry, and epigenetic techniques
Contribute to training and directing activities of research assistants, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows
Review manuscripts for journals
Participate in departmental and institutional committees
Qualification
Required
PhD degree or equivalent
Established record of scholarly productivity related to basic science (cell, molecular biology, or genetics) and/or clinical investigation as demonstrated by application materials
Evidence of or potential for externally funded research as demonstrated by application materials
Experience with teaching or mentoring students at all degree and post-graduate levels
Interdisciplinary publication experience as demonstrated by application materials
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Preferred
Communication
Collaboration
Leadership
Interpersonal skills
Laboratory skills
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Health expense accounts with generous employer contributions
Employer-paid life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Various additional voluntary insurance plans
Paid time off, including vacation and sick
Ten paid holidays
One paid discretionary day
Paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave
Retirement program with a generous employer contribution
Additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b)
Company
University of Kansas Medical Center
The University of Kansas Medical Center strives to educate exceptional health care professionals.
Founded in 1906
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$27MKey Investors
Kauffman FoundationNCATS
2024-11-11Grant
2022-09-21Grant· $27M
Leadership Team
Sean Roberts
Chief Technology Officer
Chris Harper
Chief Information Officer
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