Research Assistant Professor - Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine (sarcopenia and cachexia)

Organization: Medicine, Gerontology & Geriatric Medicine

Title: Research Assistant Professor – Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine (sarcopenia and cachexia)

Position Description: The Division of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, Department of Medicine, at the University of Washington invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Research Assistant Professor (non-tenure eligible), with an anticipated start date of March 2027. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will be expected to devote the majority of their work towards research and discovery in gerontology, focusing on sarcopenia and cachexia. The candidate will be expected to apply for and receive grant funding to support this effort, and to publish their findings. University of Washington faculty are expected to engage in teaching, research, and service. Research Assistant Professors are eligible for multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1–June 30), where faculty are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period, meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off. The base salary range for this position at the Research Assistant Professor rank will be $7,917–$8,750 per month ($95,004–$105,000 per year) commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. The Division of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine is a collaborative, multidisciplinary community of more than 50 faculty, fellows, researchers, and staff working across five major clinical sites in Seattle: UW Medical Center–Montlake, Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center–Northwest, the VA Puget Sound Health Care System, and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. Our mission is to integrate excellence in clinical care, research, and education. We are recognized for strong research productivity, publishing in high-impact journals across the field of gerontology. Committed to a collaborative and inclusive environment, we advance innovation through strategic research infrastructure while delivering equitable, high-quality care to the communities we serve.

Qualifications: Applicants for this position must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• PhD (or foreign equivalent) in rehabilitation science or related field
• Instructions: Applications must be submitted via Interfolio. The position will remain open until filled.
• Applications should include the following materials:
• A cover letter of no more than 1 page detailing your interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experiences
• A curriculum vitae
• Contact information for at least 3 referees who are prepared to provide letters of recommendation upon request.
• Applicants should articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans in research, teaching, mentoring, patient care, and/or service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.

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