Assistant Professor, Translational Diabetes Technology

University of Virginia; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Diabetes Technology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks an Assistant Professor of Research on the Research Faculty – Independent (RF-I) track to advance translational diabetes technology research.

The candidate should hold a Ph.D. in engineering or related field with a strong record in translational and engineering research, with a focus on diabetes technology. The appointment supports collaboration across departments and NIH/industry partnerships.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in engineering or related field with translational and engineering research track record.
• Demonstrated scholarship in diabetes technology.
• External funding track record.
• Experience in multidisciplinary research group.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent translational and engineering diabetes research.
• Mentor junior faculty and drive translational projects toward independence.
• Collaborate with Psychiatry, Behavioral Sciences, Endocrinology, and Engineering for clinical translation.
• Contribute to NIH and industry collaborations.

Skills

Translational research

Diabetes technology

External funding track record

Education

Ph.D. in engineering or related field

Job description

The Center for Diabetes Technology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine seeks an Assistant Professor of Research on the Research Faculty – Independent (RF-I) track to advance translational diabetes technology research.

The candidate should hold a Ph.D. in engineering or related field with a strong record in translational and engineering research, with a focus on diabetes technology. The appointment supports collaboration across departments and NIH/industry partnerships.