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Job Title Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Translational Neuroscience Requisition Number FE04213 Working Title Department Name 7H100:Department of Neuroscience 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 none Job Summary The University of Kentucky College of Medicine Department of Neuroscience is seeking an outstanding PhD, MD, or MD/PhD candidate to fill a tenure-track, full-time faculty position in the area of translational neuroscience. The position is within the Regular Titles Series at the assistant/associate/full professor level. We are especially interested in collaborative, translational neuroscientists with expertise in cutting-edge neuroimaging methods and their application to the development of novel biomarkers of neurodegenerative diseases. The candidate should also have a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring students. The primary responsibilities will research, teaching, mentoring and service to the Department and College.

Interested individuals should send a curriculum vitae, three references, examples of journal papers (Writing Sample) and statement of research interests (Specific Request 1). If offered this position, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and undergo a pre-employment national background check as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources.

The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes Preferred Education/Experience Deadline to Apply Open Until Filled Yes Our University Community

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