Gastroenterology Faculty, Assistant/Associate/Professor

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center: Provost Office: College of Medicine: Internal Medicine

Description:

Academic Appointment

Open Rank with Consecutive Term or Tenure Eligible appointment based on experience for the Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Oklahoma Harold Hamm Health Campus. This position is open rank with Basic Science pathway, appointment will be tenure eligible.

Areas of Responsibilities

• Expand the Department of Medicine's research capacity by contributing to high-impact scientific discovery and innovation.
• Develop and lead an independent research program aligned with departmental priorities.
• Secure external funding through competitive awards from federal agencies and other sponsoring organizations.
• Maintain and manage a research laboratory through grant funding.
• Foster collaboration with other faculty members and research teams working in related scientific areas.
• Advance the overall research mission of the Department through scholarly contributions, publications, and interdisciplinary engagement.

The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine is launching Project 150, a bold faculty recruitment initiative designed to transform biomedical research and clinical innovation through strategic investment in research excellence. Guided by a "Best Athlete" model, we seek to recruit at least 150 exceptional faculty across ranks and disciplines who can drive discovery, collaboration, and impact. Successful candidates will join a dynamic academic community committed to advancing research excellence in cancer, diabetes, neuroscience, molecular and biochemical sciences, biomedical engineering, biomedical data science and AI, clinical trials, and drivers of chronic disease and population health. Recruits will be hired in all medical subspecialties.

All recruits will have access to state-of-the-art resources, including biobanking, sequencing/'omics, imaging, animal facilities/vivarium, high-performance computing, and clinical trial infrastructure, as well as robust opportunities for cross-campus collaboration. Project 150 represents OU's commitment to building a nationally recognized engine of research and innovation that improves the health and well-being of all Oklahomans while shaping the future of medicine.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (PhD)
• Basic research methods and theoretical knowledge

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong writing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Critical thinking and problem solving