Research Assistant Professor

University of Kentucky; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY seeks a Research Assistant Professor to join the biomedical engineering team focusing on nanomedicine, genome editing, and cancer immunotherapy. Responsibilities include experimental design, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and grant-writing support.

The candidate should hold a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or closely related field, with strong communication skills and a track record of research output. Open until filled.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering or closely related field.
• PhD plus 3 years related experience.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in nanomedicine, genome editing, cancer immunotherapy, or biomaterials is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Plan and design experiments for the biomedical research program.
• Generate and analyze complex experimental data.
• Prepare manuscripts and contribute to research grant applications.
• Mentor and train graduate students in experimental design and data analysis.

Skills

Cancer immunology

Gene Editing

Education

Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title Research Assistant Professor

Requisition Number FE04961

Department Name 8H007:Biomedical Engineering

Work Location Lexington, KY

Type of Position Faculty

Position Time Status Full-Time

Tenure Track Status Non-Tenure Track

Required Education Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related field.

Required Related Experience PhD + 3 years experience

Required License/Registration/Certification None

Job Summary

The successful candidate will contribute to an active research program in biomedical engineering, with emphasis on nanomedicine, genome editing, and cancer immunotherapy. Primary responsibilities will include planning and designing experiments, generating and analyzing complex experimental data, preparing manuscripts, and contributing to research grant applications. Additional responsibilities will include mentoring and training graduate students in experimental design, operation of specialized scientific equipment, data analysis, and scientific writing.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or a closely related field. Candidates with strong experience in nanomedicine, genome editing, cancer immunotherapy, biomaterials, drug/gene delivery, correlated areas are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants should also have strong written and oral communication skills, a record of research productivity, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

The candidate will need to provide a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, a research statement ( Specific Request 1 ) and the names of three references ( Specific Request 2) .

This posting will remain open until filled.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Cancer immunology; and Gene Editing.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Candidates with strong experience in nanomedicine, genome editing, cancer immunotherapy, biomaterials, drug/gene delivery, or related areas are especially encouraged to apply.

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled Yes

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