Vice Chair of Research (T/TT)

Job Description

The University of Missouri School of Medicine (MU SOM), Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine is seeking an innovative and motivated Vice Chair of Research to create and sustain a culture of research within the department. The Vice Chair of Research will be provided opportunities to mentor clinical faculty, collaborate with various departments across campus, and build a robust clinical research program. The successful candidate may be eligible for the Russell D. and Mary B. Shelden Missouri Professorship in Anesthesiology.

Looking to the future we have recently made a huge investment in research, particularly in the fields of cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, and neurosciences. For example, the NextGen Precision Health Institute is a $220 million, 265,000 square-foot research facility in which scientists and clinicians can collaborate with experts across various disciplines. The institute is equipped for every step of the translational research process and houses a MAGNETOM Terra 7 Tesla (7T) MRI scanner, PET/CT, Cryo-EM and high-resolution electron microscopy, Clinical Translational Science Unit, Integrated informatics and data analytics spaces, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) spaces for pilot-scale manufacturing, and clean rooms for tissue engineering and device fabrication.

Key Responsibilities:
• Establish and develop an anesthesia-focused clinical research program
• Collaborate with basic scientists and clinicians within MU SOM as well as various colleges across MU campus

Productivity Expectations:
• Secure NIH funding or other extramural funding
• Produce high-impact publications

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: PhD, PhD/DVM, or MD/DO
Candidates will be evaluated on: a focus on anesthesia in Pharmacology & Physiology, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Cardiovascular, Cancer, and Neurosciences. A demonstrated track record of obtaining extramural funding.

Application Materials

CV and any other applicable documents regarding career.

Community Information

Columbia, Mo., is known as an ideal college town, combining small-town comforts, community spirit and low cost of living with big-city culture, activities and resources. Home to nationally renowned public schools and other colleges and educational centers, Columbia is packed with restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

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