"Research Faculty - Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pain (Open Rank/Track Faculty)"

Position Overview

The Ohio State University College of Medicine and the Wexner Medical Center are seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The focus is on research in acute and chronic pain mechanisms and therapeutic management, with an emphasis on leading a cutting-edge research program that complements existing departmental activities. Successful candidates will have already established a highly competitive independent research program or will have otherwise demonstrated the clear potential to do so. The successful candidate will engage with a collaborative research community and contribute to the academic life of the department and the institution through mentoring/teaching and service commensurate with the level of appointment. Academic rank and track commensurate with academic record and experience.

Department Overview

Ohio State's Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) is nationally known for its comprehensive, multidisciplinary rehabilitation education and training. The Department has been a leader in caring for those with traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and stroke for more than 50 years. US News & World Report has ranked the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as one of the top programs in America. This year, the Department is ranked #1 in Columbus and #33 in the nation for delivering exceptional patient care. Additionally, the PM&R residency program is ranked 24th through Doximity Residency Navigator. The Department also provides the medical leadership and patient care of Dodd Rehabilitation Hospital, a 60-bed acute inpatient rehabilitation hospital located on the main campus of OSUWMC.

PM&R is composed of 28 physicians, 6 research faculty, 11 rehabilitation psychology faculty, 21 residents, 5 fellows and 13 research support staff and is part of Ohio State’s multidisciplinary Neurological Institute, a network of specialists collaborating in research, education and training. In addition, the PM&R Department is a leader in clinical applications of rehabilitative care and neurorecovery for diverse neurological conditions, including Parkinson's disease and movement disorders, stroke, and brain and spine injury. With $4.5 million in research funding and ranked in the top five for research funding amongst all PM&R departments in the nation by the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research, our researchers are transforming the outcomes and care of patients with neurologic and musculoskeletal injuries.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain a cutting-edge, extramurally funded research program in acute and chronic pain mechanisms and therapeutic management.
• Collaborate with faculty across OSU, including but not limited to the College of Medicine, Engineering, Nursing, and Public Health.
• Mentor and instruct students and postdoctoral fellows.
• Contribute to university and community service.
• Engage in teaching responsibilities as needed by the department.

Requirements

PhD, MD or equivalent higher degree. Demonstrated record of scholarly excellence with influential research publications. Record or promise of substantial extramural funding. Interested candidates should apply with a curriculum vita that includes a list of publications and statements addressing the prompts below. Reference letters are not required for the initial application but will be required of candidates advancing in the process. Strong candidates for this faculty position are expected to have research, service and teaching excellence. Please provide research, teaching and service statements indicating how your expertise, knowledge and skills have prepared you for this position.

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include cover letter and Curriculum Vita. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to: Anna Godwin, Research Faculty Recruiter, Anna.Godwin@osumc.edu.