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Job Title Research Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Endocrinology Requisition Number FE03658 Working Title Endocrinology Research Faculty Department Name 7H357:INTERNAL MEDICINE &amp; DIVISIONS - ENDOCRIN Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track Required Education MD, PhD, MD/PhD or equivalent degree Required Related Experience Research experience in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism Required License/Registration/Certification None Job Summary Faculty member will be expected to conduct innovative, rigorous, grant funded research and engage in scholarly activities (peer reviewed publications, presentations, etc.). Faculty member also will contribute to undergraduate teaching and behaviorally oriented training of UK medical students and research training of UK graduate students and postdoctoral scholars associated with the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, including mentorship programs, courses, workshops, and supervised research. Faculty member also are expected to engage in broader research and training initiatives across all 16 Colleges of the University of Kentucky, including Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Public Health, Pharmacy, Nursing, Communication and Information Sciences, Health Sciences, etc. These initiatives include grant consultation and review; a dynamic speaker series and other enriching events like our annual UK Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center Symposium. Support the clinical research mission of the Division through various roles, including development and supervision of clinical protocols, accrual of patients to clinical trials, and participation in regulatory oversight programs for clinical research. Please include Curriculum Vita along with application. Applications will be reviewed immediately and continue until the position is filled. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience 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 &amp; Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Research Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Endocrinology

Job Title Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Family &amp; Community Medicine Requisition Number FE03818 Working Title Department Name 7H460:FAMILY AND COMMUNITY MEDICINE Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track Required Education MD or DO Required Related Experience Completion of residency program and board certification Required License/Registration/Certification Unrestricted Kentucky Medical License Job Summary The University of Kentucky Department of Family &amp; Community Medicine (DFCM) is seeking a qualified family physician to join our Lexington-based clinic. Faculty physicians will practice non-surgical obstetrics, and oversee prenatal care and deliveries for residents’ continuity patients at the, UK HealthCare Good Samaritan Hospital. Our Lexington faculty assist in the education of the residents in our Family Medicine Residency Program (6/6/6) in both an outpatient and inpatient setting, as well as participate in all four years of medical student education, including a required clerkship in Family Medicine. DFCM has additional primary care practices in Georgetown, Hazard, and Hindman, including an independent rural residency program (4/4/4) in Hazard, Kentucky. With several clinics in the state, we serve as leaders at UK HealthCare, a $4 billion health system, in its primary care delivery strategy by implementing value-based clinical redesign and population medicine programs. We have aligned our clinical approach to enhance value-based quality measures through pre-visit planning, comprehensive nurse assessment, and a UK HealthCare Population Health team involving social workers, community health workers, and RN care managers. We are a national leader in transitional care management and its impact on unnecessary hospital readmissions. Our department’s clinical volume includes over 100,000 annual visits and over 2,500 hospital discharges across our 5 current clinics and 2 hospital services. These activities, in addition to departmental leadership in population medicine, practice-based research network, and academic programs, afford opportunities for faculty to participate in a variety of innovative programs. We offer competitive compensation based on rank and experience and an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and life insurance; disability and malpractice insurance; a generous retirement plan; continuing education; paid time off and more. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is ﬁlled. Rank and compensation are commensurate with experience. Please include cover letter and CV along with application Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience 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 &amp; Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Family & Community Medicine

Job Title Assistant, Associate or Professor in Pediatric Psychology Requisition Number FE03999 Working Title Department Name 7H676:Pediatrics – Psychology Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track Required Education PhD or PsyD Required Related Experience 1. PhD/ PsyD degree 2. Graduate training in clinical psychology interventions 3. Internship and/or fellowship training in pediatric psychology 4. License-eligible to practice and supervise in Kentucky Required License/Registration/Certification Licensed by Kentucky Board of Examiners in Psychology&nbsp; Job Summary This Clinical Title Series position is needed in order to maintain and expand the current activity of clinical services in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Psychology. This position will primarily provide clinical psychological services to pediatric patients with a variety of medical conditions with a focus on GI, Rheumatology, and Allergy. This position will allocate time for clinical research and teaching in pediatric psychology. This position will also provide faculty resources to sustain and expand teaching, advising and other instructional activities for the Pediatric Residency programs and the College of Medicine medical students. This position will be housed in the Division of Psychology for the Department of Pediatrics and will be appointed in the Clinical Title Series, non-tenured track. This position will provide quality and cost-effective care to patients, teach students and residents, engage in professional development activities, with designated research duties on behalf of the Division of Psychology in the Department of Pediatrics. Please include a CV along with application. Rank will be determined based on qualifications for the position. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience 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 &amp; Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Assistant, Associate or Professor in Pediatric Psychology

