Research Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology

University of Cincinnati
parental leave, paid time off, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
Nov 09, 2024
Research Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology *Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors* > http://bit.ly/UCEMPL Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University's overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati. Job Overview As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine's doctors are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Anesthesiology is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. With world-class research, teaching and medical practice opportunities, why not choose the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine? The laboratory of Dr. Zhang in the Department of Anesthesiology is hiring a full-time Research Assistant Professor in a highly collaborative team and a vibrant pain research center that performs cutting edge neuroscience and pain research. The laboratory integrates in vivo/in vitro electrophysiology, in vivo/in vitro calcium imaging, and molecular genetics to understand neurological mechanisms of pain. The laboratory is also interested in clinical research on pain. Essential Functions Assist the PI in the development and implementation of research projects, data collection and analysis for grant and paper submission, write and submit papers. Other duties associated with this position are contributions to the intellectual environment of the lab by participating in lab meetings, relevant journal clubs, attending seminars, and training students and fellows. Minimum Requirements The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in neuroscience, biology, or related biomedical science field with at least 3 years post-doctoral training experience. Additional Qualifications Considered The candidate should demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Extensive knowledge in neuroscience and experience with rodent models are prerequisites. A background in clinical research and/or experience with Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes is advantageous. Animal behavioral testing, animal surgical skills, and prior experience in manuscript and grant writing are ideal. Application Information Questions related to this position should be sent to Dr. Jun-Ming Zhang, Professor & Vice Chair, Endowed Chair in Anesthesia Research & Education, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Cincinnati (jun-ming.zhang@uc.edu). Compensation and Benefits UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE. Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience. Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program. Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans. Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave. Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents. Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services. As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP). To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html. FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu. The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer. REQ:96184 SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE Research Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology Date: Nov 18, 2024 Location: Cincinnati, OH, US Facility: Main Campus Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati Job Segment:** Medical Research, Clinical Research, Anesthesia, Research Assistant, Healthcare, Research