An Infectious Disease Scientist performs scientific research with the aim of discovering new solutions or improving existing ones within the fields of infection sciences such as clinical microbiology, immunology, parasitology, and virology. Plans and conducts laboratory experiments, evaluates the results, develops new experiments, performs routine testing procedures, and summarizes findings in reports.
Faculty Tenure Track Status Tenure Track Required Education:
MD, MD/PhD, PhD, or appropriate terminal degree
Required Related Experience:
Rigorous research training and education commiserate with research goals. If MD, completion of ACGME accredited Infectious Diseases fellowship Required License/Registration/Certification Eligible for Kentucky Medical Licensure, Board Certification in designated area, or Eligible for subspecialty certification if applicable. Job Summary The University of Kentucky College of Medicine Division of Infectious Diseases in the Department of Internal Medicine is currently seeking exceptional tenure-track, regular title series faculty candidates to lead independent research programs in the field of Infectious Diseases. The practice location will be at the flagship academic health center at Chandler Hospital, the Good Samaritan Hospital and our outpatient clinic at the nearby Bluegrass Care Clinic. The Infectious Disease Division seeks candidates who will expand the division's research in epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis/treatment, and disease progression of microorganisms, fungi, bacteria, and/or viral infections. If applicable when on service candidates will be responsible for attending UK HealthCare inpatient consult services and ambulatory services for a wide variety of illnesses including bacterial, viral ( HIV / AIDS ), fungal, and parasitic infections. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an extramurally funded, nationally recognized, collaborative research program. The selected candidate will also be expected to contribute to the teaching, advising, and mentoring of infectious diseases fellows, residents, medical students, pharmacy students and other undergraduate and graduate students. The medical center serves a wide geographic area, treating patients throughout Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Tennessee, West Virginia, and beyond. The Markey Cancer Center at UK is also the only NCI -designated Cancer Center in Kentucky. Lexington offers excellent schools, great neighborhoods within walking distance to the University, low cost of living, and is a great place to raise a family, with lots of outdoor activities and a few national parks within driving distance. Qualified candidates will have an active research portfolio of extramurally funded, rigorous and innovative research in infectious diseases. If candidates are trained as an MD or DO, then they should be board certified/board eligible in Infectious Diseases with strong teaching and clinical skills. Salary and academic rank are competitive and commensurate with experience. Please include a current curriculum vita and cover letter along with application. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Alice Thornton, MD, Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases at thornton@uky.edu or to Susie Bishop, Division Administrator at susan.bishop@uky.edu . Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?: No 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 & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. 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.
