Posting Details

Posting Information

Posting Number PG194931EP

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title William R. Kenan, Jr. Distinguished Chair in Translational Science & Medicine

Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with Education and Experience

Work Schedule Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Job Location Raleigh, NC

Department College Of Veterinary Medicine

About The Department

The NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine ( CVM ) is nationally and internationally known for leadership in comparative medicine and the ability to translate excellence in research, service, and training from animals to human health issues. The College succeeds by leveraging faculty access to our state-of-the-art veterinary teaching hospital, which serves over 32,000 veterinary patients a year, and close collaborations with the medical schools at Duke University, the University of North Carolina, and the North Carolina Research Triangle Park, containing numerous pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

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What we offer:

- Medical , Dental , and Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement Programs
- Disability Plans
- Life Insurance
- Accident Plan
- Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
- 12 Holidays Each Year
- Tuition and Academic Assistance
- And so much more

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership ,



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Essential Job Duties

North Carolina State University invites applications for the position of the William R. Kenan, Jr. Distinguished Chair in Translational Science & Medicine in the College of Veterinary Medicine. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to advance human and animal health and welfare through the application of the most current research techniques addressing complex medical problems at one of the nation’s leading colleges of veterinary medicine. We are seeking a dynamic and transformational scientist to join our research teams. The William R. Kenan, Jr. Distinguished Chair in Translational Science & Medicine will join and strengthen our research teams to provide transformational knowledge in comparative medicine and biomedical sciences. The discipline of interest for this position is expected to highlight and expand on already existing research strengths within the College of Veterinary Medicine, opening new frontiers in research and training for the future.

The William R. Kenan, Jr.



Distinguished Chair in Translational Science & Medicine will enhance the CVM’s abilities and expand our reach. The Professor will synergize with existing faculty to build an internationally-recognized program focused on developing integrated research methodology that improves medical care, particularly around the College and University’s current research strengths in infectious disease, genetics, gastroenterology, aging, regenerative medicine, cell, and neurobiology, amongst others. This individual will play an active role in training veterinary and graduate students by providing new perspectives on translational science and medicine.

- Apply cutting-edge scientific knowledge and techniques to develop impactful solutions for complex medical issues in humans and animals.
- Support and encourage leadership in comparative medicine; promote the ability to transfer excellence in research, service, and training from animals to human health.
- Leverage faculty access to our state-of-the-art veterinary teaching hospital to foster close collaborations between the CVM and other NC State groups, the medical schools at Duke and the University of North Carolina, and the North Carolina Research Triangle Park.
- Serve as an advocate for enhancing the abilities, visibility, and reach of the CVM’s research program and growing translational impact.
- Synergize with existing faculty to build an internationally recognized program focused on developing integrated research methodology that improves medical care, particularly around the College and University’s current strengths.
- Play an active role in training veterinary and graduate students by providing

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