Nutrition & Exercise Physiology Researcher

Nutrition & Exercise Physiology Faculty Position All Ranks Tenured / Tenure-Track The University of Missouri, Department of Nutrition and Exercise Physiology (NEP), is seeking applications from candidates with an emerging or established scholarly research program that will capitalize on the available physical resources and enhance the strengths of our academic unit.

Synergy with existing investigators in NEP and across campus is encouraged. Strong research areas in NEP and on campus include metabolism, obesity, type 2 diabetes, neuroscience, cardiovascular disease, and lifestyle factors including, but not limited to, diet, exercise and sleep.

A strong history of collaboration across academic units exists. We are open to candidates whose research expertise can strengthen or complement these areas through basic science, clinical research, or behavioral and community work.

It is expected the faculty will also contribute to the educational missions, including graduate and medical student education.

NEP is housed both in the School of Medicine and the Division of Food, Nutrition and Exercise Sciences in the College Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources.

Qualifications : The successful applicant will have a PhD in nutrition, exercise physiology or a closely related discipline with postdoctoral research experience.

Candidates will be evaluated on : Demonstrated ability to obtain extramural funding Publications in high-impact journals Employees of the University of Missouri and University of Missouri Healthcare are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

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Benefit Eligibility This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts.

For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at U.M. System Total Rewards Benefits Our Values Commitment We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success.

Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement.

This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate. In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

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