Job Title Assistant Professor in OB/GYN Requisition Number FE04076 Working Title Department Name 7H503:OBSTETRICS &amp; GYNECOLOGY - MATERNAL FETAL Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track Required Education M.D or equivalent Required Related Experience Completion of residency in OB/GYN as well as fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine Required License/Registration/Certification Eligible for, or currently licensed, to practice medicine in the state of Kentucky Board Certified/Board Eligible in OB/GYN Job Summary The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Kentucky, College of Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible physician to join the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) for a full-time faculty position. Responsibilities include clinical care (prenatal diagnosis and treatment, advanced obstetric ultrasound, invasive procedure and high-risk pregnancy consultation and care); teaching our outstanding residents and medical students, perinatal outreach, as well as involvement with clinical outcomes or basic research. We offer PhD supported research programs, and our faculty members coordinate grants. Dedicated research time is available and will be consistent with the applicant’s research experience and interest. The Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine has a Board-Approved three-year Fellowship which takes one fellow each year. Experience in teaching and supervising medical students and resident physicians is desirable. Applicants should also have an interest in clinical care and research. A competitive salary and benefits package is being offered. Please include an updated CV when applying for the position. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience 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 &amp; Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Assistant Professor in OB/GYN

Job Title Assistant, Associate, or Professor in Family &amp; Community Medicine Requisition Number FE04205 Working Title Department Name 7H460:FAMILY AND COMMUNITY MEDICINE Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track Required Education MD or DO Required Related Experience Completion of residency program and board certification Required License/Registration/Certification Unrestricted Kentucky Medical License Job Summary The University of Kentucky Department of Family &amp; Community Medicine (DFCM) is seeking a qualified family physician to join our new Lexington-based clinic in the Richmond area. Faculty physicians will practice primary care, non-surgical obstetrics, and facilitate a rotation site for third- and fourth-year medical students. DFCM has additional primary care practices in Lexington, Georgetown, Hazard, and Hindman, Kentucky. With several clinics in the state, we serve as leaders at UK HealthCare, a $4 billion health system, in its primary care delivery strategy by implementing value-based clinical redesign and population medicine programs. We have aligned our clinical approach to enhance value-based quality measures through pre-visit planning, comprehensive nurse assessment, and a UK HealthCare Population Health team involving social workers, community health workers, and RN care managers. We are a national leader in transitional care management and its impact on unnecessary hospital readmissions. Our department’s clinical volume includes over 100,000 annual visits and over 2,500 hospital discharges across our 5 current clinics and 2 hospital services. We offer competitive compensation based on rank and experience and an excellent benefits package that includes health, dental and life insurance; disability and malpractice insurance; a generous retirement plan; continuing education; paid time off and more. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is ﬁlled. Rank and compensation are commensurate with experience. Please include cover letter and CV along with application. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience 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 &amp; Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Job Title Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Department of Behavioral Science Requisition Number FE03840 Working Title Department Name 7H150:BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Tenure Track Required Education PhD or equivalent Required Related Experience Dependent on career stage Required License/Registration/Certification None Job Summary We are seeking applicants for a tenure track, open rank Regular Title Series, full time (12 month) position in the Department of Behavioral Science in the College of Medicine at the University of Kentucky. We seek individuals with a dynamic, productive research agenda that focuses on substance use/substance use disorder using behavioral science research methods. The Department of Behavioral Science is a highly productive, collegial, and collaborative basic science research and training department in the College of Medicine. Faculty members will be expected to conduct innovative, rigorous, grant funded research and engage in scholarly activities (peer reviewed publications, presentations, etc.). Faculty members also will contribute to undergraduate teaching in the Lewis Honors College, behaviorally oriented training of UK medical students and research training of UK graduate students and postdoctoral scholars associated with the Department of Behavioral Science, including mentorship programs, courses, workshops, and supervised research. Faculty members also are expected to engage in broader research and training initiatives across all 16 Colleges of the University of Kentucky, including Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Public Health, Pharmacy, Nursing, Communication and Information Sciences, Health Sciences, etc. These initiatives include grant consultation and review; a dynamic speaker series and other enriching events like our annual Substance Use Research Event; pilot project competitions; and outreach to the lay public. Several Centers at the University of Kentucky support SUD-related research, including the UK Cannabis Center, Center on Drug and Alcohol Research (CDAR), and the Center for Health Equity Transformation (CHET). The ideal candidate will be an early-career applicant (e.g., Assistant Professor level) with NIH-funded research or a strong promise of such funding; maintain a focus on substance use/substance use disorder; aspire to engage in research mentorship; and contribute to a vibrant environment of scholars from the behavioral sciences, public health, social sciences, communication, health services research, biomedical informatics, health sciences (nursing, medicine, nutrition, pharmacy, etc.) and/or others. Attractive start up package, premium and contiguous space, and excellent benefits will be provided. The University of Kentucky is located in the beautiful, diverse, progressive, and accessible city of Lexington. Lexington, with over 250,000 residents, offers a high quality of life, affordability and a well educated population. Along with application, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter. Applications will be reviewed immediately, and the positions will remain open until filled. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Research productivity and excellence, training and education capacity; leadership skills; collaborative orientation. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience Ph.D. or equivalent in Behavioral Sciences, Public Health, Social Sciences, Communication, Health Services Research, Bioinformatics, Health Sciences, or other related fields. 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 &amp; Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in Department of Behavioral Science

