Nutrition and Obesity Research Director

2 weeks ago


Birmingham, Alabama, United States University of Alabama at Birmingham Full time
Job Opportunity

We are seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the position of Director of the Nutrition and Obesity Research Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. This is a full-time, 12-month faculty appointment with a tenure track rank commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the promotion of Nutrition and Obesity research
  • Direct the center's enrichment program
  • Recruit and mentor investigators
  • Oversee the collaborative research efforts of the center
Requirements

Minimum qualifications include a medical degree or a doctoral degree and established research in nutrition, metabolism, and/or obesity. The ideal candidate will have an established record of academic excellence, mentoring, scientific leadership, and research in nutrition, metabolism, and/or obesity.

About the Department

The Department of Nutrition Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is a thriving academic department with a strong research focus. We have a robust portfolio of extramural research funding, host two NIDDK-supported centers, and serve as a clinical center for the NIH consortium study, Nutrition for Precision Health. We offer numerous nutrition-related education programs, including an undergraduate major and minor, a broad portfolio of masters degrees, a doctoral program, and a dietetic internship, and direct three NIH-funded T-32 training programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.



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