Nutritional Sciences at the University of Missouri-Columbia
 

Open Positions in Nutrition & Health Sciences

FACULTY POSITIONS – TRANSLATIONAL OBESITY/METABOLIC SYNDROME/DIABETES RESEARCH
University of Missouri
Departments of Nutrition & Health Sciences / Medical Pharmacology and Physiology

The Department of Nutrition & Health Sciences and the Department of Medical Pharmacology and Physiology, University of Missouri invite applications from investigators whose interests focus on obesity and its complications.  The newly expanded Department of Nutrition & Health Sciences now spans three colleges within the University and has a mission focused on an interdisciplinary approach to the obesity epidemic.  The University is noted for interdisciplinary research programs. We are seeking outstanding clinician scientists or non-clinician scientists with translational research programs.  Preference will be given for candidates seeking an appointment at the rank of assistant professor, but outstanding investigators may be considered at the rank of associate or full professor.

Position qualifications include a MD/PhD, MD or a PhD with postdoctoral experience and a translational research focus.  Successful applicants will have or develop an outstanding research program and contribute to School of Medicine teaching activities.  Involvement in campus-wide research initiatives relative to obesity, cardiovascular biology, exercise, metabolism, cell signaling and nutrition is desirable. Located midway between St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is a vibrant university town that is consistently ranked among the top small cities to live in America.

Please send a curriculum vitae, a narrative of research and educational interests, and the names and contact information of three references to:

Chair, Nutrition/MPP Search Committee
Department of Nutrition & Health Sciences
School of Medicine/HES/CAFNR
217 Gwynn Hall
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO 65211
Or by electronic submission (strongly preferred) to: umchesnsjobs@missouri.edu 

Active review of applications will begin October 15, 2008 and the search will continue until the positions are filled.

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