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Physician Scientist, Assistant Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases

Inside Higher Ed
Cincinnati, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

Faculty rank and compensation will be based on experience and academic credentials.

Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.

Job OverviewAs 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 world-class research, teaching and medical practice doctors and faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day.

The University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine in Ohio is offering a full time Assistant Professor position in the Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases. The faculty of the Division of Infectious Diseases is among the national leaders in basic science research in infectious diseases, the care of patients with HIV infections, tuberculosis and global health clinical care, education and research.

The Division of Infectious Disease is seeking a dedicated and highly skills Physician Scientist with an interest in basic and/or translational research. This position also includes minimal clinical time seeing patients for the UC Health system, a system including the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, UC Physicians, and other affiliated hospitals.

Essential FunctionsContributing to the clinical/patient care, research and teaching missions of the division.

Clinical/patient care responsibilities will include general infectious disease consultations and ambulatory clinics.

Duties will also encompass an active role in departmental fellowship programs, resident and medical student teaching.

Teaching duties will include precepting of fellows, medical students and/or residents in your office-based practice as well as providing lectures or leading small group discussions as part of the COM or residency curriculum, clinical case conferences, core curricula and journal clubs.

Minimum RequirementsMD or DO degree prior to effective date of appointment.

Board Eligible in Infectious Diseases as defined by ACGME.

Completion of a 3-year Internal Medicine residency and completion of 2-year Infectious Disease fellowship training.

Current State of Ohio medical license.

Compensation And Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

Salary Information

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include

Competitive salary based on experience

Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)

Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs

Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.

Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.

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