Vice Chair of Research, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine (T/TT)

Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine

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

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.

CV and any other applicable documents regarding career.

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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