Job Title Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Anesthesiology Requisition Number FE03976 Working Title Department Name 7H135:ANESTHESIOLOGY - OR Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track Required Education MD/DO or equivalent Required Related Experience Completion of residency in Anesthesiology Required License/Registration/Certification Unrestricted KY Medical License Board-certified or board-eligible in Anesthesiology Job Summary The Department of Anesthesiology, at the University of Kentucky’s College of Medicine is seeking a faculty member at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level. The successful candidate must be committed to excellence in clinical care, teaching activities, and professional development. UK HealthCare has undergone a sustained and remarkable growth trajectory for a decade. Clinical volumes have continued to increase and the acuity of patient care is high. UK HealthCare’s Albert B. Chandler Hospital was named No. 1 in Kentucky in the U.S. News &amp; World Report’s Best Hospitals rankings. The Department of Anesthesiology is a collegial group that is well-respected in the medical center. The residency program is strong and nationally recognized. The enterprise financially supports the academic and the clinical mission of the Department of Anesthesiology. Qualified applicants will possess an MD or equivalent, and have an unrestricted Kentucky medical license. Salary and benefits of this position are commensurate with experience and rank. Please include a CV along with application. Applications will be reviewed as received, and the position will remain open until filled. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience 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 &amp; Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Anesthesiology

Job Title Assistant, Associate or Professor in the Division of Adult Dentistry Requisition Number FE03980 Working Title Department Name 7A830:Division of Adult Dentistry Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track Required Education DMD or DDS degree from a CODA accredited institution or proof of graduation from a non-CODA accredited dental school and evidence that the degree makes the candidate eligible to practice dentistry in the jurisdiction from which the applicant graduated. Required Related Experience N/A Required License/Registration/Certification Maintenance of a dental license within the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Maintenance of Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Job Summary The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry – Division of Adult Dentistry, is accepting applications for a full-time faculty member who will provide and enhance direct patient care at Kentucky Clinic, participate in the didactic and clinical training of the Division’s General Practice Residency (GPR) Program including attending clinical and on-call coverage for residents. This is a full-time non-tenure track faculty position at the academic rank of Assistant, Associate or Professor level. Exceptional benefits are provided for this position which can be reviewed at the following link: Insurance and retirement benefits | UK Human Resources (uky.edu). The anticipated start date for this assignment is July 1, 2024. Responsibilities: 1. Providing direct patient care as a participant in UK-Healthcare. 2. Supervising general practice residents in the clinical care of patients in the Kentucky Clinic. 3. Participate in the on-call schedule of the attending dental staff. 4. Participating in Division patient care and teaching activities. 5. Serving as a member of college committees. 6. Conducting seminars and lectures for the residents. General Qualifications: 1. D.M.D. or D.D.S. degree from a CODA accredited institution or proof of graduation from a non- CODA accredited dental school and evidence that the degree makes the candidate eligible to practice dentistry in the jurisdiction from which the applicant graduated. 2. Maintenance of a dental license within the Commonwealth of Kentucky. 3. Maintenance of Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. 4. Demonstrate ability in clinical and didactic teaching. Percent of Time and Effort: (figures are approximations only and are subject to change based on the needs of the institution): Service (patient care) 85-95% Administration 0-5% Professional Development 0-10% Total 100% Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Inquiries regarding the position may be submitted via email to Dr. Melvyn Yeoh at <a href="mailto:melvyn.yeoh@uky.edu" target="_blank">melvyn.yeoh@uky.edu</a> . Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications should include a letter of interest and curriculum vitae. Please also include contact information for at least three references when prompted in the application. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Demonstrate ability in a clinical and didactic teaching. Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience 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 &amp; Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Assistant, Associate or Professor in the Division of Adult Dentistry

