The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the University of Kentucky (UK) are currently accepting applications for a full-time, tenure-eligible research faculty member at rank determined by qualifications. Extramural funding is not required. Competitive start-up funds and appropriate space will be offered.
The successful applicant is expected to develop and sustain a research program with external funding applicable to PM&R. This program should both complement and enhance the existing expertise within the University of Kentucky found in its numerous colleges-College of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, College of Engineering, and centers including the Center for Advanced Translational Stroke Science (CATSS), Markey Cancer Center, Graduate Center for Biomedical Engineering, Spinal Cord & Brain Injury Research Center, and the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS). Given the broad research expertise at UK, opportunities within multiple areas of focus exist including spinal cord, traumatic brain injury, stroke, other neurorehabilitation, cancer, physical activity and cognitive therapies, musculoskeletal, technology and devices. Candidates whose research augments the departments relationships with the above colleges and centers involving clinical translational research are of particular interest.
Questions should be directed to:
Susan McDowell, MD
Janet Galloway Carter Endowed Chairperson
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
University of Kentucky
susan.mcdowell@uky.eduTo apply, please include a CV and cover letter along with application.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Upon offer of employment, successful applicants must undergo a national background check and pre-employment drug screen as required by University of Kentucky Human Resources.
