Physician Scientist, Assistant Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases

Job Details

Job Title: Physician Scientist, Assistant Professor, Division of Infectious Diseases Posting Start Date: 4/14/26 Work Arrangement: Onsite

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

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

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Job Overview

As 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 Functions

• Contributing 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 Requirements

• MD 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

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