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Title: Professor Dept: Nutrition Position Number: 14241 This Position Was Last Updated: 4/28/2009 |
Responsibilities: Professor The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) Professor position available, located at the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis, NC UNCG invites applications and nominations for a Full Professor position (with tenure), to join The UNCG Center for Research Excellence in Bioactive Food Components located at the North Carolina Research Campus (NCRC) in Kannapolis, NC (near Charlotte; ~70 miles SW of Greensboro). The successful applicant will have the opportunity to build an innovative research program focused on the role of bioactive components of foods in preventing or treating obesity or related chronic diseases. State-of-the art facilities supporting genomic, proteomic, and metabolomic biotechnologies are available. The major responsibilities of this position are to 1) conduct highly-competitive, independent research, 2) obtain significant external funding, 3) develop the UNCG component of the NCRC, and 4) mentor post-docs and graduate students. Applicants for this position will broadly focus on fundamental research questions that enhance our basic understanding of the contribution of dietary components in promoting health. The appointee will be expected to have a strong record of excellence in research, and to have proven his/her ability to develop and apply novel concepts in molecular, cellular or systems biology and physiology. The UNCG Center for Research Excellence in Bioactive Food Components is part of a newly-established research network at the NCRC. NCRC co-locates scientists from a number of the UNC system universities, including UNCG. North Carolina Central University, UNC Charlotte, UNC at Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University, Appalachian State University, and North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University, as well as Duke University. Work will be conducted in an interdisciplinary research environment with scientists from the above institutions in the disciplines of Plant Biology, Nutrition, Phytochemistry, Physiology, and Pharmaceutical and Medical Sciences. Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Nutrition or related scientific discipline is required. Applicants must have experience leading a highly competitive, independent research program, and a strong record of external research funding. Candidates exploring the health benefits of dietary components and/or functional foods using approaches such as, but not limited to, advanced quantitative biochemical and/or biophysical techniques, quantitative cell biology and regulatory processes, cell and animal models, or bioinformatics, are encouraged to apply. The successful applicants must also possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere, and desire to work in this novel academic research environment. Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Contact: Applicants must submit a letter of application explaining their interest in the position, as well as a description of their research program, curriculum vitae, reprints of five (5) recent research publications, and the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least five (5) professional references. All application materials should be mailed to: Dr. Wei Jia, Chair of the Search Committee, The UNCG Center for Research Excellence in Bioactive Food Components, Department of Nutrition, 500 Laureate Way, Suite 4226, Kannapolis, NC 28081. Letters of recommendation will be collected later in the process. The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is committed to equality of employment opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or creed. Moreover, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is committed to recruitment and advancing women and minorities at all faculty/staff levels. EEO/AA Salary: Salary and research support packages are highly competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Effective Date: December 1, 2009 or until position filled |