Research Instructor / Assistant / Associate / Full Professor, Trauma Surgery Research

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, the College of Medicine’s faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day.

A full-time faculty position is available at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. The rank of the appointment (Instructor/Assistant/Associate/Professor) is open and will be commensurate with the experience and professional accomplishments of the selected applicant. The successful candidate will join the Department of Surgery, Section of General Surgery.

The University of Cincinnati is a premier, public, urban research university; ranked as one of America’s top 26 public research universities by the National Science Foundation. U.S. News has ranked UC in the Top Tier of America’s Best Colleges. The Chronicle of Higher Education calls UC a “research heavyweight.”

Essential Functions

• Basic, translation, and clinical research to include both investigator-initiated and military/industry-sponsored research.
• Responsible for resident, fellow, and student mentoring and education concerning research and related topics.
• Coordinate the collection, storage, processing, and analysis of samples for projects according to protocols.
• Prepare and submit manuscripts for publication as well as research project proposals for extramural funding.

Minimum Requirements

• PhD from a regionally accredited college of university of recognized standing in physiology or a related relevant field.
• Training, experience, and expertise in respiratory care and mechanical ventilation.
• The applicant must be a US citizen.

Additional Considerations

Final faculty rank will be commensurate with experience.  Faculty appointment at the Associate or Professor level must have an appropriate track record in publications and external grant funding.

Application Information

Applicants must complete and submit an online application https://jobs.uc.edu and attach under “Resume/CV” a single pdf document including a CV, summaries of research accomplishments, future research plan, and names of three references.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

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