Tenure-Track Assistant Professor for Division of Transplantation Surgery
The Ohio State University
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Posted: 12-Sep-24
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: R114456
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Position Overview
The Department of Surgery, Division of Abdominal Transplantation at the Ohio State University currently has an opportunity for tenure-track faculty at the Assistant Professor level with research interests related to transplant immunology; responsible for contributing to a cohesive transplant immunology program, collaborating with other leaders in immunology to develop an integrated enterprise immunology presence; serves as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator on sponsored research grants and on original research projects; conceptualizes, plans, designs, implements and conducts research studies in the area of transplant immunology; develops and writes grant proposals to seek and obtain funding to support research program; secures and maintains NIH R01 or equivalent funding; writes and publishes research in high quality peer reviewed, scientific journals; attends and makes presentations of research at national and international scientific conferences; develops national and international scholarly reputation; instructs and mentors junior scientists, doctoral and postdoctoral students, medical students, residents and fellow trainees; participates in division, department, college and university committees and initiatives.
Key Words: Immunology, Ischemia-reperfusion, oxidative stress, innate and adaptive immunity
This position is 100% research.
Duties and Responsibilities
Conceptualizes, plans, designs, implements and conducts research studies in the area of transplant immunology; develops and writes grant proposals to seek and obtain extramural funding to support research program; obtains and maintains NIH R01 or equivalent funding;
Writes and publishes research in high quality peer reviewed, scientific journals; attends and makes presentations of research at national and international scientific conferences; develops national and international scholarly reputation;
Instructs and mentors junior scientists, doctoral and postdoctoral students, medical students, residents and fellow trainees; participates in department, college and university committees and initiatives.
Requirements
PhD or MD/PhD in an applicable field
Postdoctoral research experience in basic science research and transplant immunology required, with considerable experience in immune activation and immune tolerance
Proven ability to write scientific reports and publish in scientific, peer-reviewed journals preferred
Current, active extramural grant funding (equivalent to NIH R01)
Academic experience a plus
Qualify for academic appointment at the Assistant Professor level Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with previous training and experience
Department/Division Overview The Department of Surgery, led by Dr. Timothy Pawlik, boasts a broad array of clinical, research and educational opportunities. The department is home to multiple R01 funded researchers, several training grants, and with over $15.5M in NIH funding, was ranked #11 in the Blue Ridge Rankings among departments of surgery nationally. Our investigators collectively occupy over 25,000 square feet of laboratory space within and around the medical center campus.
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center recently celebrated 12,000 solid organ transplants since its first transplant, a kidney, 56 years ago. To put this milestone into perspective, out of the 250 active transplant centers in the United States, our Comprehensive Transplant Center is among the top 7% for all-time volume, ranking No. 17. Our physicians hold leadership positions in national transplant organizations, including the United Network for Organ Sharing and the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, working to advance the science, practice and policy of organ transplantation.
How to Apply To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include cover letter and Curriculum Vita. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Anna Godwin, Research Faculty Recruiter, anna.godwin@osumc.edu
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