Vice Chair of Research (T/TT)
University of Missouri - Columbia (MU)
Columbia, MO
Full-time
Education
Posted on May 2, 2024
Job Description
The University of Missouri School of Medicine (MU SOM), Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine is seeking an innovative and motivated Vice Chair of Research to create and sustain a culture of research within the department. The Vice Chair of Research will be provided opportunities to mentor clinical faculty, collaborate with various departments across campus, and build a robust clinical research program. The successful candidate may be eligible for the Russell D. and Mary B. Shelden Missouri Professorship in Anesthesiology.
Looking to the future we have recently made a huge investment in research, particularly in the fields of cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, and neurosciences. For example, the NextGen Precision Health Institute is a $220 million, 265,000 square-foot research facility in which scientists and clinicians can collaborate with experts across various disciplines. The institute is equipped for every step of the translational research process and houses a MAGNETOM Terra 7 Tesla (7T) MRI scanner, PET/CT, Cryo-EM and high-resolution electron microscopy, Clinical Translational Science Unit, Integrated informatics and data analytics spaces, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) spaces for pilot-scale manufacturing, and clean rooms for tissue engineering and device fabrication.
Key Responsibilities:
• Establish and develop an anesthesia-focused clinical research program
• Collaborate with basic scientists and clinicians within MU SOM as well as various colleges across MU campus
Productivity Expectations:
• Secure NIH funding or other extramural funding
• Produce high-impact publications
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: PhD, PhD/DVM, or MD/DO
Candidates will be evaluated on: a focus on anesthesia in Pharmacology & Physiology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Cardiovascular, Cancer, and Neurosciences. A demonstrated track record of obtaining extramural funding.
Application Materials
CV and any other applicable documents regarding career.
Community Information
Columbia, Mo., is known as an ideal college town, combining small-town comforts, community spirit and low cost of living with big-city culture, activities and resources. Home to nationally renowned public schools and other colleges and educational centers, Columbia is packed with restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.
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This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website athttp://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits
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