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Research Assistant Professor - Internal Medicine (Physical Activity and Weight Management)

Company

University of Kansas Medical Center

Location

Kansas City, Missouri

Posted

July 21, 2026

Position Overview

Description

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Job Duties

Administration

  • Manage the day-to-day activities for the Kansas Weight Management Programs. This includes strategic planning, personnel management, budget, continuing education
  • Implement behavioral strategies and oversee program expansion at KUMC, Greater Kansas City, and rural Kansas.
  • Develop and integrate KWMP with medical conditions for specialty programs (e.g., liver, cardiovascular).
  • Develop and supervise externally funded clinical trials through KWMP.

  • Research

  • Develop and maintain an externally funded research agenda.
  • Present and publish scientific findings in peer-reviewed forums.
  • Develop collaborations at KUMC/KU and other academic and private entities.

  • Education and Service

  • Lead the behavioral component of KWMP.
  • Mentor graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and early-career investigators.
  • Participate in thesis and di...
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