Job Title Assistant Professor in Hematology and Blood &amp; Marrow Transplantation Requisition Number FE03099 Working Title Hematology, BMT Clinical Physician Department Name 7H368:INTERNAL MEDICINE &amp; DIVISIONS - HEM/BMT Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track Required Education MD, MD/PhD degree or equivalent Required Related Experience Completion of residency and fellowship training in Hematology/Oncology Required License/Registration/Certification Ky Medical License within 30 days of appointment. Job Summary The University of Kentucky and the NCI-designated Markey Cancer Center are seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Hematologist or Hematologist/Oncologist. Rapid growth in our division necessitates additions to our faculty team in the Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology, Blood &amp; Marrow Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Program at the University of Kentucky / Markey Cancer Center. We seek an academically focused clinician to join as an Assistant or Associated Professor level with a focus on hematologic malignancies, who is enthusiastically committed to teaching, patient care, and patient-oriented research. The University of Kentucky Medical Center is a premier research institution in the Commonwealth serving a wide geographic area, treating patients from throughout Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia, and beyond, providing the opportunity for large practice growth with the Markey Cancer Center being the only NCI-designated Cancer Center in Kentucky and ranked #29 in the 2020 U.S. News and World Report top 50 cancer hospitals. In our Division of Hematology, including our BMT and Cellular Therapy Program, our mission is to reduce cancer deaths through innovative research, dedicated patient care, and education. We provide access to highly specialized, comprehensive and personalized care, state of the art research and clinical trials. We have a FACT accredited BMT program performing 100+ autologous and allogeneic transplants each year, and we have a rapidly expanding CAR T cell immunotherapy program. A strong basic science landscape at the University of Kentucky provides excellent opportunities for research collaborations. The University of Kentucky offers excellent and comprehensive compensation based on rank and experiences plus outstanding benefits packages. It is located in Lexington, Kentucky, which offers excellent schools, outstanding neighborhoods within walking distance to the University, low cost of living, and is a great place to raise a family. Outdoor activities and national parks are easily accessible in close proximity, providing an excellent work – life balance. Applicants should include a letter of interest and current CV. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For questions, please contact Jon Tarr, Division Administrator, via email at <a href="mailto:jon.tarr@uky.edu" target="_blank">jon.tarr@uky.edu</a>. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience 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 &amp; Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Assistant Professor in Hematology and Blood & Marrow Transplantation

Job Title Assistant or Associate Professor in Earth &amp; Environmental Sciences Requisition Number FE04249 Working Title Department Name 8E060:Earth and Environmental Sciences Work Location Lexington, KY Type of Position Faculty Position Time Status Full-Time Tenure Track Status Tenure Track Required Education Ph.D. in Geobiology, Paleoecology, or equivalent degree is required Required Related Experience relevant post-doctoral research experience Required License/Registration/Certification n/a Job Summary The Department of Earth &amp; Environmental Science (EES)in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY seeks to fill a tenure-eligible faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level with expertise in the field of Ancient DNA Paleo-ecology/Geomicrobiology. This is a 9-month position in the regular title series with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2025. We seek a highly motivated scholar that can build and lead a new research laboratory designed for measuring environmental and ancient DNA from geological archives (sediment, water), in order to evaluate the influence of climate change on biodiversity. This scholar will have demonstrated analytical abilities in state-of-the-art ancient/sedimentary DNA techniques, and pursue research that emphasizes aquatic environments (e.g., rivers, lakes, and karst ecosystems). The successful candidate will support a new NSF-EPSCoR Track 1 award focused on the vulnerability of Kentucky’s waterways to climate changes. Additionally, the faculty scholar is expected to develop an internationally recognized externally funded research program, and engage in interdisciplinary collaborations with academic, industry, and government partners. Ideally, this will include cross-disciplinary collaborations with the department faculty and across UK, including allied academic departments (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Anthropology) and research centers (e.g., Kentucky Geological Survey, Center for Applied Energy Research, Center for the Environment, etc.) to address complex challenges of climate-related hazards and support climate resilience in the Commonwealth. A Ph.D. in Geobiology, Paleoecology, or equivalent degree is required as well as relevant post-doctoral research experience. Applicants must include the following: 1) cover letter 2) CV, 3) Research Statement (upload as Specific Request 1), 4) Teaching Statement (upload as Specific Request 2), 5) Current Transcript, and 6) Published Writing. In addition, please provide the names and contact information of three references when prompted in the academic profile. This information may be utilized to solicit recommendation letters from your references within the employment system. The University of Kentucky provides comprehensive benefits which are fully described at <a href="https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/our-benefits" target="_blank">https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/our-benefits</a>. Questions about this search should be addressed to Dr. Michael McGlue, Professor, Department of Earth &amp; Environmental Science (EES), (<a href="mailto:michael.mcglue@uky.edu" target="_blank">michael.mcglue@uky.edu</a>) Review of applications will begin on October 25th, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience 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 &amp; Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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