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

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.

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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