Employer: University of Kentucky, Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, Lexington KY
Description: The Sanders-Brown Center on Aging (https://medicine.uky.edu/centers/sbcoa) at the
University of Kentucky is seeking outstanding PhD, MD, or MD/PhD scientists to fill a tenure-track,
open-rank, full-time faculty position in the area of translational neuroscience. We are especially
interested in collaborative investigators with translational research programs applicable to age-related
neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Potential areas of interest include, but are not restricted to:
- Cerebrovascular small vessel disease, VCID, blood-brain barrier
- Neuroinflammation, neuroimmunology, metabolism
- Biomarkers (e.g., neuroimaging, fluids, digital)
- Human translational models (e.g., iPSC, organoids, microfluidics)
- Bioinformatics, ‘omics, big data, molecular genomics/CRISPR/epigenomics
- Behavioral science, biobehavioral, psychosocial, translational, implementation science,
community-engaged research
The position is in the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, an established center of excellence where
independent basic/translational and clinical scientists work in a highly collaborative environment. The
Center on Aging includes the NIA-funded University of Kentucky Alzheimer’s Disease Research
Center that provides outstanding resources that can support innovative research (e.g. longitudinally
followed clinical cohorts, imaging, biomarkers, genetics, biospecimens, and statistical support).
Successful candidates will have a track record of innovation and productivity, and a desire to integrate
into our community of collaborative biomedical researchers. Candidates will be expected to build and
maintain a high quality, extramurally funded research program, contribute to our educational mission,
and provide service to the University and academic community at a level commensurate with his/her
career stage.
Application process: Interested applicants may apply via the University of Kentucky Integrated
Employment System here https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/604531.
Applicants should include a CV and cover letter. The cover letter should include a brief statement
describing their area of expertise and career goals, current and future research plans, and the names
and contact information of three references. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and
will continue until the position is filled. Upon offer of employment, successful applicants must pass a
pre-employment drug screen and undergo a national background check as required by University of
Kentucky Human Resources.