Associate Professor

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Position Information

Working Title : Associate Professor

Department : Nutrition and Health Sciences

Requisition Number : F 240141

Posting Open Date : 09 / 23 / 2024

Application Review Date : 11 / 01 / 2024

Posting Close Date : Open Until Filled

Description of Work :

The Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) is seeking applicants with research programs in obesity and co-morbidities, preferably in conjunction with extracellular vesicles, for a faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor with tenure.

This is a full-time, 9-month appointment with an apportionment of 75% research, 20% teaching, and 5% service.

• The successful candidate is expected to establish an internationally recognized research program that integrates nutrition, genetics, and molecular biology approaches to advance the understanding of dietary molecule-driven disease prevention;
• expertise in extracellular vesicles (EVs) is desired. The candidate is expected to develop collaborative research with faculty at UNL and / or other institutions;
• seek out interdisciplinary research projects with investigators from UNL’s NIGMS-supported Nebraska Center for the Prevention of Obesity Diseases through Dietary Molecules (NPOD);
• expand an already externally funded research program recognized by professional peers; publish research findings in top-tier, peer-reviewed journals;

and present research findings annually at scientific national or international meetings and / or through invited presentations at research institutions.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching, mentoring, and advising a diverse postgraduate, graduate, and / or undergraduate student body and serve on graduate student committees.

Minimum Required Qualifications :

• Ph.D. in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, nutrition, or a comparable degree and field.
• Established record at a level appropriate to Associate Professor rank.
• Established research program with a strong record of publications and active external grant funding.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring of pre- and / or postdoctoral students.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Expertise in extracellular vesicles.
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Postdoctoral training.

Work Location : Lincoln, NE

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required : Yes

Criminal History Background Check Required : Yes

For additional questions, please contact Search Committee Chair Dr. Janos Zempleni by email ( [email protected] ).

The College of Education and Human Sciences respects people, ideas, voices, and perspectives. Diversity strengthens our ability to problem solve and build more equitable and inclusive solutions for complex challenges.

As an EO / AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and / or political affiliation.

See https : / / www.unl.edu / equity / notice-nondiscrimination .

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