Full-time Tenure Track Physician Scientist in Infectious Diseases

Physician Scientist position at the University of Kentucky

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking to recruit a tenure-track faculty member (Assistant, Associate or Full Professor) who will have a joint appointment in the Division of Infectious Diseases in the Dept. of Internal Medicine and the Dept. of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics.  The successful candidate should have an M.D. or an equivalent degree, and board certified or board eligible in infectious diseases with a strong research program that has active extramural grant support and complements interests in both units.  Physician scientists will be provided at least 75% protected time for research. The UK College of Medicine, a major regional Medical Center, offers competitive compensation based on rank and experience and an excellent benefits package. Additional information about the position and departments can be found at http://www.mc.uky.edu/microbiology/ and http://internalmedicine.med.uky.edu/im-infectious-diseases-division

Since 2003, UK Healthcare has grown from an academic medical center (AMC) at the 25th percentile, in terms of patient volume compared to AMCs nationwide, to a center above the 75th percentile. To our knowledge, we are the fastest growing AMC nationwide. The University of Kentucky is located in the heart of the Bluegrass Region. Lexington is one of the top ranked college towns in the country for quality of life (http://livability.com/top-10/top-10-college-towns-2013/lexington/ky) and (http://www.bestplaces.net/city/kentucky/lexington-fayette). The university is home to an NIH Clinical and Translational Science award and an NCI designated Markey Cancer Center, and has state of the art core facilities such as next generation sequencing, metabolomics, and imaging.

Interested persons should send their curriculum vitae, statement of research interests and the names of three references to:

Chair, Search Committee

Dept. of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Lexington, KY

by email to Ms. Kate Fresca at kfres1@email.uky.edu.

Applications will be reviewed as received, with invitations for interviews extended to qualified applicants. 

The University of Kentucky is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  We encourage applications from individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds.