Assistant or Associate Professor - Immunobiology

PURPOSE OF POSITION :

• To conduct research both independently and collaboratively.
• To participate in teaching; training; scholarly activities and / or service / administration.
• Responsible for initiating; soliciting; and coordinating well-designed research projects that have potential for external funding.
• May participate in activities to plan; direct; implement; coordinate and improve services and technical operations within the research activities of the organization.
• To work with Scientific Directors and colleagues to maximize the function of the organization's scientists and clinician-scientists.
• To provide; communicate and implement strategic; operational and programmatic plans and policies to achieve the mission;

vision and values of Cincinnati Children's.

REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research, Teaching and / or Training :
• 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.
• Participate in collaborative research projects through interactions with researchers as well as individuals from other divisions / departments.

Participate in mentoring graduate students, post-doctoral and research fellows, residents, and students to be involved in functions related to the research mission.

• Contributes to research and teaching including serving as a teacher, role model and mentor internally; participate in the development and direction of research and / or educational program at the division, department or system level.
• 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.

• Service and / or Administration :
• Lead the integration of existing programs and development & growth of a major initiative of the assigned department and / or program.
• Lead program development for service and / or administration as evidenced by contributions including leadership role in the development of innovative programs for research and / or patient care of educational purposes;
• significant leadership role in the direction of an academic division; leadership role in the medical center or university;

leadership role in regional & national professional societies, program committees and governing boards.

• Lead the development of departmental policies, procedures & standards.
• Serve as a role model of effective interpersonal & intrapersonal relationships & encourage team concepts.
• Develop & guide the implementation of long- & short-term goals & objectives & ensure that they are aligned to the Division & medical center strategic objectives.
• Serve in a leadership role in the Institute or medical center.
• Participate as a member of the leadership team in developing consensus in the various programs, approaches, issues & new initiatives within the

Department

• Scholarly Activity :
• Demonstrates on-going commitment to and participates in scholarly activities at an advanced level as evidenced by publication of original research investigation, educational research, clinical observations, reviews, chapters or books;

leadership role in research trials, and / or research investigations; membership on editorial boards or editorship of textbooks or journals.

• Applies advanced training in research methods to design and conduct clinical research on various areas of clinical specialty.
• Develop research programs in area of clinical specialty.
• Demonstrate effectiveness in securing grant funding of research initiatives and programs mentors and assist other faculty in grantsmanship.
• Develop and growth of new externally funded research initiatives.
• Develop a program that receives extramural support in the form of major grants from the National Institutes of Health or other sources.

Qualifications

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Required :

• PhD degree in a related scientific or research field
• Three years related experience in research field research and / or Lab experience assisting with the preparation of data for presentation at scientific meetings
• Assistant or Associate Professor appointment or eligibility required.

Preferred : Unique Skills

Unique Skills

• Interpersonal Communication
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Diversity
• Capable of relating to diverse age and demographic backgrounds.
• Analytical Ability
• Analytical ability required to evaluate data, and make judgments with regard to medical / surgical, and clinical research material.
• Organization / Prioritization
• Possess organization and prioritization abilities.
• Methodology
• Knowledge of research methodology, practice specialty, growth and development, family centered care, pathophysiology and / or pharmacology.
• Professionalism
• Organizational ability to work effectively within a highly matrixed and complex medical center. Possesses expert knowledge and experience of medical specialty.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

EEO / AA / M / F / Veteran / Disability

Research

Shift

Day Job

Job Type

StandardDepartmentImmunobiology

Employee Status

Regular

Weekly Hours