Physician-scientist faculty positions in Cardiovascular Science and Medicine - VTCSOM

Overview

• Applicant eligibility requirements include : an earned medical degree (and preferably a Ph.D.); postdoctoral research experience, research fellowship or a combined clinical and research fellowship;
• a record of significant accomplishment of biomedical research innovation and productivity as demonstrated through high quality impactful publications in leading scientific and / or medical journals;

and a record of funding. Candidates considered for positions at the associate or full professor rank are expected to have substantial active extramural research funding, particularly from the NIH or other federal agencies, foundations and / or industry.

The position will include both research and clinical duties with a primary emphasis of effort commitment to research. The focus of cardiovascular research is open and may utilize a basic, translational and / or clinical approach, using tools of molecular or genetic science, cell biology, pharmacology, physiology / biophysics, computational modeling, AI and / or epidemiology and population health science.

Specific areas of interest for growth include : i) cardio-oncology; ii) arrhythmogenesis; and iii) ischemic heart disease with either genetic or environmental etiology.

Successful candidates will be expected to maintain a high-quality, extramurally-funded research program, and either maintain or develop high-profile national / global recognition as leaders in their respective fields of cardiovascular science and medicine.

They will also be expected to lead a sub-specialty clinic in their areas of specialization and contribute to the training / mentoring of graduate and medical students as well as residents and fellows.

A highly competitive salary, new state of the art space, major core instrumentation and start-up package will be provided and for early career faculty, considerable career mentorship and support will be provided.

Virginia Tech recognizes the critical importance of diverse teams of scholars. It seeks to diversify its faculty along multiple dimensions, bringing talent, experience and insights from multiple perspectives to work together in collaborative teams to solve the most pressing challenges in the biomedical and health sciences.

Virginia Tech is a public global land-grant university, committed to research, teaching and learning, and outreach to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world.

Facility Description

One of the largest hospitals in the state, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital (CRMH) is a 703-bed hospital with an additional 60-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

The facility recently completed a large expansion project, adding a new Emergency Department, Labor and Delivery unit and the Carilion Clinic Children's Hospital complete with a Pediatric Emergency Room.

Now in it's second century of providing premiere healthcare services, CRMH also features a Level I trauma center. In addition to offering high-tech services, the hospital is home to 26 Graduate Medical Education Programs affiliated with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, University of Virginia and Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Patients have access to nearby specialty clinics, family medical centers, and a host of personalized treatment options, making this the region's most comprehensive group of healthcare providers.

Location Description

The Roanoke Valley is a metro area of 300,000, and has consistently been rated among the best places to live in the nation and features exceptional schools, low cost of living, inexpensive real estate, and abundant outdoor activities in an exceptional setting along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, Smith Mountain Lake, and surrounding areas.

Located at the southern tip of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, easy interstate access allows for a few hours driving distance to the Atlantic Ocean beaches and major metropolitan areas.

Community Description

The Roanoke Valley is a metropolitan area of more than 300,000, nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Roanoke has amenities that you'd expect from a dynamic urban center, without losing the charming feeling of a smaller place.

Expansion Management named Roanoke Valley one of its Five-Start Communities for quality of life. The ranking is based on a reasonable cost of living, affordable housing, low crime, excellent transportation access, good public schools, proximity to community colleges and universities, and educated workforce and low taxes.

• Mild weather and four seasons
• Bike the Blue Ridge Parkway and hike the legendary Appalachian Trail
• Boating, camping, swimming at Smith Mountain Lake, 500 miles of shoreline
• Theater, symphony, ballet, opera, fine arts, and museums
• Two hours to ski resorts, with chalets or five-star lodging
• US Department of Education has recognized Roanoke Valley Schools for being among the nation's best.
• Roanoke County, Roanoke City and Salem City school systems have Advanced Placement classes and the international Baccaulareate program.
• Nationally ranked & internationally acclaimed colleges and universities
• The National Civic League named Roanoke an All-American City six times
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