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Translational Clinical Investigator in Diabetes and Metabolism

Position Number: 6509704
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Medicine - Other Medicine

Translational Clinical Investigator in Diabetes and Metabolism

Details

The Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes in the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Utah is seeking outstanding applicants for academic faculty positions. We are interested in candidates who will expand our research programs in the areas of diabetes, obesity, and metabolism. The successful candidate will develop an independent, extramurally funded research program.

New faculty will be appointed in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes and will be members of the Diabetes and Metabolism Research Center (DMRC). The DMRC is an interdisciplinary center that unites clinicians, researchers, and educators to advance innovative research in diabetes and metabolic health across Utah and the Intermountain West. The DMRC includes more than 100 faculty members across multiple schools and departments and supports research through faculty recruitment, pilot grants, symposia, seminars, and training programs.

Successful applicants will have access to a wide range of resources, including the Utah Population Database and the Center for Clinical & Translational Science, as well as clinical data from the University of Utah Comprehensive Weight Management Program and the Utah Diabetes and Endocrinology Center. They will also be able to leverage programs supported by the Driving Out Diabetes Initiative, a strategic effort to reduce the burden of diabetes and its comorbidities through clinical, research, and community engagement. These programs include the Wellness Bus, Childhood Diabetes Prevention Programs, and the National Diabetes Prevention Program.

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must have a medical degree, be board-certified or board-eligible in Endocrinology, and eligible for a Utah Medical License. Candidates should have experience in pursuing independent research.

Preference will be given to applicants with a strong track record in their area of expertise, as evidenced by first or senior author scientific publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals, conference presentations, a history of successful program building, and recognition in the national and international diabetes and metabolism community.

Send inquiries to: Corrine K. Welt, MD, Professor of Medicine and Division Chief
c/o Debra Anderton at debra.anderton@hsc.utah.edu

Please apply online here - https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/187488
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The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, acceptance, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.

Department: 00236 - Endocrinology/Diabetes Researc
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Track Dependent on Qualifications
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Requisition Number: PRN03885F

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/187820

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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