Assistant Professor of Diabetes Mellitus & Metabolic Disorders

The Department of Biomedical Sciences is seeking applications for research intensive full-time (academic year) tenure-track faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor. This faculty member will also be a contributing member of the Diabetes Institute (DI), (https://www.ohio.edu/medicine/di). The faculty member will join a group of active, extramurally funded, investigators whose research focuses on obesity, diabetes, and its associated metabolic diseases. The mission of the DI is to improve the quality of life for those affected by diabetes and related diseases through innovative basic and applied research, progressive patient care, education, and community outreach. The Department of Biomedical Sciences consists of several faculty members with research and teaching expertise in metabolic, musculoskeletal, and neurological disorders, infectious disease, microbiology, cancer, comparative anatomy, and aging.

This research-intensive position will have an opportunity for participation in medical and graduate education programs. A PhD, MD, DO or equivalent degree and research experience (basic or applied) in metabolic disorders (ideally diabetes mellitus) is required. A minimum of three years of postdoctoral training is required. Evidence of extramural funding is desired but not required. The salary will be accompanied by an excellent benefits and start-up package. Position duties include: conducting scholarly research; mentoring students and junior researchers; grant writing and submissions, publications and teaching.

For full consideration, please complete the online application by May 1, 2022 at https://www.ohiouniversityjobs.com/postings/40158 and attach the following documents: CV, cover letter, contact information for three professional references and a statement of research interests including plans for obtaining extramural funding over the next five years. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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disability, or genetic information. Ohio University is an equal access/equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Ohio University is located in Athens, Ohio with a student population of more than 25,000 students. Ohio University has a total 12 colleges, including colleges of osteopathic medicine, health sciences, engineering, and arts & sciences. Ohio University is committed to excellence in teaching, research and public service, with a rapidly growing health sciences research community. Ohio University has recently been classified by the Carnegie Foundation as an R1 Institution.

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