What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Faculty position at PALMER COLLEGE FOUNDATION?
The Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research (PCCR) at the Main campus of Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor.
The PCCR seeks a candidate to join our network of research faculty, staff and collaborators engaged in innovative clinical studies and health services research in the areas of musculoskeletal health and pain management to better the health of patients and the practice of chiropractic.
Faculty members at the PCCR develop and implement research programs, mentor Research Honors students and post-DC research scholars, and provide service to the College and profession. This position has no required teaching responsibilities.
Research support services are exceptional, including clinical project managers, the Office of Data Management & Biostatistics, and grants management. Opportunities for mentoring by collegial PCCR faculty and external collaborators are accessible.
Top candidates will be effective team-members, participate in and foster interdisciplinary collaborations, provide mentorship, and exhibit the potential to establish a research program. A demonstrated record of peer-reviewed publications is expected. Experience in seeking external funding is desirable.
We welcome applicants who are in post-doctoral positions or within 12 months (ABD) of obtaining a research-oriented academic doctoral degree. The doctoral degree must be conferred by the time of appointment. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Employee benefits are excellent.
Applications should include a 1-2 page cover letter directly addressing how your research interests and expertise can integrate with the PCCR’s mission and direction, a current CV, and a 1-2 page summary of recent research productivity and future research interests by identifying possible projects and areas of investigation. In addition, 3 letters of recommendation should be sent directly from the recommender to Human Resources: humanresources@palmer.edu
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree (e.g. ScD, DHSc) is required at appointment
- A health professional degree (e.g. DC, DO, MD, PT, RN) with experience in healthcare delivery is a plus
The PCCR (https://www.palmer.edu/palmer-center-for-chiropractic-research/), established in 1995, is celebrating 30 years of impactful research and is currently the largest and most highly funded research effort in the U.S. chiropractic academic community. We have been awarded over $45M in research grants through the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense, Health Resources and Services Administration, and private foundations. Our research is conducted collaboratively with colleagues at research-intensive universities and healthcare institutions. Active partners include investigators at Yale University, Osher Center for Integrative Health jointly based at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, The University of Iowa College of Public Health, RAND Corporation, and the U.S. Veterans Health Administration.
Davenport, IA
Palmer College is located on a hilltop above the Mississippi River in the vibrant community of the Quad Cities in Iowa and Illinois. The area has an affordable cost of living, good schools, lots of local and regional music, and offers many outdoor activities, including hundreds of miles of trail systems for walking, running and bicycling through residential neighborhoods, along area creeks and the Mississippi river, and a winter wonderland of Bald Eagles. Check out Your Official Guide For Regional Quad Cities Experiences | Visit Quad Cities.