Open Rank Professor, tenure track (Nutrigenomics)

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for up to four Open Rank Professor, tenure‑track positions in Nutrigenomics located at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute on the NC Research Campus in Kannapolis. The appointment will be at assistant, associate, or full professor level depending on experience and scholarly accomplishments.

Candidates will develop a research program focused on nutritionally relevant genetic polymorphisms, epigenetic mechanisms, and

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in an appropriate discipline.
• Ability to establish and collaborate in multidisciplinary, funded research programs.
• Clear track record of scholarly accomplishment and teaching capacity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or maintain a high-quality research program with evidence of capacity to obtain external funding.
• Teach courses negotiated with the Chair of the Department of Nutrition.
• Advising graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
• Participate in the Institute’s and Department’s service programs.

Skills

Grant funding

Teaching

Mentoring

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD / Doctorate

Job description

Open Rank Professor, tenure track (Nutrigenomics) – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – Position to begin June 1, 2023.

Position Summary

The UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) and the Department of Nutrition jointly seek up to four tenure‑track faculty members with expertise in nutrigenetic/nutrigenomic causes of metabolic and nutrition variation. Candidates will develop a research program focused on nutritionally relevant genetic polymorphisms, copy number variations, epigenetic mechanisms, microbiome‑gene interactions, and genes that modulate circadian rhythms in metabolism. Work may involve bench or epidemiologic methods, and investigators may work in cells, animal models, or humans. The role is located at the NRI on the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis, near Charlotte, NC. The appointment will be at the assistant, associate, or full professor level depending on experience, research, and scholarly accomplishments. The Department of Nutrition is part of the Gillings School of Global Public Health and the School of Medicine and is ranked among the top five nutrition departments in the country.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or maintain a high‑quality research program with evidence of capacity to obtain external funding.
• Teach courses negotiated with the Chair of the Department of Nutrition.
• Advising graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
• Participate in the Institute’s and Department’s service programs.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

An earned doctorate in an appropriate discipline.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Candidates should demonstrate the ability to establish and collaborate in multidisciplinary, funded research programs; publish in quality journals; and possess a clear track record of scholarly accomplishment and teaching capacity.

Application Information

Applicants must complete an online application at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/249969. Attach a curriculum vitae, cover letter summarizing qualifications, and references. In the cover letter specify you are applying for the Nutrition Research Institute Nutrigenomics Cluster‑Tenure Track faculty position. If applying as a group, also note this in your cover letter.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.