Research Faculty
Ohio State University
Research Faculty
Ohio State University
Public research university in Columbus, OH
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The Division of Rheumatology and Immunology at The Ohio State University College of Medicine seeks a highly motivated scientist who focuses their research on the study of rheumatic autoimmune diseases to expand the current research program. This position is supported by an endowed professorship. The rank is open and will depend on the candidate’s research accomplishments. The successful applicant must have MD or MD/PhD or their equivalent. Candidates should have a strong track record, depending on their academic rank, of high-level publications and ongoing robust peer-reviewed research funding. A highly competitive recruiting package is available.
The Division of Rheumatology faculty members are involved in all phases of medical research, from the lab bench to the bedside and back. The Division offers a highly collaborative environment that integrates basic immunology, translational science, and clinical investigation. Key areas of research strength include, but are not limited to:
Faculty benefit from access to robust clinical populations, biobanking resources, NIH-funded rheumatology investigators, and extensive division run research facilities and institutional core facilities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties for this position include writing and publishing research in high quality peer reviewed, scientific journals; attending and making presentations of research at national and international scientific conferences; and developing national and international scholarly reputation. In addition to instructing and mentoring junior scientists, doctoral and postdoctoral students, medical students, and residents and fellow trainees, this position participates in department, college, and university committees and initiatives. The position also conceptualizes, plans, designs, implements, and conducts research studies in the area of rheumatic autoimmune diseases; develops and writes grant proposals to maintain funding to support research program; and obtains and maintains NIH R01 or equivalent funding.
Requirements:
Division overview:
The division offers a dynamic environment of academic excellence, high quality patient care and robust research activity with one clear goal: improve the lives of patients. The division has several highly specialized multi-disciplinary clinics focused on a variety of autoimmune diseases as well as a research program that is focused on immune regulation and the microbiome. Particular emphasis is placed on disease mechanisms in systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and myositis. Our research is funded by grants from the National Institutes of Health, from foundations, and from grateful patients.
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Clinical faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with titles of assistant professor-clinical, associate professor-clinical and professor-clinical. These faculty will have earned a doctor of medicine (MD), doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field. Clinical faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of three to five years. They may be reappointed to successive terms. Their principal career focus is the delivery of exemplary clinical care, and may include teaching, and/or research.
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Research Faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of research assistant professor, research associate professor, or research professor. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Research faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of one to five years. Their principal career focus is research.
The Ohio State University College of Medicine
The Ohio State University College of Medicine, with more than 5,000 learners, is the only academic medical center in central Ohio. Ranked as the 28th Best Medical School – Research, 40th Best Medical School – Primary Care, it is known nationwide for curricular innovation, pioneering research, and outstanding patient care at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. With more than 2,600 faculty members, the college comprises 20 clinical departments, eight basic science departments and a School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.
The Wexner Medical Center
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center consists of The Ohio State University Health System, the College of Medicine, the Health Sciences Library and the Faculty Group Practice. The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is committed to providing world-class care. At the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, we're proud to be celebrating our 31st consecutive year ranked in the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list. This year, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center has 10 nationally ranked specialties out of 15 and two selected as high performing. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center as the top hospital in Columbus. The Wexner Medical Center is rated as high performing in 14 out of 20 common procedures and conditions, including abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, aortic valve surgery, heart attack, heart bypass surgery and heart failure.
The University
Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
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