The University of Louisville is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Employer, committed to diversity and in that spirit, seeks applications from a broad variety of candidates.
Position Description
The Section of Surgical Research in the Department of Surgery at the University of Louisville is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor to research the vascular and cell biology of the aorta and end organ epithelial cells and tissues. This includes formulating original research ideas, developing research methodologies, recruiting and training funded personnel, obtaining funding through peer-reviewed mechanisms, analyzing and interpreting results, presenting at scientific meetings, and publishing, typically as first or senior author, in high-quality peer-reviewed journals. Active participation in collaborative research and teaching with the Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery / Advanced Heart Failure Research Team in the Department of Surgery, as well as participation in the teaching of graduate and/or medical students and undergraduates, is also expected. Ongoing success in this position will be judged primarily by individual scholarly contributions; the candidate selected will be required to accrue a body of scholarly work of the highest quality characterized by originality, rigor and importance in comparison to others in their respective field at the same career stage. Compensation is dependent upon qualifications; this position includes a package of fringe benefits.
To be considered, an individual must possess the following required qualifications: (1) a PhD degree in the biomedical sciences; (2) a minimum of 2 years of postdoctoral experience performing research related to advanced heart failure and/or vascular regulation and responses; (3) a record of publications related to the field; (4) a demonstrated track record of participation in independent extramural funding; and (5) ability to begin appointment no later than September 1, 2012. Prior teaching and research mentorship experience is preferred. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate progress toward the establishment of a robust, extramurally-funded research program that appears reasonably well-positioned to achieve outstanding, world-class contributions to knowledge in the field of epithelial cell biology.
Qualified applicants must apply online. In a single attachment uploaded in the application, submit a current Curriculum Vitae and at least one strong sample of a peer-reviewed publication. Submission of contact information for at least 3 references is preferred.
Faculty/Administrator
To apply for this position, follow the "Online App. Form" link below, then click on the "Apply Now" button on that page. You must answer all required fields and submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button. You must submit your application by midnight of the application deadline. If the posting description requested that you follow up and mail or email other documents, your application will not be considered complete until those have been received by the department.
Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 1980 Arthur Street - Louisville, Kentucky 40208. If you have any questions or problems please contact, Center for Faculty Personnel - FACPERS@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-5301
If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, you may schedule an appointment at (502) 852-6542 with Employment Services at the Human Resources office located at 1980 Arthur Street, Louisville, KY 40208.
University of Louisville - 9 months ago
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