"Research Faculty - IM Immunology and Rheumatology - (Open Rank/Track Faculty)"

The Division of Rheumatology and Immunology at The Ohio State University College of Medicine seeks a highly motivated scientist who focuses their research on the study of rheumatic autoimmune diseases to expand the current research program. This position is supported by an endowed professorship. The rank is open and will depend on the candidates research accomplishments. The successful applicant must have MD or MD/PhD or their equivalent. Candidates should have a strong track record, depending on their academic rank, of high-level publications and ongoing robust peer-reviewed research funding. A highly competitive recruiting package is available.

The Division of Rheumatology faculty members are involved in all phases of medical research, from the lab bench to the bedside and back. The Division offers a highly collaborative environment that integrates basic immunology, translational science, and clinical investigation. Key areas of research strength include, but are not limited to:

• Autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and myositis
• Immune dysregulation and adaptive immunity, including B- and T-cell biology, immune signaling pathways, and immune tolerance.
• Translational and clinical research, including biomarker discovery, patient registries, and involvement in investigator-initiated clinical trials
• Microbiome–immune system interactions and their role in systemic autoimmunity
• Preclinical disease models to study immune mechanisms and therapeutic targets

Faculty benefit from access to robust clinical populations, biobanking resources, NIH-funded rheumatology investigators, and extensive division run research facilities and institutional core facilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties for this position include writing and publishing research in high quality peer reviewed, scientific journals; attending and making presentations of research at national and international scientific conferences; and developing national and international scholarly reputation. In addition to instructing and mentoring junior scientists, doctoral and postdoctoral students, medical students, and residents and fellow trainees, this position participates in department, college, and university committees and initiatives. The position also conceptualizes, plans, designs, implements, and conducts research studies in the area of rheumatic autoimmune diseases; develops and writes grant proposals to maintain funding to support research program; and obtains and maintains NIH R01 or equivalent funding.

Requirements:

• Doctoral degree in Immunology or related field (MD or MD/PhD).
• A strong track record of high-level publications
• A strong track record of ongoing robust peer-reviewed research funding -- NIH R01 or equivalent funding

Division overview:

The division offers a dynamic environment of academic excellence, high quality patient care and robust research activity with one clear goal: improve the lives of patients. The division has several highly specialized multi-disciplinary clinics focused on a variety of autoimmune diseases as well as a research program that is focused on immune regulation and the microbiome. Particular emphasis is placed on disease mechanisms in systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, and myositis. Our research is funded by grants from the National Institutes of Health, from foundations, and from grateful patients.

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Anna Godwin, Research Faculty Recruiter, Anna.Godwin@osumc.edu.