Assistant or Associate Professor of Biology Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Posting Details Job Title Assistant or Associate Professor of Biology Requisition Number FE05009 Working Title Department Name 8E000:College of Arts & Sciences Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Tenure Track Required Education A PhD
in Biology, Neuroscience, or a related field is required at time of appointment. Required Related Experience N/A Required License/Registration/Certification N/A Job Summary The Department of Biology at the University of Kentucky invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, with expertise in the field of Cell and Molecular Neuroscience. We are particularly
interested in candidates whose research incorporates induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived neural cells, organ-on-chip, and/or cerebral organoid models to study mechanisms of neurodevelopment, neurodevelopmental or neurodegenerative disorders, neuronal function, neural circuit development, or related areas of neuroscience. We encourage applications from candidates using iPSC/organoid models in conjunction with
complementary experimental approaches such as genome editing, imaging, transcriptomics, proteomics, and electrophysiology, as well as computational approaches. Consideration will also be given to strong research programs using invertebrate model systems focused on the topic areas listed above.The successful candidate will demonstrate evidence of an ability to obtain extramural grant support, communicate their
research, and effectively teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels.Responsibilities for the successful candidate will include: (1) establishment of an independent research program that is supported by awards from extramural agencies; (2) contribution to the teaching mission of the undergraduate program, which will include the development and teaching of a course on Developmental Neurobiology; (3) teaching and
mentoring of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows; and (4) service to the department, university, and profession. We will offer a competitive start-up package and laboratory space for this faculty position.The Department of Biology is a highly collaborative with research strengths in neuroscience, regenerative and developmental biology, ecology and evolutionary biology, and circadian rhythms and biological
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