Assistant or Associate Professor Genomics and Gene Editing
Assistant or Associate Professor Genomics and Gene Editing
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Department:
SOM KC Division of Molecular and Integrative PhysiologyCell Biology and PhysiologyPosition Title:
Assistant or Associate Professor Genomics and Gene EditingJob Family Group:
AcademicJob Description Summary:
KU School of Medicine is seeking outstanding basic science faculty to join the Department of Cell Biology and Physiology. This is a 12month fulltime Basic Science Tenuretrack position to develop and conduct an independent research program and also to engage in teaching medical and graduate students and serve the KUMC community. The appointment will be at the Assistant or Associate Professor level commensurate with experience.The department seeks strong applicants with demonstrated track records of publications and interdisciplinary collaborations using contemporary approaches to gene editing and genomic investigations and their application to cellular and organismal models. The area of research is open but institutional strengths include metabolism cancer neuroscience reproduction and liver and kidney disorders. Opportunities exist and are encouraged for collaborations with faculty in the KU Cancer Center Kansas Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center the KUMC Alzheimers Disease Research Center the Center for Metabolism and Obesity Research and departments of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Neurology Pediatrics Psychiatry and Medicine among others. The position also allows for a close relationship with our Transgenic Facility and may serve in an advisory capacity.
The position allows for teaching in the medical school curriculum and graduate programs including PhD programs in Cell Biology and Anatomy Physiology and Neuroscience. Applications will be considered from earlystage investigators. Academic appointment compensation and startup package at the Assistant or Associate Professor level will be competitive and commensurate with experience scientific accomplishments and needs.
Job Description:
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Develop and maintain an externally funded research program in the area of developmental neuroscience research broadly defined. Establish collaborations with KUMC colleagues in the basic sciences and partner with faculty in clinical departments including Pediatrics Neurology Psychiatry and Medicine. Collaborate with other faculty members as part of interdisciplinary research teams.
Contribute to the educational enrichment of medical and/or graduate students in topics related to neurosciences. Be involved in graduate student education for the programs and the KUMC Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in the Biomedical Sciences. Prepare and present lectures participate in small group teaching. There is also the potential for teaching faculty residents and students in the partnering clinical departments.
Serve on committees i.e. serve on academic or service committees and contribute to other projects assigned by the Chair. Participate in departmental committees activities and faculty meetings. Provide other services to the school university and community as appropriate.
Collaborate with external investigators in area of expertise. Participate in journal peer review study section service and organization of national and international scientific events.
Required Qualifications:
Education:
PhD MD/PhD or equivalent in one of the biological sciences research experience in neuroscience and developmental neurobiology.
Work Experience:
PhD MD/PhD or equivalent degree in biological sciences related to cellular neurobiology
History of or potential to develop an externally funded research program.
Evidence of high quality peerreviewed publications in related areas
Ability to work both individually and collaboratively within a dynamic interdisciplinary environment.
Documented expertise in neuroscience research using cuttingedge technologies.
Preferred Qualifications:
Work Experience:
Strong publication record and success in obtaining NIH or other types of extramural funding.
45 years of experience in academic or private healthrelated research environment.
Evidence of effective teaching in courses related to neuroscience programs; potential to participate in teaching medical students and to mentor and supervise graduate students.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities tasks duties and assignments. Furthermore job duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover letter
If selected as a final candidate for this position you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health dental and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employerpaid life insurance longterm disability insurance and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off including vacation and sick begins accruing upon hire plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment and paid time off for bereavement jury duty military service and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs 457 or 403b) are available. Type: RegularTime Type:
Full time
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
