Faculty Position in Nutrition Science Assistant/Associate Professor The Department of Nutrition Science in the College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) seeks applicants for a new tenure-track faculty position. This position includes responsibilities in discovery, learning and engagement and a commitment to enhancing a strong undergraduate curriculum in Nutrition Science. The successful candidate will teach both undergraduate and graduate classes. Applicant’s research should include cutting-edge basic, translational, and (or) clinical studies. Strong opportunities exist to conduct interdisciplinary research within our signature areas (Calcium, Vitamin D, and Bone Health; Botanicals and Bioactives for Health; Appetite, Metabolism, and Obesity; and Cancer Prevention); other HHS units; and campus-wide emphasis areas (e.g. obesity, gerontology, children/adolescents, disease prevention, imaging, engineering). All applicants must have a PhD in Nutrition Science or closely related field, or MD, postdoctoral research experience, a strong publication record, and either demonstrated (Associate Professor) or potential (Assistant Professor) to obtain external research funding. Opportunities for professional development/collaboration/pilot funding exist within the NIH-supported Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (indianactsi.org/), Purdue Graduate School (gradschool.purdue.edu), the Ingestive Behavior Research Center (purdue.edu/dp/ibrc/), the A.H. Ismail Center for Health, Exercise, and Nutrition (cla.purdue.edu/ismail/), Discovery Park (purdue.edu/discoverypark/), the Center on Aging and the Life Course (purdue.edu/aging/), and over 100 other Centers at Purdue (dagon.admin.purdue.edu/cgi-bin/ci.cgi). The candidate chosen will participate in graduate education as a member of the Interdepartmental Nutrition Program (INP, cfs.purdue.edu/fn/) and/or the Purdue University Interdisciplinary Life Sciences PhD program (PULSe, gradschool.purdue.edu/PULSe/index.cfm). Send ALL of the following materials to Kimberly Buhman, PhD, 700 W. State St., Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907-2059; [email protected]: curriculum vitae (including funding record); three reference letters; and descriptions of future research goals and teaching interests. Application review will begin on September 16, 2013, and continue until the position is filled. A background check will be required for employment in this position. Purdue Univ. is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access /Affirmative Action Employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.
Posted on: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 19:11:31 +0000
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