Obesity Researcher, Preventive Medicine- Assistant/ Associate Professor, College

Job Description - Obesity Researcher, Preventive Medicine- Assistant/ Associate Professor, College of Medicine (24000001NM) The Department of Preventive Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is seeking highly motivated applicants with well-documented expertise in obesity research to join a successful research program in a full-time, tenure-track, Assistant or Associate Professor position. The Department of Preventive Medicine, with over 20 full-time faculty members, is a highly collaborative and transdisciplinary department that includes expertise in preventive medicine, biostatistics, epidemiology, behavioral research, community outreach, and clinical studies. UTHSC is a major medical and research center, with four campuses spanning the State of Tennessee, and employs more than 4,600 people on its faculty, staff, and not-for-profit corporation faculty practice groups. This search is seeking candidates with interest in obesity/weight loss who conduct lifestyle intervention research with emphasis on Behavior Change, Nutrition, and/or physical activity. This position is based on the main UTHSC campus located in Memphis, TN. Obesity and its related comorbidities are highly prevalent in the MidSouth region; candidates who bring a successful and promising record of competitive research are highly preferred. Our organizational culture is highly collaborative, emphasizing multidisciplinary approaches to improving health. Candidates who have a strong desire to collaborate with other faculty, community members and organizations, healthcare systems, and government agencies to develop, implement and test interventions to improve the health of communities most affected by obesity are encouraged to apply. The selected candidate will have numerous opportunities to conduct investigator-initiated research and initiate and lead ancillary studies with projects in the Department that include obesity, cardiovascular, cancer, dietary intake and physical activity outcomes data like the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) and Look AHEAD (a weight-loss study for individuals with diabetes). The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to collaborate on currently funded initiatives to address obesity including the 'Managing Obesity by Leveraging Health Information Technology to Lower Cancer Risk.' Although this is primarily a research position, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the other missions of the Department of Preventive Medicine through teaching, mentoring students, and departmental service. This position comes with a competitive start-up package, state salary support, and excellent benefits through the state of Tennessee, and protected time to pursue his/her research program. He/she will receive a full-time, tenure track faculty position in the Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine. Secondary appointments in other departments are also available. Qualifications: PhD, DrPH, MD or equivalent terminal degree in social/behavioral sciences, nutrition, epidemiology, exercise science, nursing and/or medicine with emphasis in obesity research is required. Preference will be given to candidates who hold a board certification/licensure where applicable (i.e., RD, LDN, NP, MD). Has a record of peer-reviewed publications and other scholarly activity. Has potential to obtain extramural funding (i.e., NIH R01 awards or equivalent). Excellent oral and written communication skills. Application Instructions: Interested applicants should electronically submit a copy of their curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing research interests and teaching experience, and at least three contacts for recommendation letters with Taleo application. Review of Material: Confidential review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the appointment is made. Submit applications (i.e., a letter of interest, a complete CV, and contact information for three references) at The University of Tennessee Health Science Center job posting website. The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA/V institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services.

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