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Department: Location: Belknap CampusTime Type: Full timeWorker Type: Regular Term (Fixed Term)Job Req ID: R108859Position Description: Dr. Cheri Levinson is currently accepting applications for Research Assistant Professor.
This PhD-level, research-track (non-tenure track) faculty member will work closely with Dr. Levinson to expand our lab's scientific portfolio by collaboratively writing grants, leading and co-leading intervention, intensive longitudinal data, implementation, and technology development projects aligned with the lab's mission and contributing to mentorship of students and staff. This is a grant funded position with continued employment contingent on grant renewals. This position is funded through a grant for one year and subject to the availability of funds. Teaching and clinical work is available as desired.
The Research Assistant Professor position would be an excellent fit for a mission-driven, team-oriented, experienced clinical scientist who may not want to independently direct and manage a research lab as sole PI, but is excited about taking on a collaborative leadership role to propel our lab's scientific mission, primarily by serving as PI, MPI or Co-I on grant submissions and large-scale projects. The start date is negotiable (ideally Fall 2026), and the position would be hybrid, with some time working in-person at our lab in Louisville. Possibility for remote work can be considered.
Interested candidates must apply online as well as send a CV and cover letter (describing your interest and fit for the position, as well as how you intend to apply your expertise and experiences to forwarding the lab's mission) directly to cheri.levinson@louisville.edu. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Please feel free to reach out with any questions about this opportunity.
EAT LAB - About (louisvilleeatlab.com) The Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) Laboratory has a six-pronged mission, all of which center on improving the lives of those with eating disorders. Our mission is to (a) conduct cutting-edge research to develop novel treatments for eating disorders, (b) provide high-quality, evidence-based treatment for eating disorders (c) train the next generation of eating disorder researchers and clinicians, (d) distribute scientifically-based prevention programs across the community, (e) advocate for more awareness, better treatment, and services for eating disorders, and (f) work toward a more equitable and inclusive future that alleviates barriers to accessing high-quality treatment, prevention, and research for underserved populations.
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