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Job Title Assistant, Associate or Professor-regular title series Requisition Number FE03891 Working Title Translational Neuroscience/ Vascular Cognitive Impairment Department Name 7H030:SANDERS-BROWN CTR ON AGING Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Tenure Track Required Education PhD, MD/DO, MD/PhD or equivalent degree Required Related Experience Post-doctoral experience Required License/Registration/Certification n/a Job Summary The University of Kentucky invites applications for a full-time tenure-track open-rank faculty position in the area of translational neuroscience/ vascular cognitive impairment. We seek a collaborative neuroscientist with expertise in vascular contributions to cognitive impairment and dementia and who focuses on development of novel biomarkers and therapeutic approaches for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Research interests on fundamental mechanisms of cerebrovascular small vessel disease in animal models of neurodegenerative disorders, development and use of fluid biomarkers to measure neurodegenerative disease progression, target engagement, analytic stratification, and/or biological responses to a therapeutic intervention would fit particularly well into our research team.

Along with application. applicants must include the following documents: Cover letter Curriculum Vita Statement describing current & future research plans, teaching and service (Specific Request 1). Names and contact information for three references (Specific Request 3).

Applications will be reviewed as received. This position will remain open until fille Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Fluid biomarkers, neuropathology, animal models, microvascular contributions to dementia/ record of scholarly activity/ communication skills/ technical expertise/ record of collaboration. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes Preferred Education/Experience Candidates ideally will have external funding to support their research program Deadline to Apply 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.


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