Post Doctoral Fellow - Poison Control Center

Description

West Virginia University Health Science Center is currently accepting applications for a Post Doctoral Fellow with the WV Poison Control Center

About the Opportunity

Academic Clinical Toxicology Fellowship

The West Virginia Poison Center (WVPC) is seeking applications for a 12-month or 24-month (depending on amount of experience prior to fellowship) post-graduate training opportunity for a residency-trained Doctor of Pharmacy who is interested in a career in toxicology in an academic environment.

The fellow is expected to contribute in the areas of teaching, service / leadership, and research, as described below, in order to complete all credentialing requirements as outlined by the American Board of Applied Toxicology.

All activities will be under the supervision and guidance of the Executive Director / Clinical Director of the WV Poison Center who is faculty with the West Virginia University (WVU) School of Pharmacy.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including :

• 13 paid holidays ( staff holiday calendar )
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
• 18 sick days per year

for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments.

Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)

• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits (this position is a benefits-eligible non-classified staff position)
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks.

Looking for more retirement benefits information ? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.

Wellness programs

What you'll do : Teaching :

Teaching :

• Participate in didactic and practicum class development and implementation for the PharmD program at the WVU School of Pharmacy.
• Co-precept 4th Year PharmD students on rotation at the WVPC.
• Develop and present large group lectures and continuing education programs for health care students and health care professionals in West Virginia.
• Participate in the training and continuing education of Poison Information Specialists (SPI's) at the WVPC.

Service / Leadership :

• Develop advanced clinical toxicology knowledge and practice skills by participating in WVPC emergency call services (working WVPC shifts to answer emergency calls) and consultation activities while completing independent and directed learning activities.
• Advance clinical toxicology and Poison Center services through advocacy and participation in poison prevention and poison center awareness programs and business meetings.
• Participate as a peer reviewer for journal articles or meeting abstract submissions related to clinical toxicology topics.
• Develop and implement quality assurance projects for the WVPC
• Key participant in administration functions related to SPI scheduling, payroll, and supervision.
• Serve on at least one clinical toxicology-related national committee.

Scholarship / Research :

Develop and complete two research projects related to the scholarship of teaching and learning, and present at a professional meeting.

Fellow will also be expected to submit at least one manuscript to a peer-reviewed journal prior to the end of the fellowship.

• Submit at least one abstract to the North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology.
• Collaborate on grant writing and submissions for the WVPC.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist in West Virginia.
• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accredited institution.
• Completion of an ASHP-accredited residency program (PGY1 training accepted, however PGY2 in Critical Care or Emergency Medicine preferred).
• Displays interest in becoming a faculty member at a college of pharmacy.
• Demonstrates excellence in interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with others to accomplish programmatic objectives.
• Leadership position experience.
• Organizational, and time management skills.
• Strong self-learning skills

Requirements

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Three (3) letters of recommendation
• Due to the nature of this job, it may or may not require Medical Monitoring

About WVU

At West Virginia University, we leverage our talents and resources to create a better future for our state and the world.

As West Virginia's land-grant university, WVU has three campuses that touch each corner of the state. The WVU System includes 518 buildings on 15,880 acres, Extension Service offices in all 55 counties, ten experimental farms and four forests.

From the groundbreaking R1 research of our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs of WVU Potomac State in Keyser to the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley - the contributions of WVU employees directly impact the 1.

8 million people of West Virginia every day, no matter their role or position.

Service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation are the core values that unite Mountaineers, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to reach new heights.

After all, when you're a Mountaineer, impossible is just another mountain to climb.

Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic learning environment is core to WVU's academic mission. We welcome candidates who can contribute a range of ideas, approaches and experiences.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.

The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.

Job Posting

Mar 4, 2024

Posting Classification : FE / AP

Exemption Status : Exempt

Benefits Eligible : Yes

Schedule

Full-time