There is an immediate opening at the Assistant Professor level within the center for Human Nutrition at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center located in Denver. The position is for a faculty member to manage a basic sciences Laboratory funded by an NIH grant to study animal models of dietary obesity in rats. The tasks involved include conducting experiments involving dietary and physical activity interventions in rats to examine effects on energy metabolism, insulin sensitivity and body composition. The individual will be expected to help conduct and oversee experiments, manage the laboratory budget and supervise laboratory staff.
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
We seek an enthusiastic person who can work collaboratively as part of a team of other scientists. The successful candidate must be well organized and motivated with good communication skills. It is expected that this individual will be successful in attracting independent research funding in the future. C-225, Denver CO 80262.