Cincinnati Children's · 2 weeks ago
Pulmonary Biology -- Assistant or Associate Professor - Research
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelCincinnati Children's Research Foundation is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor in the Division of Pulmonary Biology. The role involves leading a research program focused on lung biology while integrating AI and genomic techniques, mentoring faculty and students, and managing research funding.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Lead a robust research program in foundational lung biology areas
Embrace and apply AI and genomic methodologies to enhance and diversify research
Strengthen the division's comprehensive understanding of lung cell lineages, including epithelial, endothelial, mesenchymal, and immune cells
Provide mentorship to faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and students, enriching the academic and research environment
Effectively manage research funding and contribute to the division’s resource development
Conduct research both independently and collaboratively that is often dependent upon or associated with other ongoing research projects or is service related
Ensure that all research functions operate at the highest level of quality, while maintaining fiscal soundness
May contribute toward a major research or teaching training program(s)
Participate in mentoring graduate students, post-doctoral and research fellows, residents, and students to be involved in functions related to the research mission
Demonstrate advancing contributions to research and teaching including: recognition as a teacher, role model and mentor internally; may lead research, teaching, training program; outside recognition of research or teaching as demonstrated by local and/or regional; contributes toward the development and direction of research and/or educational program at the division, department or system level
Recognized within the department as a role model in mentoring students and trainees
Complete evaluations for students, residents and peers
Maintain currency in field through continuing education, literature and seminars
Enhance professional knowledge by attending seminars and professional meetings
Implement knowledge into research
Participates in program development for service and/or administration as evidenced by one of the following: make contributes to the development of a research or educational programs or take a role in the direction of a research area or division; or provide consultation on a specific program development; or participates in performance improvement programs or on divisional, departmental, or research committees (i.e., IRB); participates in local or regional research/scientific affairs through membership in societies or specialty governing boards
May take a role in the development of departmental policies, procedures and standards
Promote interpersonal and intrapersonal relationships and encourage team concepts
Assist in the development and implementation of long and short term goals and objectives and ensures that they are appropriate to the Division
Complete evaluations for students, residents and peers
Coordinate, evaluate and manage annual fiscal operating and equipment budgets
Conduct fiscal analysis and monitor fiscal utilization of scope of services
Participates in scholarly activities
Responsible for initiating, soliciting, and coordinating new well-designed research projects that have potential for external funding
Present experimental results at scientific meetings
Applies advanced training in research methods to design and conduct clinical research on various areas of clinical specialty
Collaborate and write major grant proposals that will result in substantial extramural support
Seek and receive sustained and substantial support from local, regional and/or national sources such as the NIH and NSF either as principal investigator or as a co-investigator
Participate in collaborative research projects through interactions with researchers as well as individuals from other divisions/departments
Publish results of your research via independent and collaborative writings
Propose research and manage the development, implementation and assessment of long and short term goals and objectives
Maintain Quality Control programs; ensure that Quality Control Checks are conducted and records are maintained on each procedure
Define and review performance criteria for quality control, proficiency testing and reporting of test results
Assure that corrective action is taken and documented on all unaccepted control and proficiency testing results
Qualification
Required
PhD and/or MD with significant experience in lung biology or a closely related field applicable to lung biology
Established track record of research funding and significant publications
Demonstrated mentorship and research training experience
Interest in integrating AI and genomics into lung biology research
Benefits
Medical coverage starting day one of employment.
Competitive retirement plans
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Expansive employee discount programs through our many community partners
Shift Differential, Weekend Differential, and Weekend Option Pay Programs for qualified positions
Support through Employee Resource Groups such as African American Professionals Advisory Council, Asian Cultural and Professional Group, EQUAL - LGBTQA Resource Group, Juntos - Hispanic/Latin Resource Group, Veterans and Military Family Advocacy Network, and Young Professionals (YP) Resource Group
Physical and mental health wellness programs
Relocation assistance available for qualified positions
Benefits may vary based on FTE Status and Position Type
Company
Cincinnati Children's
Cincinnati Children’s, a nonprofit academic medical center established in 1883, offers services from well-child care to treatment for the most rare and complex conditions.
Founded in 1883
10001+ employees
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Funding
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2023-04-20Grant· $5M
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